This recipe is another from my favorite Tyler Florence book. The nickname for Pappardelle pasta is “Fat Noodles” in its most sincere form of flattery. The are soft, delicious and so satisfying. I find the dried can be just as tender as fresh ones so they can reside in your pantry. The real surprise ingredient here is fresh mint which is a very pleasant surprise over parsley or basil. It’s simple dish that dazzles.

This updated classic by Tyler Florence in his book, “Tyler’s Ultimate” has changed my mind about Mac & Cheese. The additional of peas adds a whole new twist that completely elevates the dish leaving the traditional version feeling lackluster to me.

I have spun my Herb Farfalle with Grilled Chicken recipe here for fish lovers with a couple of modifications. For the fresh herbs I use dill as the primary along with some parsley and basil. I also add capers. The vinaigrette is my Greek Salad dressing.

This pasta dish is one of the greatest vegetarian versions of a carnivore classic. Mushroom step up once again to offer a very meaty substitute for the protein. Fat Papadelle noodles add to the richness.

This vegetarian dish is so impressive and satisfying that it can be a main dish on its own or pair with another protein on the grill for feeding large summer gatherings. It is colorful, textural and grows exponentially as you get creative adding different veggies. The flavor that comes with the grilling char and lemony sauce is addictive.