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”
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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”
Bacon & Rosemary Chicken Pasta
Advertisements If you are looking for some next level pasta that’s easy to make on a weeknight, then I have got the recipe for you! The delightful fragrance of rosemary with the smoky bacon that pops up in several places makes for a depth of flavor that your whole family is going to love. ThisContinue reading “Bacon & Rosemary Chicken 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”
Mini Meatball Mac & Cheese
Advertisements Everyone loves a bit ol bowl of mac and cheese for dinner – so lets make it a little extra with some adorable mini meatballs and crispy bacon! This recipe for Mini Meatball Mac & Cheese will be one that get requested time after time. It’s pretty easy to put together and you likelyContinue reading “Mini Meatball Mac & Cheese”
Spaghetti & Meatball Soup
Advertisements I didn’t think you could make the classic comfort food of Spaghetti & Meatballs even more homestyle – but turns out you can! Spaghetti & Meatball Soup is like a warm hug in a bowl of hearty goodness. The mini meatballs are the perfect addition to this tomato broth, along with some bell peppersContinue reading “Spaghetti & Meatball Soup”
Broccoli Mac & Cheese
Advertisements A key element of Homemade on a weeknight cooking is having both mains and sides on your menu. While lots of soups, casseroles, sheetpan dinners and one pot pastas round out a lot of the menu plans, you often need to make a protein with a side (or two) like a steak or bakedContinue reading “Broccoli Mac & Cheese”
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”
Soup Season – a few of my favorite Soup Recipes
Advertisements While soup can – and should! – be enjoyed year round, there is definitely a “soup season” when the weather turns colder. There is just something about the way the soup warms your tummy to help warm your whole body. Something great about soup is that you can do almost any flavor profile madeContinue reading “Soup Season – a few of my favorite Soup Recipes”