Lobster ravioli is a type of pasta dish consisting of pasta parcels filled with lobster meat, often served with a flavorful sauce such as marinara or Alfredo. Ingredients: 1 pound lobster meat, cooked and chopped 1 package of fresh or frozen ravioli 2 tablespoons butter 2 cloves garlic, minced 1/4 cup heavy cream Salt and […]
Stuffed Pasta Rolls are a delightful Italian-inspired dish featuring pasta tubes filled with a savory mixture, typically a blend of cheeses, meats, and herbs. Ingredients: 5 ½ ounces manicotti pasta 1 pint part-skim ricotta cheese 8 ounces shredded mozzarella cheese ¾ cup grated Parmesan cheese, divided 2 large eggs 1 teaspoon dried parsley salt and ground black pepper to taste 1 (16 ounce) jar spaghetti sauce Instructions: Cook manicotti […]
This broccoli mac and cheese adds bright green broccoli to an easy pasta in a Cheddar and Parmesan cheese sauce. Macaroni and cheese is such an easy dish to customize, and this is a great way to get your veggies from this classic comfort food. Ingredients: 8 ounces (about 225g) elbow macaroni 2 cups (about […]
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 […]