I get excited when I see tomatoes and eggplant at the farmers' market, and have trouble showing restraint when filling my basket. Sometimes the reality of my week doesn't quite match up to my cooking ...

Sometimes it's the hidden ingredients that add a layer of nuance which makes a dish sing, like this one, which will bring depth to all kinds of pasta meals.

With five simple techniques that pair fresh ingredients with any kind of noodle, you can create countless produce-based meals. By Ali Slagle Think about all the ways tomatoes become pasta sauce — ...