Made with Italian sausage, tomatoes, and fresh zucchini, this flavorful rigatoni pasta recipe is a crowd-pleaser! We love using rigatoni pasta because the tubular pasta catches the tomato sauce, onions, and garlic. But use another tubular shape – or pasta shape you want. This is the perfect pasta recipe when you’re craving healthy-ish comfort food…
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Mom’s Lasagna Recipe (How to Make BEST Homemade Meat Sauce)
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…
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. Make the pasta sauce a few days in advance (up to 48 hours). Heaven in a baking dish and perfect for serving a crowd! Delicious with Caesar salad and garlic bread or garlic knots. My Famous Baked…
Continue ReadingThe Best Stuffed Shells Recipe
Classic Stuffed Shells Recipe is creamy, gooey, carb-y comfort food at it’s best! Our family loved recipe features al dente jumbo pasta shells, homemade marinara sauce, and a delicious ricotta cheese mixture! Plus, gooey mozzarella cheese on top. Sure to become one of your favorite baked pasta dishes, it’s delicious with garlic bread and a Caesar salad. Stuffed Shells…
Continue ReadingCreamy Cajun Shrimp Pasta Recipe
Cajun Shrimp Pasta is features a spicy cream sauce (like cajun Alfredo sauce), juicy shrimp, and fresh herbs. You can tone tone the spice in the creamy sauce by using less cayenne pepper and red pepper flakes. Ready in about 30 minutes, this pasta dish is a family favorite – and great for weeknight meals….
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….
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