When I first started making creamy tomato sauces, I could never figure out why the cream didn’t blend in properly. Then I learned what really happens: when cold cream meets the acidity of tomatoes, it reacts and separates. The trick is simple. Let the cream come to room temperature before adding it, and balance the sauce with a small pinch of sugar. Ever since I started doing that, the sauce turns out silky and smooth every time. This version has become my weeknight staple. J

My two favorite things in the world are pasta and cheese, so it’s no surprise that baked cheesy pasta is one of the dishes I turn to most often. This version is simple and honest: pasta folded into a tomato sauce enriched with cottage cheese, then finished in the oven with mozzarella on top until golden and bubbling. It’s the kind of food that brings everyone to the table without fuss, comforting but still light enough to enjoy any night of the week. Ingredients 250 g short p

The first time I photographed pesto pasta, I caught myself staring at the plate wondering why it didn’t look like the glossy, neon-green...

Some weeknights, you just need something simple that you know everyone will eat without complaints. This pasta is one of those meals. I’ve made it more times than I can count — usually when there’s ground meat in the fridge, no time for cream sauces, and a family that’s starting to get a little too hungry. The sauce is built on pantry staples — onion, tomato, garlic — and just enough simmering time to make everything taste like home. Add pasta and a bit of pasta water, and di

Pappardelle is one of my go-to pastas when I want something that feels a little extra. Butter and garlic melt into a silky sauce, a splash of pasta water makes it glossy, fresh herbs keep it bright, and a handful of Parmesan finishes everything off. Simple, comforting, and ready in minutes. Ingredients 250g pappardelle 1/2 cup reserved starchy water from the pasta 3 tablespoons unsalted butter 2-3 garlic cloves, finely chopped or minced Salt Black pepper A handful of chopped

This pasta started as a quick way to use up some extra cherry tomatoes and bell peppers, and it ended up becoming a regular in our home. It’s simple to prepare, yet the flavor is bold and comforting; roasted vegetables, warm spices, and creamy feta blended into a silky sauce that coats every bite of pasta. I roast everything together in one dish: the tomatoes soften and burst, the peppers char slightly, and the feta turns golden and soft. A quick blitz in the blender with a s

Some weeknights call for a dish that feels like a treat without asking much from you in return. That’s where this baked salmon feta pasta comes in. Everything roasts together in one dish and the oven does most of the work while you set the table or pour a glass of wine. The tomatoes soften and caramelize, mixing with the creamy feta to make a tangy, rich sauce that coats the pasta beautifully. The salmon breaks into tender flakes, adding heartiness and enough protein to make

There’s something so comforting about a bubbling tray of lasagna fresh out of the oven. While I love the charm of traditional recipes,...

Some recipes just become part of the rhythm of your kitchen. This creamy garlic chicken pasta is exactly that for us. It’s cozy, rich, and full of flavor, yet so simple to throw together on a weeknight. The juicy seared chicken pairs perfectly with the silky crème fraîche sauce, infused with garlic and topped off with plenty of parmesan. Every time we make it, someone asks for seconds—and that’s when you know you’ve got a keeper. If crème fraîche isn’t available where you are

Pasta simmering in tomato sauce is one of those things that instantly makes a kitchen feel calm and familiar. This eggplant and garlic pasta is a dish I often make on evenings when I want something comforting and filling, but also easy to pull together in one pan, without ending up with a sink full of dishes. The flavors are simple and rooted in the Mediterranean cooking I grew up with. Soft, almost creamy eggplant, tomatoes that cook down into a rich sauce, and plenty of gar

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This is one of those pasta dishes I come back to when I want something creamy and comforting, but still built around vegetables. Roasted red peppers give the sauce its sweetness and depth, and once blended with cream, they turn into a smooth, mellow sauce that works especially well for kids. It’s simple, quick, and flexible. You can use any pasta shape you have, and the whole thing comes together while the peppers roast in the oven. A quiet weeknight dinner that doesn’t feel