What happens when you take the tomato sauce out of a lasagne? The delicacy of the noodles and cheese really comes through.

Tiny bow-tie pasta takes this supreme comfort dish into another realm.

We love this cool vehicle for fennel seed on its own, and it beautifully boosts the pear crisps.

If you’re going to take the time to make fresh pasta, this ravioli dish is worth your while.

This substantial salad takes a hearty, rich green that’s usually cooked and proves how delicious it can be when served raw.

Cauliflower, enhanced with toasty almonds and a briny parsley-olive mixture, holds its own as the star in this simple and slightly spicy vegetarian supper.

The flavor of this pasta fagioli is so haunting and the texture so voluptuous that you’ll wonder how such modest ingredients could conspire to create something so indulgent....

The natural nuttiness of Brussels sprouts is greatly enhanced by the addition of pine nuts, and sautéing the sprouts deepens that flavor.

For something new, try an Italian purée of white beans—it’s just as creamy and much faster.

Not overly sweet, and with a spunky kick, this palate cleanser is a take on the Italian combination of strawberries, black pepper, and balsamic vinegar.