Even the busiest person in the world has 10 minutes to throw together a basic pasta dish. Barefoot Contessa’s version is light, refreshing, and all but impossible to screw up.

Ina Garten has many Barefoot Contessa pasta recipes.After all, she’s been writing cookbooks since the late ‘90s and starring on her own cooking show since the early 2000s. But it’s her Pasta ...

"Barefoot Contessa Family Style," page 100. This beast of a lasagna has four kinds of cheese — ricotta, Parmesan, mozzarella, and goat cheese. It tastes dreamy, and the goat cheese adds a nice tang.

The dish only includes lemon, pasta, and butter, and takes less than 10 minutes to make. Garten's pasta is bright and light, making it perfect for the springtime.

Ina Garten’s Lemon Capellini Pasta Is a Quick 10-Minute, 3-Ingredient Meal, ... “Lemon Capellini is just about the fast weeknight pasta meal you can make,” Garten says on Barefoot Contessa.

Cook the fusilli and bow ties separately in a large pot of boiling salted water for 10 to 12 minutes, until each pasta is al dente. Drain and toss into a bowl with the olive oil. Cool to room ...

1. Place avocado, arugula and basil leaves, garlic and salt in food processor. Blend until chopped. 2. Add olive oil and lemon or lime juice. Process until pureed. Season with freshly ground black ...

"Barefoot Contessa Family Style," page 100. This beast of a lasagna has four kinds of cheese — ricotta, Parmesan, mozzarella, and goat cheese. It tastes dreamy, and the goat cheese adds a nice tang.

Food Network’s “Barefoot Contessa,” Ina Garten, shares her husband’s favorite dishes in her latest cookbook, “Cooking for Jeffrey.” The TODAY anchors’ silence while sampling her ...