Linguine

A quick yet elegant pasta dish.

Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.

This recipe can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.

Active time: 30 min Start to finish: 30 min

Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.

After opening anchovies, always keep them refrigerated, or they become mushy. Use as necessary. Freshly grated cheese may be frozen until needed.

The mild flavor of leeks adds a nice touch to the pasta's tomato-based sauce.

Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.

Linguine with Walnut Sauce The texture of mixed nuts and bread crumbs makes this an ethereal pasta. When the noodles are cooked and then dressed just right, they taste great even at room temperature.

This parsley-based pesto is a nice alternative to the classic basil one--and it's especially handy for December, when there might not be fresh basil at the market. The recipe yields about 1 1/3 cups of sauce.