New Jersey food blogger Nikki Marie learned to cook in her Italian grandmother's kitchen. She was taught about the importance of using locally sourced products and seasonal produce. And, she says, "there is a constant ingredient threaded through my life that is still very prominent on my family table: pasta."
In her new cookbook, "Simple, Elegant Pasta Dinners," Marie makes the case that pasta is among the most cost-effective and versatile ingredients. She includes recipes for main courses, side dishes and even desserts.
This one-pot dish comes together in less than an hour for a delicious dinner on a cool night.
