Baked Pizza Pasta

Pasta casseroles are perfect for weeknight meals. You just put the ingredients, with minimal prep, into a big pan and let the oven do the real work. This Baked Pizza Pasta takes all the flavors of a supreme pizza baked with a simple red sauce and mixes it with pasta and cheese. What’s not toContinue reading “Baked Pizza Pasta”

2×3 Homemade Lasagna

My husband’s very favorite meal is homemade lasagna. I have spent several years finding his absolutely favorite version. And thus far…. this one is it! 2×3 Homemade Lasagna is two meats (ground beef and ground pork) and three cheeses (ricotta, mozzarella, and parmesan) in a homemade red sauce. Every year, no matter what day ofContinue reading “2×3 Homemade Lasagna”

Slow Cooked Italian Sausage & Peppers

If you haven’t noticed, I love my slow cooker. I use it at least once a week. Not just because we are a busy family, but because you really get so much flavor out of meals that you make in them. These Slow Cooked Italian Sausage & Peppers are no exception. I turned them intoContinue reading “Slow Cooked Italian Sausage & Peppers”

Cast Iron Deep Dish Pizza

In general, when I make pizza at home, it’s thin crust and rectangular. However, some times I just get a craving for a really cheesy deep dish style pizza. And what better way to make that at home than using a cast iron skillet. This Cast Iron Deep Dish Pizza is super easy to makeContinue reading “Cast Iron Deep Dish Pizza”

Spiced Pork Meatball Couscous Bowls

Every so often I get the urge to use a new spice or flavor for my family. This go around it was cardamom. While I have used it in baked goods before, I hadn’t used it in a savory dish for them as of yet. I decided to take it on in a couscous bowlContinue reading “Spiced Pork Meatball Couscous Bowls”

Creamy Spaghetti #onepotmeals

Do you ever have those days when you think “I have to make dinner, again?” – that’s when I turn to One Pot Meals. Minimal effort, and minimal clean up afterwards. Sometimes, I just open up my fridge and see what I think I can put together. A sort of self-imposed Chopped Challenge! This goContinue reading “Creamy Spaghetti #onepotmeals”

Italian Stuffed Peppers

If you are looking for a hearty, flavorful meal that everyone is going to gobble up, then you just found it! Italian Stuffed Peppers are a delicious combination of orzo pasta, Italian sausage, tomatoes, ricotta and mozzarella cheeses. My whole family loves bell peppers so I am always trying to find new ways to useContinue reading “Italian Stuffed Peppers”

Alfredo Manicotti

While this might be a little ambitious for a weeknight, because filling the manicotti shells is a bit time consuming – it is still doable. This twist on the classic Italian favorite comes out so good with the silky homemade alfredo and the cheese and sausage filling. Be careful though – because your family isContinue reading “Alfredo Manicotti”

Supreme Pizzadillas

I can be indecisive sometimes – do I want pizza…do I want quesadillas? How about both of them made into one amazing meal. My favorite type of pizza is red sauce with Italian sausage crumbles, pepperoni, bell pepper and red onion – so that is exactly what I put in these Supreme Pizzadillas. And aContinue reading “Supreme Pizzadillas”

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