Skip store bought lasagna and 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 mixture, cups of meat sauce (Italian sausage and ground beef), and mozzarella cheese. Store leftover lasagna in the fridge, for days before baking – then…
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How to Make Bolognese (The Best Ground Beef Sauce)
Slowly cooked and stirred with a wooden spoon, this classic bolognese sauce is 100% worth the effort. Featuring a rich tomato sauce loaded with pancetta, ground beef, and Italian sausage. Use this bolognese sauce recipe in your favorite lasagna, baked ziti, or stuffed shells recipe. Or as versatile pasta sauce recipe on spaghetti, rigatoni, or…
Continue ReadingThe Best Easy Pasta Salad Recipe
All hail the perfect quick and easy pasta salad recipe! Loaded with cherry tomatoes, fresh mozzarella cheese, fresh herbs, and Italian dressing, it’s the perfect summer side dish. Just cook the pasta, add Italian dressing, then add in veggies, cheese, or if you’re extra hungry, chicken or shrimp. Quick & Easy Pasta Salad Everyone needs…
Continue ReadingThe Best Baked Ziti Recipe (Family Approved)
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 grated cheese make it heaven in baking dish and perfect for serving a crowd! Delicious with Caesar salad,…
Continue ReadingPuttanesca Sauce (Italian Pasta Recipe)
When you’re craving Italian comfort food, pasta puttanesca is the perfect recipe! The flavorful puttanesca sauce features olives, anchovies, capers, tons of minced garlic, and red pepper flakes. Pair with garlic bread, a Caesar salad, and wine for the ultimate Italian pasta dinner. Pasta puttanesca is one of my absolute favorite dinners! I’ve made this…
Continue ReadingRigatoni with Sausage, Tomatoes, and Zucchini
Italian sausage, tomatoes, and fresh zucchini make this rigatoni pasta dish a total 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. You’ll Love this Rigatoni Pasta Dish Delicious with a Ceasar salad and a cold…
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