I've whipped up the Barefoot Contessa's savory chicken chili and soothing minestrone, but the soup I've been most excited to try was her ravioli en brodo — an Italian spin on chicken noodle.

Freshly made ravioli will keep for a day or so in the fridge, dusted with semolina and covered with clingfilm. They are quite time-consuming to make from scratch, but fun! You will need a pasta ...