Ground Pork

Active time: 50 min Start to finish: 1 hr

These are equally good with either ground pork or ground lamb.

A warming and filling main-course soup.

Serve with: Mesclun salad with an herb vinaigrette and sliced semolina bread. Dessert: Vanilla ice cream sprinkled with crushed amaretti cookies (Italian macaroons) and drizzled with Kahlúa.

At Babbo in New York, chef Mario Batali serves this dish with freshly made pappardelle pasta. We've simplified the entrée for the home cook by substituting purchased fettuccine.

Redolent of garlic and saffron, these tiny meatballs are a sure hit at any tapas party.

Albóndigas con Salsa de Tomate y Chile de Serrano This is served with traditional Mexican White Rice .

Veal and pork combine in the rustic sauce.

This recipe is an accompaniment for Pappardelle Bolognese .

This dish, a specialty of northern Italy's Emilia-Romagna, is named for the regions capital city. Although the meaty sauce is classically paired with tagliatelle (ribbon pasta just slightly wider than fettuccine), it also marries well with a variety of pasta shapes that trap the savory sauce.

Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.

Serve these hearty meatballs over noodles or mashed potatoes.

Using meat loaf mix — a combination of ground beef, veal, and pork — ensures a juicy result. While the meat loaf cooks, mash some potatoes and boil some green beans. Warm apple pie from the bakery is a perfect finale.

(Corn Tortillas with Sweet-and-Savory Ground Pork)