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Six Seasons of Pasta: A New Way with Everyone's Favorite Food

Six Seasons of Pasta: A New Way with Everyone's Favorite Food

Table of Contents: Ragus Charred Vegetable Ragu Green Lentil Ragu Marinara Sauce Marcella's Tomato-Butter Sauce with Long-Cooked Kale Nut Ragu Chicken Ragu Bianco Lamb Ragu Pork Shoulder Ragu with Lemon...

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Table of Contents:
Ragus
Charred Vegetable Ragu
Green Lentil Ragu
Marinara Sauce
Marcella's Tomato-Butter Sauce with Long-Cooked Kale
Nut Ragu
Chicken Ragu Bianco
Lamb Ragu
Pork Shoulder Ragu with Lemon
Pork and Beef Ragu with Kale and Chile
Beef and Pork Ragu
Beef and Sweet Bell Pepper Ragu
Sausage Ragu
Short Rib Ragu with Black Peppercorns
White Bolognese with Cream

Any Season
Aglio e olio
Amatriciana
Cacio e Pepe
Carbonara
al Limone with Cream
"Penne" alla Vodka
Pomodoro
Sausage and Tomato
Nduja and Tomato
Meatballs with Tomato Sauce, And More
Meatballs in Marcella's Tomato Butter Sauce with Long-Cooked Kale
Meatballs in Kale Sauce
Beef and Pork Meatballs
Bolognese-style Lasagna (Customizable)
American-Style Lasagna (Slightly Customizable)

Spring
Artichokes with Tomato and Mint
Artichokes with Chicken and Lemon Ricotta
Artichokes with Chicken Ragu Bianco
Artichokes, Peas, Favas, and Asparagus
Pasta Salad with Roasted Artichokes and Salmon
Asparagus with Almonds and Lemon
Asparagus with Crab, Brown Butter, and Lemon
Asparagus with Tuna
Springtime Pasta Salad
Favas with Prosciutto, Cream, and Black Pepper
Fava and Almond Pesto
Leeks with Mussels, Fish, and Cream
Melted Leeks with Sausage, Olives, and Oregano
Leek Alfredo with Shrimp
Nettles alla Gricia
Nettles with Whipped Lemon Ricotta and Chile Crisp
Peas with Pancetta, Onion, and Tomato
Peas with Pistachio, Olives, and Mint
Peas with Squid, Tomato, and Parsley
Ramps with Extra-Virgin Olive Oil
Ramps with Clams, Tomatoes, and Pancetta
Ramp Pesto with Hazelnuts, Lemon, and Chiles
Turnips and Turnip Greens with Anchovies and Garlic Butter
Turnips with Lemon Ricotta and Hazelnuts

Early Summer
Beets with Brown Butter and Poppy Seeds
Golden Beets with Golden Raisins, Pine Nuts, and Sausage
Carrots with Basil Pesto
Hawaii-Inspired Pasta Salad
Celery with Shrimp, Jalapeño, and Walnuts
Pasta Salad with Celery, Provolone, Salami, Olives and Pepperoncini
Fennel with Mascarpone and Arugula
Fennel with Salami, Tomato, and Mussels
Pasta Salad with Fennel, Arugula, Radish, and Ricotta Salata
Snap Peas with Nduja and Spring Onion
Snap Peas with Lamb Ragu and Fiore Sardo

Midsummer
Broccoli and Sausage
Broccoli with Pancetta, Black Pepper, and Pecorino
Broccoli Fra Diavolo with Jalapeño
Broccoli with Halibut and Lemon
Broccoli with Broccoli-almond Pesto
Cauliflower "Alfredo" with Shrimp, Parsley, and Lemon
Cauliflower with Olives, Tomato, and Chiles
Sweet and Sour Cauliflower with Tomato, Raisins, and Pine Nuts
Green Beans with Pickled Ramp Butter and Chile Crisp
Green Beans with Tuna and Mushrooms
Green Beans with Garlic Confit, Mussels, and Almonds
Long-cooked Green Beans with Tomato, Mint, and Breadcrumbs
New Potatoes and Green Beans with Sun-dried Tomato and Almond Pesto
Spaghetti alla Nerano
Summer Squash and Cherry Tomatoes with Basil and Mint
Summer Squash with Basil, Mint, and Pine Nuts
Summer Squash with Pork and Beef Ragu with Kale and Chile
Pasta Salad with Summer Squash, Tomatoes, Almonds, and Sun-Dried Tomato and Almond Pesto

