Being an Italian girl, I make one my family’s signature Italian pasta dishes about once a week. But pasta goes so much further than just Spaghetti and Meatballs in my kitchen. I use it in all kinds soups, salads, casseroles, one pot meals, etc. Its so versatile and easy way to bulk up any recipe when you need to feed a crowd.
I used to wait tables at the Olive Garden while I was in college, and Fettuccine Alfredo was by far the most ordered dish. This copycat recipe is what I make at home for my own family. It’s a creamy, velvety recreation that’s identical to the restaurant version, but made at home for a fraction…
A 30 minute, one-pan meal of cheesy, tender ravioli simmered directly in a rich meat sauce right in your skillet. No boiling (and no extra dishes to wash), makes Skillet Ravioli with Meat Sauce the perfect, cozy, midweek dinner. Why You’ll Love It Ingredients Instructions Pre Heat Oven – Set oven to 375 degrees Make…
This Italian Pasta Salad is a bursting with Italian flavors and fresh veggies. Served as a family-friendly side dish, or as a meal on it’s own, it’s sure to be one of your go-to recipes all summer long. Why I love this Italian Pasta Salad Pasta salads are one of my favorite dishes to make…
This One-Pot Cheesy Veggie Mac is a slam-dunk on nights when you need a simple meal that everyone will eat, is ready in about 20 minutes, and sneaks in some veggies for good measure. The Background Story of Cheesy Veggie Mac This one pot wonder is a total throwback to my college days. I had…
Pizza Baked Ziti is one of my favorite, kid-approved weeknight dinners. It’s got all the cheesy, saucy, pepperoni-topped goodness of a classic pizza, but in the form of a baked pasta dish, so it is easy to prep ahead of time. Why I Love this Pizza Baked Ziti Recipe We just love a good pepperoni pizza in…
This Easy, No-boil Lasagna Recipe with Cottage Cheese is perfect for special occasions, but simple enough to make ahead of time, for busy weeknights. Use protein packed lean beef and cottage cheese for the filling, and skip boiling the noodles to save yourself some time. Quick simmer a sauce packed with classic Italian flavors, then simply layer in a…
My Italian grandmother has lots of fabulous recipes up her sleeve, but this Italian Sausage soup is probably my favorite. A light, tomato broth bursting with classic Italian flavors, infused with a little zip from the spice of the sausage, makes this hearty soup a perfect supper on a cold night. Is Italian Sausage Soup…
Turn noodles, milk and cheese into 3 Ingredient Mac n Cheese, a creamy, cheesy comfort meal that your whole family will love. What’s in 3 Ingredient Mac n Cheese? Good news, cheese lover… you may never buy that blue box of Kraft mac n cheese again. I actually use two different kinds of cheese to…
This Polish Sausage Pasta recipe is packed with flavor! Tender noodles, fresh vegetables and smokey polish kielbasa tossed in a rich cream sauce, comes together in under 30 minutes. Perfect for an easy, family dinner on busy week nights. What is Polish Kielbasa? “Kielbasa” is the Polish word for sausage. This Polish style of sausage…
Chicken Noodle Mac n Cheese Soup is like a cozy blanket on a cold day. Loaded with chicken, carrots, noodles and a cheesy broth, this family friendly meal is a must try this winter. What is Chicken Noodle Mac n Cheese soup? We love Mac n Cheese in our house. We also love Chicken Noodle…
Perfect for BBQ’s and picnics, Bow Tie Pasta Salad is cool and creamy and loaded with a big flavors from Dijon mustard and red wine vinegar. This is one of those dishes that everyone will ask you for the recipe! What Is Pasta Salad? Pasta salad is my go-to dish on hot summer days. I…
With only a few ingredients, this Easy Pasta Salad With Spaghetti Noodles recipe is a must have side dish on your table for BBQs and Summer parties. What is a Spaghetti Salad? Typically when we make cold pasta salad, we think of using smaller noodles like rotini, penne or elbow. But every once in a…