Advertisements Side dishes are so important so often over looked with it comes to meal planning. This usually leads to them becoming an afterthought, resulting in a side dish rut. So many people serve basically the same side dishes over and over, only changing up the main! Don’t be like those people – please I’m begging you. KeepContinue reading “Creamy Corn Pasta”
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Baked Rigatoni
Advertisements Casseroles are a staple of Weeknight cooking. When you add in making your own meat sauce, you are achieving Homemade on a Weeknight. This recipe for Baked Rigatoni is loaded with three cheese, ground pork, pasta, and a homemade tomato sauce, all baked to perfection. I know it is typically Baked Ziti, but IContinue reading “Baked Rigatoni”
Italian Sub Pasta
Advertisements Sometimes I have these cravings to eat a specific flavor combination but don’t necessarily want to eat it in the typical way. For example, I was really craving an Italian Sub loaded with ham, salami, pepperoni and soppressata and covered in pepperoncini and Italian dressing. But I wasn’t in the mood for a sandwich.Continue reading “Italian Sub Pasta”
Smoked Sausage & Mozzarella Pasta
Advertisements Need a simple but flavor packed weeknight meal? Then you came to the right post. You can think of this like an adult version of hot dogs with mac and cheese. By replacing the hot dogs with smoked sausage and the cheddar with mozzarella. Then add in a little kick from some red pepperContinue reading “Smoked Sausage & Mozzarella Pasta”
Easy Fettuccine Alfredo
Advertisements One of the most classic and iconic Italian pasta dishes around is probably Fettuccine Alfredo. A wider flat pasta with a creamy parmesan sauce, you would be hard pressed to find a Italian menu without it listed. It can be enjoyed on its own or with an added protein like chicken, shrimp or steak.Continue reading “Easy Fettuccine Alfredo”
Classic Chicken Parm
Advertisements When you think of staple meals in the US, chicken parmesan is almost always near the top of the list. It is one of those super hearty, feels like home, meals – and you don’t even have to be from an Italian family to feel that way. This recipe for Classic Chicken Parm isContinue reading “Classic Chicken Parm”
Shrimp Broccoli Alfredo
Advertisements Alfredo is a classic pasta dish – and adding in some shrimp and alfredo, just makes it that much better. Homemade alfredo sauce is pretty easy to make – very similar to to a cheddar cheese sauce. And the butter garlic shrimp is just the right protein to top to make this a familyContinue reading “Shrimp Broccoli Alfredo”
Spring Chicken Spaghetti
Advertisements This recipe got rave reviews from the whole family, especially enjoying the cream sauce. It is such a velvety sauce that takes very little effort but comes out with so much great flavor. The carrots add a note of sweetness to the sauce and it’s balanced out by the saltiness of the parmesan cheese.Continue reading “Spring Chicken Spaghetti”
Chicken Taco Pasta #onepot
Advertisements Take a break on taco night with this super easy to put together one pot meal this week. Sometimes you just don’t have the time to pull together all of the components of a great chicken taco meal. It’s easier to combine the different parts of a taco platter than to make the wholeContinue reading “Chicken Taco Pasta #onepot”
Spaghetti & Cheese
Advertisements Who doesn’t love a cheesy and easy weeknight dinner? This recipe is a play on mac & cheese – for when you don’t have any macaroni in the pantry! I added in the kielbasa to make this and all in one meal. Simple to make and simple to eat – you are going toContinue reading “Spaghetti & Cheese”