Late Summer
Sweet Peppers with Pancetta, Shrimp, and Oregano
Pasta Salad with Roasted Red Peppers, Salami, Mozzarella, and Croutons
Hot Chiles with Fennel, Sausage, and Tomato
Hot Chiles with Shrimp, Mussels, Squid, Basil, and Mint
Corn with Jalapeños and Brown Butter
Pasta Salad with Corn, Walnuts, Mozzarella, and Jalapeños
Eggplant with Sun-Dried Tomato and Almond Pesto and Mint
Eggplant with Garlic, Capers, Raisins, and Herbs
Eggplant Puttanesca with Fresh Tomatoes
Pasta Salad with Roasted Eggplant, Tomatoes, Herbs, and Ricotta Salata
Roasted Cherry Tomatoes with Green Lentil Ragu
Tomatoes with Whipped Tomato Ricotta, Basil, Mint, and Parsley
Sun Gold Tomatoes with Basil and Garlic
Heirloom Tomatoes with Lobster, Fresh Chiles, Summer Herbs, and Brown-Butter Butter

Fall
Pasta Fagiole Number One: The Classic
Pasta Fagiole Number Two: The Creamy Bean Version
Pasta Fagiole Number Three: The New Classic
Brussel Sprouts with Sun-dried Tomato and Almond Pesto
Chard with Anchovies, Olives, and Tomato
Chard with Sausage and Whipped Ricotta
Kale and Chicken "Piccata"
Kale with Spicy Sausage, Cream, and Lemon
Kale Sauce (Round Three)
Mushrooms with Sausage, Spicy Chiles, and Burrata
Mushrooms with Onion, Pancetta, and Cream
Baked Mushroom and Chicken Ragu Bianco "Pot Pie"

Winter
Baked Ziti with Broccoli Rabe
Cabbage with Lemon, Whipped Ricotta, and Chili Crisp
Cabbage with Pancetta and Calabrian Chile
Charred Cabbage with Pork Shoulder and Lemon Ragu
Celery Root Cacio e Pepe
Celery Root with Salt Cod, Chickpeas, and Rosemary
Celery Root and Seafood "Chowder"
Roasted Winter Squash with Nut Ragu
Butternut Squash with Sausage, Sage, and Spicy Chiles
Caramelized Onions with Fontina

Chicken Noodle Soup (Customizable)


Review Quotes:
"Joshua McFadden forever changed the way I -- and probably you -- cook and eat [with his first book. His] newest cookbook, Six Seasons of Pasta, will be similarly essential. . . . [H]ighly cookable and welcoming to the average home cook."
-- Eater, Best New Cookbooks for Fall 2025

Review Quotes:
"McFadden is back with a . . . pasta-focused spin on his time-tested formula. Each chapter focuses on seasonally appropriate pasta variations, plus a section on year-round favorites, all made with store-bought dried pasta. Helpful techniques abound."
-- Saveur, Must-Read Cookbooks, Fall 2025

Review Quotes:
"While the recipes all look delicious, what's really special about this cookbook is McFadden's attention to detail regarding the proper preparation of pasta and sauce. He emphasizes the importance of choosing the right pasta shape and texture for the dish, salting the cooking water adequately, and using the right fats for the recipe and offers numerous variations on classic sauces to suit any diet. . . . This extensive and beautifully designed cookbook will appeal to a wide audience and has something for everyone, no matter their tastes or dietary restrictions."

-- Library Journal, STARRED REVIEW

Review Quotes:
"Delicious. . . . McFadden uses seasonal cooking as his approach to innovative pasta dishes."
-- TastingTable, Absolute Best Cookbooks of 2025

Review Quotes:
"Highly informative . . . [McFadden] opens with a detailed dive into pasta fundamentals, listing sensory cues that can help determine when noodles are cooked ('the closer they are to al dente, the more water they absorb, and the quieter they become') and tips for ensuring that they are then fully coated in a smooth, unified sauce (he recommends adding a bit of pasta water and gently tossing with tongs). . . . This encyclopedic resource is sure to become an essential tool for home cooks looking to elevate their pasta skills."
-- Publishers Weekly, Top 10 Cooking & Food Books of Fall 2025

Review Quotes:
"Simple-but-genius techniques that stay with you forever."
-- The Strategist, The Best Cookbooks to Gift This Year

Review Quotes:
"McFadden's tips will help you level up your dinner. . . . His approach is proof that truly great pasta isn't about being fussy or fancy; it's about paying attention to the small details that end up making a huge difference."
-- Parade

Review Quotes:
"Full of creative twists on classics."
-- New York Post, Great Books to Gift This Holiday Season

