This light and healthy Spinach Orzo Pasta Salad is made with just four ingredients and is ready in under 30 minutes. An easy summer BBQ dish or light and fresh weeknight dinner option. This Mediterranean salad is oh so colorful, as well as delicious, this is actually a dish with some serious staying power. This…
Fettuccine with Marinara Sauce
Fettuccine with Marinara Sauce features long, flat fettuccine noodles that perfectly holds more marinara sauce, enhancing each and every bite! Years ago while in Italy, I was lucky enough to attend a cooking class where we learned how to make homemade marinara sauce, eggplant parmigiana, hand formed colonnata pasta, and a gorgeous lemon custard. I…
Leftover Fettuccine Grilled Cheese
Fettuccine grilled cheese sounds so over the top – and it is! Who knew creamy pasta sandwiched between two slices of bread would be so delicious? I have a weakness for carbs, don’t you? Yes, a protein usually accompanies my servings; however, there’s nothing wrong with carb loading on occasion. Leftover pasta grilled cheese is…
Mussels Carbonara Recipe
Mussels carbonara is a delectable twist on the classic pasta dish, combining the delicate yet distinct flavor of the seafood with creamy carbonara sauce. This easy-to-make recipe is perfect for seafood lovers and pasta enthusiasts alike. The elevated version of the Italian carbonara is heartier and, dare I say, more flavorful than the original. Proteins…
Lemon Pesto Pasta with Grilled Chicken
Lemon pesto pasta is bursting with flavor. Perfectly cooked pasta tossed in a light, bright pesto with chicken? Yes, please! It is the perfect weeknight meal. If you’re looking for a quick and easy dinner bursting with flavor, lemon pesto pasta with grilled chicken is an excellent choice. This simple yet delicious dish calls for…
Spaghetti Carbonara with Prosciutto (one pot)
Bring a little Italy to your kitchen with spaghetti carbonara. The pasta dish is enriched with prosciutto and finished with freshly grated parmesan. Traditional carbonara has five simple ingredients: spaghetti, guanciale, eggs, black pepper, and Pecorino Romano. This version of spaghetti carbonara doesn’t stray far from the original and captures the essence of the tasty…
Summer Pasta Salad With Fresh Corn and Tomatoes
This summer pasta salad will surely brighten your day. It features avocado pesto, grilled corn, cherry tomatoes, fresh basil, and feta cheese. Yum! Pasta salads are great because they combine two meal staples into one fantastic dish and this summer pasta salad is proof. It fulfills the pasta craving while maintaining a light, bright, fresh…
Curry Mac and Cheese
This flavor-packed Curry Mac and Cheese features everything you love about traditional mac with a better spice kick! I began cooking for my family during my summer break as a freshman in college. Even though I had virtually no experience, I watched the Food Network religiously and felt confident I could whip up anything. I’ll…
Warm Spinach Orzo Salad with Tomatoes & Mozzarella
If you’re ready for a multi-colored, healthy meal with minimal cooking time, this spinach orzo salad gives you a filling and nutritious option. This one only requires you to boil the pasta, all the other steps are basically chopping, assembling, and drizzling. Besides being oh so colorful, as well as delicious, this is actually a…
Baked Penne with Sausage (No Boil)
This No Boil Baked Penne with Sausage uses store-bought pasta sauce, boxed noodles, Italian sausage, red onion, parsley, and kale along with plenty of mozzarella and Parmesan cheeses! This recipe is something I kind of stumbled upon and it was just too good not to share with you all. It’s an easy recipe where the…
