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Season 9, Ep. 23Feb 6, 2026

Simple Italian Pastas

Christopher Kimball heads to Calabria in search of pasta recipes based on the simplest of ingredients.

Christopher Kimball heads to Calabria in search of pasta recipes based on the simplest of ingredients. First up, it’s Spaghetti with Garlic and Walnut Breadcrumbs. Then, we learn about Calabrian chilis while making Pasta with Sun-Dried Tomato and Red Pepper Pesto, followed by Agrodolce Onions. Lastly, we make Pasta with "Fake" Sauce, so-named because it mimics a deeply-flavored ragu without any meat.