Because it’s so big and toothsome, rigatoni seems to demand a hearty, wintry sauce like this one. It’s just the kind of comforting one-dish meal you want on a cold night.

Lasagna is the ultimate make-ahead meal. It can be reheated just before serving. Yields 1 9 X 12-inch baking dish 1 large zucchini, medium dice (about ¾ pound) 2 yellow squash, medium dice (about 1 pound) 2 red bell pepper, medium dice 6 ounces Button mushrooms, wiped clean and cut into ¼-inch thick slices 1 [...]

Created by my sister, Judy Edwards, this creamy, comforting dish can be made ahead and reheated, so it’s great for serving a crowd, especially a crowd with kids

For a quicker preparation of this recipe by contributing editor Sara Foster’s sister, you can use fresh or “no boil” lasagna noodles that don’t need precooking; replace the items added to the meat sauce in step 2 with store-bought marinara; and instead of the mozzarella and Parmesan, buy shredded Italian-blend cheese (mozzarella, Parmesan, provolone, Romano, [...]

Try this easy pasta dish alongside gilled lamb or chicken. It’s also great for a quick vegetarian lunch or for picnics.

Like so many hearty, comforting dishes, risotto is a dish that’s traditionally made with what’s on hand, and leftovers. Risotto relies on the flavor of the individual ingredients—so start with the tastiest seasonal vegetables you can find, freshly grated Parmesan and good white wine. (You can serve the rest of the wine with your dinner.) [...]

No matter how much many dishes I try, Pad Thai is my absolute favorite Thai dish. With this salad, I tried to get all those flavors into a salad we could sell at the Market.

We do many versions of this recipe, but always start with this classic creamy delicious mac and cheese.

We sell an astounding amount of this at the Market. Kids love it, and so do students. Adding shredded chicken makes the mac and cheese feel more like a complete meal. When I serve it at home, I like it with nothing more than a mixed green salad and a glass of Chianti.

This robust pesto is delicious with pasta, and dresses up grilled chicken or fish. You can also mix it into your favorite vinaigrette or use it as a sandwich spread.