Category: Pasta

Cajun Bacon Tuna Pasta Bake

We call this “Cajun Bacon Pasta” because, for picky kids 😉, you don’t really notice the tuna if it’s not pointed out to you! But whatever you choose to call it, it’s delicious, and so are the leftovers. This Cajun Bacon Tuna Pasta Bake is a good replacement for a standard “tuna and…

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Salsa Mac and Beef

Salsa Mac and Beef is an easy, quick weeknight dinner. It comes together in less than 30 minutes, in one pan, and uses ingredients you likely already have on hand. Wins all around!

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Easy Pasta Salad

This Easy Pasta Salad recipe is a great go-to side dish when you’re short on time, but still want something tasty for a barbecue or picnic.  This pasta salad is simple and can be put together in about 20 minutes or less.  It is also easy to customize, or just to put together…

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Shrimp Lo Mein

Shrimp Lo Mein, Chicken Lo Mein, Beef Lo Mein, Vegetable Lo Mein… Whatever you like, you can customize this recipe to fit your tastes or to fit what you have in your kitchen.  Adaptability is something that I love in a recipe, because sometimes I just forget what I have on hand.  This…

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Crispy Baked Ravioli

Fried Ravioli are pretty tasty. If you’ve never had them, you should order them the next time you see them on the menu. Or, you can make these Crispy Baked Ravioli at home, and save yourself some money and calories! What I like best about these baked ravioli is that you can bread…

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Swedish Meatballs

I have to admit… I used to not be a fan of Swedish meatballs.  But, my husband was insistent that I find a recipe that I like, because they are one of his favorite meals.  I am happy to say that not only have I found a recipe that both he and I…

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Chili Mac

I just recently tried this recipe, and on a hunch that our family might like it, took pictures along the way so that I could share it with you all!  Our family enjoyed it (with a few modifications, as I have listed) and it will probably go in to “make again sometime” file. …

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Rigatoni with Roasted Broccoli and Red Onions

I found this recipe while paging through the February issue of Woman’s Day.  The bright colors of the vegetables caught my attention, and then the recipe list did, because I surprisingly had everything on hand!  So, I added it to my weekly menu plan.  I am so glad that I did, because it…

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Fried Noodles

Fried noodles are the best accompaniment to pot roast.  We’re not talking about fried noodles in the sense of Pad Thai or another similar dish.  We’re talking about egg noodles fried in butter.  They are chewy and crunchy, and perfect for soaking up extra gravy on a plate.

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Simple Meat Lasagna

My “go to” recipe when it comes to lasagna is of the spinach variety.  I wanted to try something a little bit different, so I decided to make a meat lasagna.  I think the results were delicious!

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