Shake up your spaghetti and meatballs routine with this collection of 75 easy, elevated pasta dinners. Nikki Marie introduces simple techniques and unexpected twists inspired by her Italian family ties. Each dish is a perfectly composed meal, using a wide range of flavorful produce, tender meats and fresh seafood. Nikki’s creative dried pasta recipes quickly transform a pantry staple into a luxurious dinner perfect for busy weeknights. For weekend entertaining, readers can learn Nikki’s easy Basic Fresh Pasta recipe, and customize it with impressive flavors like pumpkin and spinach.

With so much variety, there’s a pasta dish for any time of year. Lighten up with Spinach and Avocado Linguine, or indulge in Fresh Ravioli Stuffed with Ricotta and Fig. French Onion Penne is quick and comforting, while Fresh Chestnut Pasta with Pancetta and Sage makes family occasions extra special. With recipes like Leftover Pasta Frittata over Spring Greens readers can make the most of every bite. Full of essential tips based on heirloom Italian methods, this book makes it easy to create complex flavors. Every dish is elegant enough to impress at a dinner party, and easy enough to throw together for a quick, satisfying family meal. Pasta has never been this versatile, or delicious.