Embracing Pasta’s Potential

Is there any greater comfort food than pasta? Based on these recipes from the Pasta Night cookbook, the answer is a resounding “No!” Whether you opt for the filling meaty casserole or pleasantly peppery noodles (or both), you’re sure to make loved ones feel like they’re being wrapped in a warm culinary embrace this winter.

The traditional dish is upgraded with this version, which includes fennel, garlic, onion, and chili flakes in its meat sauce and is topped with three cheeses.

This dish combines pecorino with fresh peppercorn for a dynamic sauce—and with only three ingredients, meal prep doesn’t get any easier.

Recipes excerpted from Pasta Night by Deborah Kaloper. © Smith Street Books 2022. Photography by Emily Weaving.