How to prep:

Boil in abundant well-salted water until tender.

How to store:

Dried pasta will last just about indefinitely in the pantry

Recipes

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  Whole-Grain Pasta e Fagioli with Butternut Squash and Sage Pesto

  Whole-grain orecchiette or shells star in this makeover of a classic Italian pasta and bean soup. With butternut squash, borlotti beans, and a bright sage pesto, it’s perfect for a…

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  Porter Bacon Mac & Cheese

  Porter’s deep-roasted coffee flavors complement the rich, creamy cheese sauce, while its mild, smoky notes play off the bacon (even more so if you use a smoked porter).

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  30-Minute Minestrone

  Minestrone is best during the spring and early summer, when vegetables from the farmers’ market are at their brightest and most flavorful. Some minestrone soups get cooked down for hours,…

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  Pasta Shells with Spinach and Cannellini Beans

  Sometimes, all you want for dinner is a soothing dish. This pasta, comfort food at its best, fills the bill.

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  Farmers’ Market Minestrone

  The word minestrone means “big soup” in Italian, and that’s just what this is: a richly flavored, chunky vegetable and-pasta soup.This version is in bianco, which is to say, white,…

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  Pasta with Garlicky Raw Tomato Sauce

  Got tomatoes? Then this is the pasta to make. An added bonus: The sauce is "no cook."

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  Creamy Orecchiette with Spinach and Prosciutto

  Mascarpone, a soft, rich cow’s milk cheese, gives this pasta dish its creamy texture. Look for small tubs of it at the supermarket in the cheese or dairy case.

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  Shell Pasta with Green Beans and Cherry Tomatoes (Tofe con Fagiolini e Pomodorini)

  What a great vegetarian dish—full of flavors, colors, and of course, most importantly, very simple to prepare. Even someone who loves meat will like this. Substitute the cherry tomatoes with…

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  Three-Cheese Macaroni with Brussels Sprouts and Pancetta

  If you find plain mac and cheese a bit boring, you'll love this version, which is livened up by nutty brussels sprouts and salty nuggets of pancetta.

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  Pasta Salad with Arugula, Feta & Sun-Dried Tomatoes

  You can also substitute baby spinach for the arugula in this Greek-inspired pasta salad.