The New York Times’ Sam Sifton and our co-founder Amanda Hesser join forces to whip up a couple of recipes from Sam’s new cookbook “See You on Sunday”: First Night Pasta and garlic bread. This video was shot before the world collapsed—so you’ll hear them chatting about vacations and big group dinners (remember those?)—but these comfort staples will serve you well any night of the week. GET THE RECIPE ►► https://f52.co/2xqziLJINGREDIENTS 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil1 medium yellow onion, peeled and diced4 cloves garlic, peeled and minced1 pound Italian sausage, hot or mild or a mixture, cut into coins or crumbled1 pound ground beef1 (6-ounce) can tomato paste1 stick cinnamon, if you have one2 teaspoons red pepper flakes (optional)1 teaspoon fennel seeds, if you have them2 teaspoons dried basil, if you have them1 (28-ounce) can peeled whole or crushed tomatoes1 big glug of red wine, if there is some to handKosher salt and freshly ground black pepper1 pound dried pasta of your choice1 handful fresh basil leaves, roughly torn, if you have them1 cup grated Parmesan cheeseSUBSCRIBE TO FOOD52 ►► https://f52.co/2HN7Dp8 CONNECT WITH FOOD52 Web: https://food52.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/food52 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/Food52 Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/food52 Twitter: https://twitter.com/Food52 Food52 newsletter: https://f52.co/newsletter ABOUT FOOD52 As a one-stop shop for joyful living, Food52 connects discerning home cooks with the interests they're passionate about via award-winning food and lifestyle content across platforms. We provide our audience with the recipes and solutions they crave to eat thoughtfully, live joyfully, entertain beautifully, and travel differently.