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Fresh Pomodoro Pasta, White Beans & Olives

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Capture the flavor of vine-ripe tomatoes with this elegant yet ultra-quick fresh tomato sauce. Although it's an uncooked sauce, the beans are heated briefly in the olive oil and garlic just to flavor them.

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Old-Fashioned Spaghetti & Meatballs

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To stretch the ground beef, we use high-fiber bulgur and whole-wheat breadcrumbs in the meatballs, which are baked rather than fried.

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Roasted Zucchini & Pesto

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Roasted and tossed with your favorite pesto, zucchini turns into an almost-instant summer side dish.

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Basic Basil Pesto

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Simplicity reigns in this traditional sauce—just basil, garlic, cheese and olive oil. Our one modification?

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Rigatoni with Beef & Eggplant Ragu

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With a rich, hearty sauce full of bold flavors, this sophisticated pasta is elegant enough for company, but easy enough to make after work. Make it a Meal: an arugula and black olive salad tossed with red-wine vinaigrette...

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Mock Risotto

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Risotto is hardly effortless fare, what with all that stirring over a hot stove. But instant brown rice and creamy Neufchatel cheese can make a nutty, rich, stand-in version that's sure to be a family favorite.

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Creamy Polenta

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This easy polenta takes only a few minutes of stirring before it’s left to cook on its own to creamy perfection. If you have leftovers, chill them overnight in a greased pan, slice into slabs, brush with canola oil and broil...

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Pear Risotto with Prosciutto & Fried Sage Leaves

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Heady with ripe pear and laced with the delicate saltiness of prosciutto, this creamy risotto goes well with any roast meat or poultry. Any Parmesan cheese can be used but we recommend Parmigiano-Reggiano because its superior...

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Zucchini Frittata

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A frittata, as a flat omelet is known in Italy, can be filled with a variety of vegetables and cheeses and makes a great impromptu brunch dish or supper. In this version, fresh mint and basil brighten the mild taste of zucchini.

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Winter Squash Risotto

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Sweet winter squash and earthy shiitake mushrooms are delicious in this creamy risotto.

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