Pasta Shapes 101: What Is Orecchiette?

A quick guide to orecchiette, plus 7 easy recipes to try

Rachael's Spring Pasta with Peas, Asparagus, Prosciutto and Onions

The freshest flavors of spring come together in this vegetable-laden pasta dish.

Rachael's Spring Pasta with Peas, Asparagus, Prosciutto and Onions

The freshest flavors of spring come together in this vegetable-laden pasta dish.

Rach's Roasted Eggplant and Cherry Tomato Spaghetti with Gremolata-Pesto

A pasta dish with notes of spring and summer, all stirred into one.

Rachael's Bucatini Carbonara with Leeks, Lemon and Green Garlic

Leeks and green garlic add a spring twist to this carbonara (aka Rach's hubby's favorite!)

Rachael's Meat Lovers' Sauce with Paccheri or Rigatoni

Fennel and sage enhance the notes of Italian sausage found throughout this meaty ragu.

Rachael's Ziti and Sweet-but-Hot Sauce with Sausage and Eggplant

The addition of cherry peppers to the sauce gives this sausage and tomato pasta just the right amount of heat

"No Bologna" Bolognese

Rach pays homage to one of her favorite chefs, Marcella Hazan, with this take on Marcella’s classic Bolognese

Two-Sauce Baked Ziti

Homemade meat sauce, ricotta and bechamel make this Rach's most decadent ziti yet!

Rigatoni with Bacon, Onion and Balsamic Vinegar (Mezze Rigatoni all'Amatriciana a Modena)

A hit of aged Balsamic deepens the flavor of this classic pasta dish.

Yellow Tomato Spaghetti with Buttered Almond Breadcrumbs

A vegetarian pasta to celebrate the last of summer produce.

Classic Spaghetti Carbonara

A bacon-lover's dream!

Seafood Fra Diavolo with Linguini

Serve this spicy seafood pasta as a main dish or first course