
Access to this video is a benefit for members through PBS Passport.
Back to Show
Sara's Weeknight Meals
Fancy Pasta
Season 5
Episode 509
Plain old pasta it’s not, but it’s just as simple to make as your weeknight favorites. That’s the story with Sara’s spicy greens ravioli, sophisticated enough for your next dinner party and easy to make. Guest David Pasternack of New York’s Esca and Eataly shows his flair with fish with a rock shrimp fettuccine. And, in Ask Sara, Sara answers viewer questions about pizza dough and ricotta cheese.
Sign up now for inspiring and thought-provoking media delivered straight to your inbox.
Support Provided By

Unlock with PBS Passport
26:46
Pizza started in Italy, but has become an American favorite and today we have all kinds.

Unlock with PBS Passport
26:46
Noted Indian chef Floyd Cardoz joins Sara to cook wild striped bass curry.

Unlock with PBS Passport
26:46
Nothing is easier than a five-ingredient dish, and in Sara’s hands, super flavorful.

Unlock with PBS Passport
26:46
Sara travels to Arkansas to prepare fried rice puppies and catfish with a local farmer.

Unlock with PBS Passport
26:46
Sara has got nearly a week’s worth of meals with the simplest idea – cook once, eat twice.

Unlock with PBS Passport
26:46
Sara shows how beans can round out a meal with extra flavor and texture.

Unlock with PBS Passport
26:46
Everyone loves Italian and Sara has some special recipes in store this time around.

Unlock with PBS Passport
26:46
Sara travels to learn the secrets to the legendary fried chicken of Martha Lou’s Kitchen.

Unlock with PBS Passport
26:46
Sara's grilling up recipes and even brings barbeque experts along.

Unlock with PBS Passport
26:46
Sara creates salads that cut the calories without cutting the flavor.

Unlock with PBS Passport
27:43
Using just one pan makes both the cook and the dishwasher happy.

Unlock with PBS Passport
26:46
Sara shares easy recipes that use fresh summer herbs.