Introduction | XII |
Where to Use Your Noodles | XIV |
Pasta Primer | 1 |
Asian Noodles | 2 |
Homemade Udon Noodles | 5 |
Hand-Cut Wheat Noodles | 9 |
Italian Pasta | 12 |
Fresh Egg Pasta | 15 |
Fresh Saffron Pasta | 18 |
Fresh Herb Pasta | 20 |
Potato Gnocchi | 22 |
Gnocchi di Farina | 26 |
Gnocchi in an Instant | 29 |
Homemade Orecchiette | 30 |
Cool Noodles | 35 |
Cambodian-Style Rice Noodle Salad with Shrimp, Cucumber and Herbs | 37 |
Pearl Couscous and Zucchini Salad with Tomato Vinaigrette | 39 |
Thai Pork, Glass Noodle and Herb Salad | 41 |
Sesame Noodles with Chicken and Scallions | 43 |
Japanese Macaroni Salad | 44 |
Vietnamese Rice Noodle Bowls with Broiled Marinated Pork | 46 |
Pasta with Fresh Tomatoes, Capers and Herbs | 49 |
Chilled Sesame-Soy Korean Noodles with Gochujang | 51 |
Chilled Soba with Ginger and Edamame | 52 |
Vietnamese Summer Rolls with Peanut Sauce | 54 |
Cold Ramen Salad with Soy and Sesame Dressing | 57 |
Toasted Orzo Salad with Roasted Pepper, Feta and Herbs | 59 |
Noodle Soups | 61 |
Taiwanese Beef Noodle Soup | 63 |
Soupe au Pistou | 65 |
Chicken Pho | 66 |
Harissa-Spiced Beef and Pasta Soup | 69 |
Greek Orzo and Tomato Soup | 71 |
Chicken Noodle Soup with Turmeric and Coconut Milk | 73 |
Soba Noodle Soup with Chicken and Watercress | 74 |
Spicy Peruvian-Style Beef and Noodle Soup | 77 |
Udon Noodles in Soy Broth | 79 |
Spicy Korean-Style Noodle and Seafood Soup | 81 |
Yunnanese-Style Pork and Rice Noodle Soup | 83 |
Miso Ramen | 84 |
Mexican Chicken and Fideos Soup | 87 |
Chicken and Mushroom Noodle Soup with Sauerkraut | 89 |
Fast & Saucy | 91 |
Rigatoni with Pistachio, Ricotta and Herb Pesto | 93 |
Soba Noodles with Asparagus, Miso Butter and Egg | 95 |
Spaghetti with Parsley Pesto | 96 |
Miso-Walnut Soba with Bok Choy | 99 |
Garlic and Black Pepper Noodles with Shrimp and Chives | 101 |
Pasta with Spicy Tomato and Pancetta Sauce | 103 |
Hoisin-Ginger Noodles | 104 |
Peruvian Spinach Pesto Pasta | 107 |
Fettuccine with Corn, Tomatoes and Bacon | 109 |
Chinese Chili and Scallion Noodles | 111 |
Pasta with Fennel, Green Olive and Pistachio Pesto | 113 |
Pasta with Lemon and Parmesan | 114 |
Shrimp with Orzo, Tomatoes and Feta | 117 |
Chinese Hot Oil Noodles with Bok Choy | 119 |
Linguine with Artichokes, Lemon and Pancetta | 121 |
Gnocchi with Pancetta and Garlic | 123 |
Pasta with Cauliflower, Lemon and Pistachios | 125 |
Spaghetti with Anchovies, Pine Nuts and Raisins | 127 |
Farfalle with Zucchini, Pecorino and Basil | 129 |
Turkish-Style Noodles with Butter, Walnuts and Feta | 131 |
Orecchiette with Sardinian Sausage Ragù | 133 |
Italian Classics | 135 |
Skillet Cacio e Pepe | 137 |
Rigatoni Carbonara with Peas | 139 |
Spaghetti with Garlic, Olive Oil and Chilies | 141 |
Fettuccine Alfredo | 143 |
Lasagna Bolognese | 144 |
Tagliatelle alla Bolognese | 146 |
Spaghetti with Lemon Pesto | 149 |
