Pasta recipes

Dear SOS: My co-worker raves about the chicken tequila fettucine from California Pizza Kitchen.

Dear SOS: We recently ate at Trattoria Farfalla, where we thoroughly enjoyed a rigatoni with mushroom sauce.

Dandan noodles 30 minutes.

Dandan sesame sauce 35 minutes.

Sichuan flavor base 30 minutes.

30 minutes.

Total time: 1 hour, 10 minutes Servings: 12 to 16 Note: Use large shells such as chiocciole or conchiglie, or large elbow macaroni. 1/2 cup panko bread crumbs 1 teaspoon melted butter 1/2 cup (1 stick) butter 1/2 cup flour 5 cups milk 1/2 teaspoon dry mustard 1/4 teaspoon white pepper 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper 1/8 teaspoon nutmeg 1 teaspoon salt 1 bay leaf 4 cups shredded mild cheddar cheese, divided 3 cups shredded Swiss Gruyere cheese 1 pound shells or elbow macaroni, cooked according to package directions in salted water 1/2 cup heavy cream 1.

2 hours.

Dear SOS: I read your articles every week, and I am finally writing to ask for a recipe, because my husband and I are crazy about the Bolognese sauce at Cafe Pierre in Manhattan Beach.

50 minutes, plus relaxing time for the dough.

1 hour, 10 minutes. 6 servings 1 pound eggplant Salt 1/4 cup olive oil 1 cup diced onion 4 cloves garlic, sliced 1/4 teaspoon to 1½ teaspoons dried red pepper flakes 1 1/2 cups chopped tomatoes 3 tablespoons capers 1/2 cup white wine Slivered basil leaves 1 pound fusilli Ricotta salata 1.

1 hour. 6 servings 3 tablespoons olive oil 1 onion, sliced in ¼-inch half-moons 4 slices prosciutto, cut in ¼-inch ribbons 6 red and yellow bell peppers 1/2 teaspoon salt 3 cloves garlic, thinly sliced 2 tablespoons chopped parsley 1 pound spaghetti Grated Pecorino Romano 1.

Total time: 35 minutes Servings: 4 to 6 Note: Adapted from “Spork-Fed� by Jenny Engel and Heather Goldberg, who write: The traditional version of this dish is known for its creamy, rich texture and its impact on your hips.

Dear SOS: I was in Santa Barbara recently for a little vacation and stopped at Palazzio.

Total time: 50 minutes Servings: 4 Note: You can cook the cabbage and onion mixture ahead and keep it in a covered container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.

Dear SOS: I have been to Lawry’s Carvery many times.

Dear SOS: Is there anyway I could get the recipe for the wonderful vegetable lasagna from Cafe Roka in Bisbee, Arizona ?

Dear SOS: I love the mac ‘n’ cheese at King’s Fish House.

Dear SOS: Wolfe’s Market in Claremont Village is a boutique grocery store, wine shop and meat counter, and it also has a remarkable ready-to-eat deli.

Spaghetti with arugula and garlic bread crumbs Total time: 30 minutes Servings: 6 Our recipes, your kitchen: If you try this or any other recipe from the L.A.

The comfort food gets sweet and spicy with barbecue sauce, corn niblets and jalapeños.

Mac ‘n’ cheese with soubise Total time: 1½ hours Servings: 6 Note: Adapted from Michael Ruhlman’s “Ruhlman’s Twenty.�

Pumpkin risotto Total time: 30 minutes Servings: 6 to 8 2 tablespoons butter 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 onion, cut into 1/4-inch dice 1 large garlic clove, minced 1 1/2 cups Vialone Nano or Arborio rice 1/3 cup dry white wine 1 1/2 teaspoons minced rosemary 1 cup pumpkin puree 3 1/2 to 4 cups vegetable broth Salt and pepper 1/3 cup chopped toasted walnuts Walnut oil Grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese 1.

Gnocchi Total time: 1 hour, 15 minutes plus roasting time for the potatoes Servings: 6 to 8 9 Idaho or other baking potatoes, about 5 pounds Freshly ground white pepper 1 egg yolk About 2¾ cups flour plus additional for dusting Kosher salt 3/4 cup butter, diced Freshly grated Parmigiano-Reggiano 1.

Bolognese sauce Total time: About 1 hour, 15 minutes.

Dear SOS: I took out-of-town visitors to the Beachcomber in Crystal Cove, and several of us ordered the spinach truffle mac and were awed with the delicious combination of ingredients in addition to the lovely setting.