Mom’s baked ziti recipe features al dente pasta with meat sauce, ricotta cheese, and shredded mozzarella cheese. Make pasta sauce a few days in advance or wrap in foil and freeze for 2 months. The sauce and cheese make it heaven in baking dish and perfect for serving a crowd! Delicious with Caesar salad, garlic…
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Homemade Lasagna Recipe
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? Layers of noodles, flavorful ricotta cheese filling, tomato sauce with Italian sausage, and gooey cheese layer on top. Absolutely bursting with flavor, this hearty lasagna is heaven in a…
Continue ReadingBest Italian Meatball Sub (Family Approved Sandwich Recipe)
Homemade meatballs and tangy marinara sauce make these meatball sub sandwiches the best ever! Topped with gooey fontina (or mozzarella cheese) AND provolone cheese, and piled on top of a hoagie roll, these are a crowd-pleaser! Top with fresh basil, red pepper flakes, and grated parmesan cheese for extra flavor. And serve with plenty of napkins! We Love Meatball Sandwiches Sunday night is SUB…
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 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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Say hello to the ultimate bite-sized holiday appetizer: Italian Sausage Stuffed Mushrooms! White button mushrooms are stuffed with a creamy sausage filling, topped with freshly grated parmesan cheese, and baked to perfection. This is the best stuffed mushroom recipe out there! Sausage Stuffed Mushrooms: The Ultimate Holiday Appetizer When it comes to bite-sized holiday appetizer…
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