Cheesy Beef Pasta Skillet
An easy, cheesy skillet dinner with seasoned ground beef and pasta shells in a creamy cheddar cheese sauce. Reminiscent of a childhood favorite but with all the goodness of homemade.
Pasta
Pasta dishes are so cozy and comforting. Here you’ll find many easy pasta recipes to choose from that please every palate.
My mom’s classic lasagna recipe and my great granddad’s Italian baked spaghetti never disappoint.
Two must-try pasta recipes are my pastitsio Greek lasagna recipe and my creamy Cajun shrimp pasta with sausage. They are super delicious and impressive dishes for family and friends, the holidays or feeding a crowd.
In the springtime, try this easy pasta with lemon and asparagus, it’s light and bright with all the seasonal flavors!
Tuna Macaroni Salad
Classic creamy tuna macaroni salad with onion, celery, hard boiled egg and mayonnaise. Simple recipe made with ingredients on hand and so easy to throw together at the last minute! Everyone loves this comforting tuna pasta salad!
Granddad’s Italian Baked Spaghetti
My great granddad’s Chicago-style Italian baked spaghetti, homemade sauce with beef stew meat and mushrooms, layered with cheddar cheese and spaghetti and baked in a casserole dish.
Creamy Cajun Tortellini Soup
Creamy Cajun tortellini soup for a cozy and comforting quick and easy weeknight dinner! Chock full of tender cheese tortellini, flavorful andouille sausage, spicy Cajun seasoning and spinach. So freaking good!
Cheesy Ground Beef Manicotti
Beef and cheese manicotti stuffed with ground beef and three cheeses, an easy to make cozy and comforting dinner sure to please the whole family.
Pumpkin, Swiss Chard and Sausage Lasagna
Pumpkin sausage lasagna ~ creamy layers of pasta, pumpkin parmesan cream, Swiss chard and Italian sausage. This savory pumpkin pasta bake is perfect cozy fall comfort food!
Gnocchi with Gorgonzola and Walnuts
Gnocchi in creamy Gorgonzola sauce with walnuts, topped with crispy pancetta. Elegant Italian cuisine, perfect for that special occasion dinner.
Sunday Gravy
Sunday Gravy, a comforting and meaty pasta sauce for Sunday supper. Beef short ribs cooked low and slow in tomato sauce until fork tender and then tossed with pasta and topped with grated cheese.
Penne with Prosciutto and Cream
Baked penne with prosciutto, parmesan and cream, just four ingredients. Super easy and delicious for a weeknight dinner or comforting Sunday supper.
Turkey Meatballs and Pasta in Marinara Sauce
Easy ground turkey Italian meatballs simmered in marinara sauce and tossed with penne pasta for a delicious and healthy dinner.