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"Rigatoni," from Make It Like a Man!

Creamy Rigatoni and Sausage

May 19, 2025May 25, 2025 Jeff the Chef

This cheesy, creamy rigatoni and sausage is studded with fresh Italian basil and spiked with fennel seeds. It’s a flexible, everyday-cooking.

"Italian Pasta Toss," from Make It Like a Man!

Italian-Style Pasta Toss

April 17, 2023April 12, 2023 Jeff the Chef

This Italian-Style Pasta Toss has everything: mozzarella, Parmesan, olives, veggies, salami … all in knock-your-socks-off dressing.

"Puttanesca," from Make It Like a Man!

Puttanesca

May 30, 2022May 17, 2022 Jeff the Chef

Tomatoes, capers, olives, and anchovies come together quickly in this recipe for Puttanesca. Delicious everyday pasta; makes great leftovers.

"Rigatoni Pie," from Make It Like a Man!

Rigatoni Pie

May 23, 2022May 17, 2022 Jeff the Chef

Rigatoni Pie with Parmesan, mozzarella, sausage, and red sauce. A cheesy, zesty, baked pasta that is as good reheated as it is freshly made.

"Spaghetti and Meatballs," from Make It Like a Man!

Spaghetti and Meatballs in an Instant Pot

May 2, 2022April 29, 2022 Jeff the Chef

Zesty spaghetti and meatballs in an Instant Pot: made from scratch with shallots, garlic, tomatoes, and beef. Topped with herbed ricotta.

"Chicken Cacciatori," from Make It Like a Man!

Chicken Cacciatore

October 11, 2021April 28, 2022 Jeff the Chef

Chicken Cacciatore: comfort-foodie chicken braised in a tomato-and-mushroom sauce. Is so homey, and so full of love.

"Lasagna," from Make It Like a Man!

A Completely Approachable, Celebratory Lasagna

October 4, 2021September 30, 2024 Jeff the Chef

This is a recipe for a completely approachable, celebratory lasagna: super cheesy, Parmesan-infused, comfort-food pasta

"White Bean and Sundried Tomato Pasta," from Make It Like a Man!

White Bean and Sundried Tomato Pasta

February 8, 2021September 30, 2024 Jeff the Chef

White Bean and Sundried Tomato Pasta with Wilted, Garlic-Lemon Spinach is a fantastic dish that you’d be proud to serve to guests.

"Latte Corretto," from Make It Like a Man!

Latte Corretto

January 21, 2020April 28, 2022 Jeff the Chef

“Latte Corretto” is a term I invented to describe what happens when you add steamed milk to a caffè corretto. I came upon the idea when I was gifted a box of Anthon Berg Chocolate Liqueurs.

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