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Simple Pastas, Big Flavors

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When you’re trying to pull together a quick meal, it is easy to the pantry and reach for dried pasta. But then what? Let's think beyond a jar of marinara and build some truly flavorful and unforgettable pasta dishes with just a few key ingredients that are probably already in your pantry - olive oil, garlic, canned beans, eggs, bacon, olives, and hard cheeses like Parmesan or Pecorino. In this course, we’ll show you how to use these and other powerful ingredients to make simple pasta dishes that pack big flavor.

What You'll Learn

  • 01. Welcome and Learning Objectives
    Welcome and Learning Objectives
  • 02. How Pasta Works
    Getting to know Pasta
  • 03. Core Techniques
    Getting to Know Cured Pork Products
  • 04. Recipe Tutorial: Pasta Alla Gricia (Rigatoni with Pancetta and Pecorino Romano)
    Introduction
    What You'll Need
    Printable Recipe
    Common Mistakes
    Cooking Along with the Test Kitchen
    Discussion
  • 05. Recipe Tutorial: Aglio e Olio (Spaghetti with Garlic and Oil)
    Introduction
    What You'll Need
    Printable Recipe
    Common Mistakes
    Cooking Along with the Test Kitchen
    Discussion
  • 06. Recipe Tutorial: Spaghetti Carbonara
    Introduction
    What You'll Need
    Printable Recipe
    Common Mistakes
    Cooking Along with the Test Kitchen
    Discussion
  • 07. Recipe Tutorial: Skillet Penne with Cherry Tomatoes, White Beans, and Olives
    Introduction
    What You'll Need
    Printable Recipe
    Common Mistakes
    Cooking Along with the Test Kitchen
    Discussion
  • 08. Recipe Tutorial: Cacio e Pepe (Spaghetti with Pecorino Romano and Black Pepper)
    Introduction
    What You'll Need
    Printable Recipe
    Common Mistakes
    Cooking Along with the Test Kitchen
    Discussion

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