An old boyfriend’s mother used to cook this for me whenever I ate over. Cheese tortellini are served in a creamy tomato and spinach sauce. I love it! Ingredients 1 (16 ounce) package cheese tortellini 1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes with garlic and onion 1 cup chopped fresh spinach ½ teaspoon salt ¼ teaspoon pepper 1 ½ teaspoons dried basil 1 teaspoon minced garlic 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour ¾ cup milk ¾ cup heavy […]
Jumbo stuffed pasta shells filled with cheese mixture, covered with sauce, and baked. Ingredients 1 (16 ounce) package jumbo pasta shells 4 cups large curd cottage cheese 12 ounces mozzarella cheese, shredded ¾ cup grated Parmesan cheese, divided 2 large eggs, lightly beaten 1 pinch garlic powder 1 teaspoon dried oregano 1 teaspoon dried parsley 1 (26 ounce) jar spaghetti sauce Directions Gather all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 […]
This creamy pesto sauce is a combination of the best ingredients to create a rich, velvety, and delicious sauce! Ingredients 1 (16 ounce) package linguine pasta 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 small onion, chopped 8 cloves garlic, sliced ½ cup butter 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour 2 cups milk 1 pinch salt 1 pinch pepper 1 ½ cups grated Romano cheese 1 cup prepared basil pesto 1 pound cooked shrimp, peeled and deveined 20 mushrooms, chopped 3 roma (plum) tomato, diced Directions […]
Chicken lasagna with spinach and a creamy white cheese sauce. Great for any kind of potluck. My kids love it! Ingredients 9 lasagna noodles ½ cup butter 1 onion, chopped 1 clove garlic, minced ½ cup all-purpose flour 2 cups chicken broth 1 ½ cups milk 1 teaspoon salt 4 cups shredded mozzarella cheese, divided 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese, divided 1 teaspoon dried basil 1 teaspoon dried oregano ½ teaspoon ground black pepper 2 cups ricotta cheese 2 cups cubed, cooked chicken […]
This is an Italian-style pasta sauce with homemade meatballs that’s cooked slowly over low heat for an intense tomato flavor. It’s easy to make the spaghetti sauce ahead of time; gently reheat and add meatballs 30 minutes before you’re ready to serve with your favorite pasta. Ingredients Meatballs: 1 pound lean ground beef 1 cup fresh bread crumbs 1 tablespoon dried […]
I did have a drink or three while making these, so I could enjoy them as the food gods intended, which is slightly drunk. At least that’s the main theory on how this dish got its name. The other theory is that it got its name because at one point it was made with wine […]
This clam sauce is better than any you can find at a restaurant. My boyfriend begs me to make this. Thanks, Mom! Serve this dish with fresh garlic bread and a nice white wine. I promise this is a keeper, and you won’t like any other white clam sauce. Ingredients 1 (16 ounce) package dried linguine 3 tablespoons olive […]
This sauce goes by many names, including Sunday sauce, since that’s the day it’s traditionally made, but for me growing up, this was just called ‘sauce.’ As long as you cook the meat long enough, and season thoughtfully, there’s really no way this sauce isn’t going to be great. So, while you may not have […]
This is an easy quick dinner and stretches out hamburger for a budget meal. Ingredients 1 (16 ounce) package mostaccioli pasta 1 pound ground beef 1 (24 ounce) jar picante sauce 1 (15 ounce) can stewed tomatoes with juice 1 ½ cups shredded Mexican-style cheese Directions Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook mostaccioli at a boil until cooked through […]
This is my absolute favorite way to eat shirataki noodles! The sauce is very versatile as well. Eat with chopsticks or a fork…or your hands! I’m not judging you. Ingredients 1 (7 ounce) package shirataki noodles, drained and rinsed 2 tablespoons powdered peanut butter (such as PB2®) 1 tablespoon soy sauce 2 teaspoons sriracha hot sauce 1 pinch stevia powder 1 cup peeled, seeded, and sliced cucumber […]