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…
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The Best Baked Ziti Recipe
This top-rated baked ziti recipe features al dente pasta with meat sauce, ricotta cheese, and mozzarella cheese. Heaven in a baking dish and perfect for serving a crowd! Delicious with a salad and garlic bread. What is Baked Ziti? Looking for a crowd-pleasing recipe that’s hearty, flavorful, and makes you look like a superstar chef?…
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…
Continue ReadingHow to Make Classic Lasagna Recipe
Cook lasagna like a pro with this classic lasagna recipe! What makes it better than the rest? Al dente lasagna noodles, flavorful ricotta cheese mixture, tomato sauce, and gooey layers of cheese. Absolutely bursting with flavor, this hearty lasagna is heaven in a casserole dish. You’ll love this Classic Lasagna Recipe Reader Denise says: “This is…
Continue ReadingPuttanesca Pasta Recipe
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…
Continue ReadingEasy Pasta Salad with Italian Salad Dressing
We basically always have a large bowl of this easy pasta salad in the fridge! Loaded with cherry tomatoes, mozzarella cheese, fresh herbs, and Italian dressing, it’s the perfect summer side dish. Make it as is, or bulk it up with grilled chicken, shrimp, or extra veggies like chopped bell pepper, cucumbers, or zucchini. Pasta…
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