Light and Flavorful Pastas

Published Jun 17, 2013 10:00 PM

Chilled Sea Urchin and Farro Pasta
Chilled Sea Urchin and Farro Pasta Todd Coleman

Pasta may be our go-to comfort food in cold-weather months, but we love simple, light variations in the spring and summer too. As the temperature rises, trade out heavier ingredients like braised meats or long-cooked sauces for fresh seafood and the market’s bounty of vegetables and backyard herbs.

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See the Recipe Christopher Hirsheimer
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See the Recipe Luca Vignelli

Pappardelle Over Wilted Asian Greens

For this dish, use the market’s best-looking greens. Each lends its own character: mustard greens provide a peppery tang, bok choy an earthy pungency, and mizuna a bitter-edged complexity. See the recipe for Pappardelle Over Wilted Asian Greens »

Fava Pasta Salad

Smooth, whipped feta cheese dresses the fresh favas, tomatoes, and mint in this Greek dish. See the recipe for Fava Pasta Salad »
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See the Recipe James Oseland
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See the Recipe Roger Sherman

Spaghetti with Lobster (Spaghetti all’Astice)

Get the recipe for Spaghetti with Lobster (Spaghetti all’Astice) »
While visiting the little seaside town of Trinidad, California, we found our way to Katy’s Smokehouse and Fish Market, a treasure trove of smoked seafood and local fish. One of Katy’s top sellers is the hot-smoked salmon, which inspired us to create this dish. See the recipe for Penne with Smoked Salmon »

Figaretti’s ‘Godfather II’ Linguine

This dish, along with linguine with red clam sauce and oven-baked rigatoni, is a mainstay of the Italian-American fare served at Figaretti’s in Wheeling, West Virginia.
See the recipe for Figaretti’s ‘Godfather II’ Linguine »
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See the Recipe André Baranowski

Linguine with Clams and Chiles

As olive oil mingles with white wine and sweet clams in this classic pasta dish, it creates a fragrant sauce that coats the pasta. Get the recipe for Linguine with Clams and Chiles »
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See the Recipe Helen Rosner

Trenette al Pesto

In this classic Genoese dish, fettuccine pasta is combined with string beans, baby red potatoes, and tossed with basil pesto. Get the recipe for Trenette al Pesto »

Fettuccine with Heirloom Tomatoes

This homemade fettuccine is simply tossed with heirloom tomatoes and basil. Get the recipe for Fettuccine with Heirloom Tomatoes »

Greek Pasta Salad

Tangy feta and crunchy veggies get extra body from rotini in this classic Greek-inspired pasta salad. Get the recipe for Greek Pasta Salad »
Spaghetti alla Primavera
Spaghetti primavera Todd Coleman

Korean Noodles with Beef and Vegetables (Chap Chae)

Korean Noodles with Beef and Vegetables (Chap Chae)

Sesame Noodles

A garnish of chopped peanuts and slivered cucumber and carrot add crunch to the silky, savory Chinese-American noodle dish. Get the recipe for Sesame Noodles »
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See the Recipe Todd Coleman

Chilled Sea Urchin and Farro Pasta

Chilled Sea Urchin and Farro Pasta

Morel and Asparagus Spaghetti

Morel and Asparagus Spaghetti

Pasta Shells with Artichoke-Clam Sauce

In this aromatic dish, shell-shape pasta is dressed in a light tomato and clam sauce with artichoke hearts.

Crawfish Pasta

Versions of this satisfying, cream-laced crawfish pasta are served at restaurants throughout Louisiana and Mississippi. The level of heat from hot sauce is left up to the cook.

Bucatini ai Frutti di Mare (Seafood Pasta)

The recipe for this shellfish-laden pasta comes from chef Michael Chiarello. See the recipe for Bucattini ai Frutti di Mare »

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