Ravioli with Brown Butter, Garlic and Sage
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Ravioli with Brown Butter, Garlic and Sage

This is a wonderful savory and satisfying recipe that I have had in many different restaurants. This is my version with garlic which I discovered during the cove at 19 pandemic when we were in isolation and I was forced to use ingredients I had at the house. The sage came from my garden and I happen to have some sausage stuffed ravioli in the freezer. My husband went crazy, he loved it so much. I served it with the simple arugula salad you can find in my book or on my site. 

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NY Times Tomato Sauce
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NY Times Tomato Sauce

This is perhaps the most famous recipe created by Marcella Hazan, the cookbook author who changed how Americans cook Italian food. It also may be her easiest.

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Penne Alla Vodka with Pancetta
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Penne Alla Vodka with Pancetta

If you're a non-meat eater you can leave out the pancetta. However, it does add lots of flavor. Don't worry about the vodka, the alcohol will be cooked off.

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Pesto Genovese
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Pesto Genovese

You can use the sauce in so many pasta dishes or even as a sandwich spread; it's pure flavor.

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Italian Meat Sauce
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Italian Meat Sauce

This is best if refrigerated overnight, then the fat congeals and you can remove it.

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Veal Pasta Sauce
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Veal Pasta Sauce

This is a great date-night dinner with a simple arugula salad (see recipe) and a yummy dessert.

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