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 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…
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Elevate your macaroni and cheese game by adding bacon, caramelized onions, and gruyère cheese. After mixing the cooked macaroni with creamy cheese sauce you’ll top with bread crumbs and bake until golden brown. The perfect comfort food side-dish for special occasions like Thanksgiving and Christmas. Homemade Mac and Cheese: Comfort Food We all have our…
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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When you’re craving Italian comfort food, puttanesca pasta is the perfect recipe! The flavorful puttanesca sauce features anchovy fillets, tons of minced garlic, red pepper flakes, black olives, and capers. Pair with garlic bread, a simple salad, and wine for the ultimate Italian dinner. Pasta puttanesca is one of my absolute favorite dinners! I’ve made…
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