Spaghetti with Shrimp, Tomatoes and White Wine | 151 |
Gnocchi with Pesto alia Genovese | 153 |
Spaghetti Puttanesca | 155 |
Pasta all'Amatriciana | 156 |
Spaghetti with Clams | 159 |
Rigatoni with Roman Broccoli Sauce | 161 |
Penne with Eggplant, Tomatoes and Ricotta Salata | 162 |
Spaghetti with Tuna and Mushrooms | 165 |
Gnocchi alia Romana | 167 |
Stir-Fries | 169 |
Spicy Glass Noodles with Ground Pork | 171 |
Thai Stir-Fried Rice Noodles with Chicken and Basil | 173 |
Peruvian Stir-Fried Chicken and Noodles | 175 |
Korean Stir-Fried Noodles with Mushrooms and Spinach | 176 |
Japanese Fried Noodles with Bacon and Cabbage | 179 |
Pad Thai with Shrimp | 180 |
Shanghai-Style Fried Noodles | 185 |
Savory-Sweet Stir-Fried Noodles and Vegetables | 186 |
Filipino Stir-Fried Rice Vermicelli with Shrimp and Snow Peas | 189 |
Stir-Fried Rice Noodles with Beef and Broccolini | 191 |
Vietnamese Pan-Fried Noodles with Shrimp and Bok Choy | 192 |
Lao Fried Noodles with Pork and Scallions | 194 |
Stir-Fried Noodles with Kimchi and Pork | 197 |
One-Pan Pastas | 199 |
Indian Vermicelli with Peas and Cilantro | 201 |
Pasta and Lentils with Pomegranate Molasses | 203 |
Orecchiette with Coriander and Cherry Tomatoes | 205 |
Rigatoni with Tomato, Kale and Fontina | 207 |
Farfalle with Creamy Carrots and Pancetta | 208 |
Ziti with Tomatoes, Olives and Fried Capers | 211 |
Pasta with Cauliflower, Garlic and Toasted Breadcrumbs | 213 |
Pearl Couscous Pilaf with Artichokes, Green Olives and Dill | 215 |
Pasta with Broccolini, Anchovies and Garlic | 217 |
Orzo with Chicken, Tomatoes and Feta | 219 |
"Orzotto" with Asparagus, Lemon and Parmesan | 220 |
Maltese-Style Vermicelli Omelet | 223 |
Harissa-Garlic Pearl Couscous and Shrimp | 225 |
Fregola with Chicken, Chard and Sun-Dried Tomatoes | 227 |
One-Pot Pasta all'Arrabbiata | 228 |
Spaghetti with Goat Cheese, Mint and Peas | 231 |
Korean Chicken and Noodle Stew with Potatoes and Mushrooms | 233 |
Pasta with Tomato, Onion and Butter | 235 |
Catalan Noodles with Pork and Chorizo | 237 |
Crispy Pasta with Chickpeas, Lemon and Parsley | 238 |
Pasta and Seafood "Paella" | 241 |
Hearty Pastas | 243 |
Spaetzle | 245 |
North African Chicken Couscous | 246 |
Noodle Kugel with Leeks, Mushrooms and Goat Cheese | 249 |
Spaghetti and Meatballs | 250 |
Whole-Wheat Pasta with Chard, Potatoes and Fontina | 253 |
Tuna and Pasta Gratin | 255 |
Udon Noodles with Spicy Meat and Mushroom Sauce | 256 |
Baked Pasta with Tomatoes and Fresh Mozzarella | 259 |
Pasta with Butternut Squash, Browned Butter and Almonds | 261 |
Baked Pasta with Eggplant, Sausage and Fontina | 263 |
Pasta with Sausage, Olive and Fennel Seed Ragù | 265 |
Creamy Four-Cheese Pasta | 267 |
Pasta with Oven-Braised Pork and Rosemary Ragù | 269 |
Pasta with Spiced Beef, Caramelized Onions and Herbed Yogurt | 271 |
Tagliatelle with Mushroom Ragù | 273 |
Index | 274 |
Acknowledgments | 284 |