Preheat the oven and learn to cook lasagna like a pro with this classic lasagna recipe! What makes this homemade lasagna recipe better than the rest? Al dente lasagna noodles, flavorful ricotta cheese mixture, tomato sauce with Italian sausage, and gooey layers of cheese. Absolutely bursting with flavor, this hearty lasagna is heaven in a…
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The Best Homemade Chili Recipe (Beef and Bean)
This is the best chili recipe ever – and perfect comfort food for chilly nights! Packed with rich tomato flavor and protein like red kidney beans, black beans, pinto beans, lean ground beef, beef broth. And my secret ingredient: bacon. As for chili toppings, we love to top this beef chili with shredded cheddar cheese,…
Continue ReadingThe Best Bolognese Sauce Recipe (Meat Sauce)
My favorite bolognese recipe is a rich tomato sauce made up of pancetta, ground beef, and Italian sausage. Use this meat sauce in your favorite lasagna, baked ziti, or stuffed shells recipe. Or use this versatile pasta sauce recipe on spaghetti, rigatoni, or tagliatelle. Delicious with a side of garlic knots and a simple salad….
Continue ReadingThe Best Baked Ziti Recipe
This top-rated baked ziti recipe features al dente pasta with meat sauce, ricotta cheese, and shredded mozzarella cheese. To save time, make the pasta sauce up to 48 hours in advance. Heaven in a baking dish and perfect for serving a crowd! Delicious with salad and garlic bread. What is Baked Ziti? Looking for a…
Continue ReadingCheesy Bacon Green Bean Casserole
Ditch the cream of mushroom soup and make this cheesy bacon green casserole instead! You’ll blanch fresh green beans but instead of creamy mushroom sauce, use my cheesy bacon sauce. Crispy fried onions and bacon on top make this a huge hit on Thanksgiving. If you’ve been looking for a new green bean casserole recipe,…
Continue ReadingPasta Fagioli Soup (Pasta and Beans)
Pasta Fagioli (translates to pasta and beans) is a delicious and hearty Italian soup that’s so delicious! We use cannellini beans and ditalini, but any white beans and small pasta like elbow macaroni will work. Make a large pot and serve warm with crusty bread and freshly grated parmesan cheese! Mom’s Pasta Fagioli Recipe I’m…
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