Capellini with Vegetables

Name: Capellini with Vegetables
Yield: serves 6
Ingredients: 1 teaspoon salt, plus more for pasta pot; 1 pound capellini; 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil; 4 garlic cloves, crushed and peeled; 8 ounces green beans, cut into 1-to-2-inch lengths; 8 ounces asparagus, peeled, cut into 1-to-2-inch lengths; 1 pint grape tomatoes; 1 bunch scallions, chopped; 1 cup frozen peas, thawed; 1/2 cup heavy cream; 1/2 cup fresh basil leaves, loosely packed, shredded; 1/2 cup grated Grana Padano or Parmigiano-Reggiano

December 14, 2011

Pasta with spring vegetables—or, for that matter, any vegetables—has always been a staple of Italian cuisine. But Sirio Maccioni, the renowned Italian restaurateur who has owned Le Cirque for decades, claims to be the one to baptize it primavera in 1974. Along with Romeo Salta, and the Giambelli brothers, Sirio was at the lead in bringing the fine Italian dining experience to New York. Sirio runs a restaurant that is French by name but serves pasta primavera.

Recipe notes

White Bean Turkey Chili

A dash of cocoa powder adds depth and richness to the broth of this easy turkey chili.

Butternut Squash–Kale Salad With Roasted Garlic Vinaigrette

Round out these autumn greens with tart pomegranate seeds, crunchy pepitas, and a shower of Parmesan.

Béchamel Sauce

This classic 15-minute sauce is your secret weapon for homemade mac and cheese, chowder, lasagna, and more.

Rosemary and Dried Cherry Pork Chops

Rehydrating dried cherries in hot water turns them plump and juicy—exactly what you want scattered throughout a rosemary-scented pan sauce for pork chops.

Dulce de Leche

Make this versatile caramel at home with our slow-simmered method using milk and sugar—or take one of two sweetened condensed milk shortcuts.

Our Favorite French Onion Soup

Caramelized onions, melty Gruyère, and a deeply savory broth deliver the kind of comfort that doesn’t need improving.

Frijoles Peruanos (Peruvian Refried Beans)

Mayocobas, or canary beans, are the quick-cooking pantry ingredient you should know about.

Gochujang Turkey Sweet Potatoes

Fully loaded, meal-prep friendly, and ready to be dressed up, down, or sideways.