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Garganelli

Miranda is an ideal neighborhood restaurant, with excellent food, attentive service and a relaxing atmosphere. I always think it’s a...

Creste

Michael White’s pastas are to die for, and my latest craze is the creste seafood pasta at Osteria Morini. One...

Florida Rock Shrimp, Hand-Cut Pasta, White Truffle Honey

This rock shrimp pasta at Get Fresh Table and Market is phenomenal! The Florida rock shrimp are fresh and springy,...

Maccheroni alla Carbonara

Carbonara is one of my favorite pastas, so I always enjoy trying different interpretations of it. Chef Michael White’s rendition...

Tagliolini Allo Zafferano con Sugo Piccante di Granchio (thin homemade noodles with spicy crabmeat and light tomato sauce)

This is another classic that I return to over and over, the tagliolini with spicy crabmeat and tomato sauce at...

Spaghetti w/ Fresh Tomato Sauce & Basil

Scott Conant’s spaghetti with fresh tomato sauce and basil is unparalleled. Even the original Underground Gourmet, Milton Glaser, agrees that...

Gnocchi

The pastas at Cacio e Pepe are always gratifyingly tasty, but the homemade gnocchi is truly exceptional as these potato...

Peperoncino Spaghetti, bottarga di muggine, dried bonito, shrimp oil and pepper cress

As you are well aware by now, I am a bottarga (dried and pressed fish roe) fiend, and I love...

Spaghetti con Bottarga (spaghetti w/ bottarga di tonno, parsley & pepperoncini)

Cured and pressed fish roe, or bottarga, is well-known in Greece, and on a recent trip there I enjoyed it...

Vermicelli Alla Carbonara

Lupa’s carbonara is a classic craving for many New Yorkers, including myself. It’s simple and traditional: al dente vermicelli, crunchy...

Orecchiette Pork Ragu

Once you try Employees Only’s orecchiette pork ragu, you won’t be able to stop thinking about it. This heavenly ragu...

Roasted Garlic Gnocchi

The roasted garlic gnocchi with wild mushrooms, sage and crispy sweetbreads at the Bar Room at The Modern is simply...

Spaghettini Pomodoro

Bianca’s homemade spaghettini is an egg noodle that twists and curls naturally and has a great texture and a nice...

Macaroni & Cheese

No two mac ‘n cheeses are truly alike. E.A.T.‘s version uses penne, two types of cheeses (Swiss and Parmesan) and...

Spaghetti alle Vongole

Celeste’s spaghetti alle vongole is really one of those dishes that sustains my being. I crave it all the time....

Homemade Chicken & Wild Mushrooms Tortelloni w/ Truffle Oil

I am always drawn to dishes that include truffle oil. Via Emilia’s homemade tortelloni is no exception, but it’s not...

Tagliatelle al Ragu

One of my favorite low-key, good fare, neighborhood joints, Piadina, serves a consistently good tagliatelle al ragu. I can’t think...

Ravioli

While The Ravioli Store does sometimes have lunch service for a limited seating of 3*, I am recommending the fresh...

Linguine w/ Clams, Pancetta & Hot Chilies

After having this linguine, I craved it for four weeks straight. While it seems like a rather straightforward pasta —...

Spaghetti w/ Tomato & Basil

Sometimes the simplest dishes are the hardest to get right. The house-made spaghetti at L’Impero is simply spaghetti with tomato...

Mac & Cheese

The mac & cheese at Westville is on the runnier side, and the focus is less on cheese than on...

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