Review Quotes:
"Clear instructions for . . . easy and inspired dinners. . . . [The] flavor pairings make this a book sophisticated enough for the serious cook; the subject matter keeps it appealing for all."
-- Albany Times Union, Best Cookbooks of 2025

Review Quotes:
"A gorgeous book."
-- Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, Exciting New Cookbooks to Give as Holiday Gifts

Review Quotes:
"Inspire[s] eyes-closed, murmuring-mmm rapture. . . . McFadden is a master of coaxing satisfying and finely tuned dishes out of the simplest array of ingredients. This book--which blessedly only calls for dried pasta, not fresh--is full of bold flavors and smart ideas that will make you very, very hungry."
-- New York Times, The Best Cookbooks of 2025

Review Quotes:
"This book is an essential addition to your cookbook shelves. . . . [It's] the opposite of cheffy: every recipe uses regular boxed pasta."
-- Real Simple, Top Books of the Year to Add to Your Collection

Review Quotes:
"Delicious riffs on classic favorites [that] serve up pure coziness."
-- Oprah Daily

Biographical Note:
Joshua McFadden is a bringing fresh energy to Berney Farm, a historic fifty-acre gem in Springdale, Oregon. Here, he's building a unique agricultural complex where farming, food, and design come together in creative collaborations. When he's not working the land, Joshua is a sought-after consultant in the food world--helping to craft packaged and prepared foods, launch brands from the ground up, and rethink what fast-casual and fast food can be. Joshua's first book, Six Seasons: A New Way with Vegetables, co-written with Martha Holmberg, earned him a James Beard Award in 2018. His second, Grains for Every Season: Rethinking Our Way with Grains, was a James Beard Award finalist in 2021. Follow him on Instagram at @jj__mc.

Review Quotes:
"McFadden brings welcome inspiration to an ingredient in just about everyone's cupboard: dried pasta. . . . From classic to innovative takes, this book gives you the fundamentals to intuitively build pasta at home."

-- Bon Appetit, Best Cookbooks of Fall 2025

Review Quotes:
"An instant classic. . . . A triumph . . . unimpeachable recipes for the home cook."

-- The Week

Publisher Marketing:
NATIONAL BESTSELLER * Named a Best Cookbook of the Year by the New York Times, The New Yorker , Real Simple, and more * Libby Book Award Finalist * Pacific Northwest Book Awards Shortlist

In the follow-up to Six Seasons: A New Way with Vegetables, James Beard Award-winning author Joshua McFadden teaches home cooks how to use storebought dried pasta to create seasonal, restaurant-quality dishes at home. Named a Best New Cookbook of 2025 by Bon Appetit, Eater, Epicurious, Publishers Weekly, Saveur, The Strategist, The Week, and more.

In Six Seasons: A New Way with Vegetables, Joshua McFadden's approach to seasonal produce revolutionized the way we cook with vegetables. Now, he's back to transform the way we cook and eat pasta. In Six Seasons of Pasta, noodles become the perfect showcase for each season's bounty of produce. There are more than 125 recipes organized by season, plus the Italian classics that everyone should have in their repertoire, from Cacio e Pepe to Pasta Fagiole (three ways!). Artichokes with Tomato and Mint celebrates the fresh, delicate flavors of spring; Fall's warming notes are reflected in Mushrooms with Onion, Pancetta, and Cream; and a classic Winter dish like Baked Ziti with Broccoli Rabe is hearty and nourishing. And the best part? These recipes are all made using storebought dried pasta. Six Seasons of Pasta does so much more than pair noodles with seasonal produce. The book teaches us how to intuitively cook a perfect pasta dish from scratch using McFadden's no-fail "build-the-sauce-in-the-skillet" method. McFadden's time-tested technique will always result in a satisfying and delicious bowl of pasta.



Review Citations:

  • Library Journal 10/01/2025 pg. 44 (EAN 9781648291920, Hardcover) - *Starred Review
  • Publishers Weekly 10/06/2025 (EAN 9781648291920, Hardcover)
  • Shelf Awareness 11/03/2025 (EAN 9781648291920, Hardcover)


Author: McFadden, Joshua
Publisher: Artisan Publishers
Binding: Hardcover
Pub Date: 2025-09-30
BISAC: Cooking|Specific Ingredients|Pasta|Cooking|Seasonal
Subjects: Seasonal cooking|Cooking (Pasta)|Cookbooks
Weight: 3.2 lbs
ISBN: 9781648291920
ASIN: -
SKU: SP-9781648291920

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