Episode 40: Cozy baked pasta dishes — 6 easy recipes for home cooking comfort

Is there anything more comforting than baked pasta??

From lasagna to stuffed shells, ziti to spaghetti pie, we’re rounding up the coziest baked pasta dishes that will warm you up all winter. We both share stories about memorable lasagnas, and we’ll discuss our own tips and tricks for making a delicious version at home – with or without meat. We also dive deep into stuffed shells – something Kari’s been making since her early cooking days! And Sonya reveals a method for baking orzo that’s creamy like risotto, and loaded with veggies.

Tune in and get cozy with a heaping serving of comfort food!

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Links to recipes and favorites from this week’s show:

Lasagna Bolognese by Sue Li, via Bon Appetit

Ina Garten’s famous turkey lasagna recipe 

Stuffed shells with spinach and ricotta by Martha Rose Shulman via NY Times

Marcella Hazan’s tomato sauce with onion and butter via Food 52

Ratatouille pasta from The Wok’s of Life

Creamy Cauliflower Pasta with Pecorino Bread Crumbs by Alison Roman

Winter squash and spinach pasta bake from Smitten Kitchen

Greek baked orzo from Pinch of Yum

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