What's Giving Me Life

This is shrimp scampi dressed for summer. Sweet corn, blistered cherry tomatoes, garlic, butter, white wine, and plenty of fresh herbs turn the classic into something brighter, juicier, and even more satisfying. It’s buttery and garlicky in all the right ways, but the tomatoes and corn keep it fresh enough for a hot summer night. Yield: About 8 cups Servings: 6 Prep Time: 20 minutes Cook Time: 25 minutes Total Time: 45 minutes Ingredients 1½ pounds shrimp, peeled and deveined

This is the pasta I make when I want something cozy, comforting, and a little indulgent. Sweet and hot Italian sausage simmer in a tomato sauce with garlic, fennel, oregano, and a touch of cream, then everything gets tossed with rigatoni and plenty of Parmesan. It’s rich without being over-the-top, spicy without being aggressive, and exactly the kind of pasta that makes cooking feel like self-care. Yield: About 8 cups Servings: 6 Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 35 minutes To

All the best parts of lasagna—spicy tomato sauce, Italian sausage, creamy ricotta, bubbly mozzarella and plenty of Parmesan—without actually having to make lasagna. This one-pot-ish version comes together in a Dutch oven and goes straight into the oven until the pasta is tender and the cheese is golden and melty. Cozy, cheesy and way easier than layering noodles. Servings: 6-8 Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 50 minutes Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes Ingredients 2 tablespoons e

Growing up, spaghetti and meatballs was on regular rotation at our house. My dad loved it so much that, as a kid, I eventually swore I'd never eat it again. Funny how that works, because now it's one of my favorite comfort meals to make. While this recipe would be just as delicious with spaghetti, I'm a bucatini girl through and through. The thick, hollow noodles hold onto the rich tomato sauce beautifully, making every bite extra satisfying. Servings: 4-6 Prep Time: 25 minut