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…
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The 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 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….
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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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