Pasta Perfect

There’s nothing better than a bowl of al dente pasta, enrobed in a glossy sauce with lots of parmesan showered on top, is there? Everyone loves pasta— it’s a pantry staple that’s ready in minutes, can be made in a gazillion different ways— and very often with pantry and fridge staples. From classic Cacio e Pepe (my favorite!), to roasted vegetables or simply dressed with olive oil and chili flakes, pasta will always be…perfect. I’ve rounded up my favorite pasta recipes and my must-have pasta kitchen gadgets and equipment so you can up your pasta game. So use your noodle and get your al dente on, cause we are talkin’ pasta!

The Pasta Man by Mateo Zielonka

If you want to up your pasta game, this book is for you. Mateo Zielonka shows you how to create pasta with major flair— striped, colored, in every shape you can imagine. The possibilites are endless.

Imperia Pasta Machine

Imperia Pasta Machine

Beechwood Pasta Tools

Beechwood Pasta Tools

Cuisinart Pasta Pot

Cuisinart Pasta Pot

Sustainable Walnut Pasta Fork

Sustainable Walnut Pasta Fork

Philips Smart Pasta Maker Plus

One press of a button and you have fresh pasta— that’s a far cry from the traditional hand crank pasta machines. It’ll mix, knead and extrude— all in ten minutes or less. There is nothing like fresh pasta— the cooktime is a few minutes and the result is always tender perfectly al dente pasta that you can’t get from the dry varieties. No fuss, no muss, all pasta!


COOK my favorite pasta dishes

Roasted Garlic Noodles

Roasted Garlic Noodles

10 Minute Pasta with Creamy Pesto, Chickpeas and Feta

10 Minute Pasta with Creamy Pesto, Chickpeas and Feta

Bucatini XO Butter e Pepe

Bucatini XO Butter e Pepe

Creamy Eggplant and Feta Rigatoni with Lemony Breadcrumbs

Creamy Eggplant and Feta Rigatoni with Lemony Breadcrumbs


Rao's Homemade Marinara Sauce

My go-to jarred pasta sauce— I always have one or two in my pantry. NYC’s famous Rao’s restaurant is a legendary boîte, and so is their marinara. This sauce can be simply heated up and tossed with your favorite pasta or jazzed up with additions like anchovies, capers, eggplant…whatever you like!

The Smart Garden LED Grow Set

The Smart Garden LED Grow Set

Bowls of Plenty Pasta Bowl Set

Bowls of Plenty Pasta Bowl Set

Hearth & Hand Tartan Plaid Napkins

Hearth & Hand Tartan Plaid Napkins

Terre Pasta Bowls

Terre Pasta Bowls

Plano Baking Dish

Remember, lasagna and baked ziti are the perfect cool-weather crowd pleasers, and this graphic baking dish is the perfect way to do it with a little panache. You’ll bring this straight from the oven to dinner table— how easy is that?


COOK my favorite pasta dishes

Lemony Bucatini with Brown Butter Brussels Sprouts and Parmesan

Lemony Bucatini with Brown Butter Brussels Sprouts and Parmesan

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Gemelli with Butternut Squash, Sausage and Kale

Pasta with Caramelized Shallots, Radicchio, Hazelnuts and Burrata

Pasta with Caramelized Shallots, Radicchio, Hazelnuts and Burrata

Pasta with Peas, Gorgonzola and Prosciutto

Pasta with Peas, Gorgonzola and Prosciutto

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