This homemade version of creamy shrimp scampi is every bit as good as what you’d find in a restaurant; sweet shrimp, lots of garlic, and a hint of red pepper flake heat. Don’t sacrifice flavor for convenience – my easy creamy shrimp scampi recipe is perfect for busy weeknights. I’m excited to share with you…
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Homemade Marinara Sauce Recipe
Marinara sauce in America is a red tomato sauce. Something you would get from Olive Garden. In Italy, traditionally, marinara would be tomatoes, onion, spices, and seafood. This acidic mixture the Italians were serving was a staple that would last for a while without refrigeration. My homemade marinara sauce was developed when I got tired…
Best Mexican Ground Beef Casserole Recipe With Pasta
Everyone will love this hearty, flavorful Mexican Ground Beef Casserole. It is made with lean Ground Beef, Pasta, corn, black beans, Rotel tomatoes, and Cheese, and it is Baked until the cheese is melted and bubbly. It takes just over an hour to prepare, so that you will be eating in no time. Mexican Ground Beef…
Lemon Couscous Recipe with Peas and Parmesan
A tasty lemon couscous recipe with peas and parmesan is a great side dish and was perfect with pan-grilled chicken breast. MaryJo was looking through her numerous recipes on her computer and saw this dish. I had made it a couple of times before, but I had just forgotten how good it was. There was…
One Pan Pasta Recipe (30 Minute Meal)
This One Pan Pasta Recipe is super good and it is assembled and cooked in one pan. Less clean-up is the way to go. This recipe makes enough for 6 people. One Pan Pasta Recipe When I was a kid, my Mom found this hot dish recipe that she would make occasionally, and it became…
One Pot Pasta and Chickpeas Stew
One-pot pasta with chickpeas uses simple ingredients but tastes so good. Easy to make in about 40 minutes, so it’s a great weeknight meal. Disclaimer: There are affiliate links in this post. Fall is the perfect time for an easy meal like this one-pot pasta and chickpeas. This healthy recipe is fast to throw…
Baked Feta Pasta like Tik-Tok Original
Baked feta pasta with roasted grape tomatoes is amazingly tasty and so simple to make. This is the viral Tik-Tok video original. After discovering this hack, I had to give it a try. According to Mary Jo, it’s a keeper. While scouring Google the other day, I was searching for viral food photos. As a…
Pesto Pasta with Broccoli and Tomatoes Recipe
This pesto pasta with broccoli and tomatoes recipe is super easy and oh-so good! The hardest part is cutting up the vegetables. This is an old post that I’ve decided to re-post since it is so good and a spring/summer menu idea. *This post contains an affiliate link. This all started when Mary Jo went…
Creamy Penne alla Vodka with Shrimp (Easy One-Pan Dinner)
If you’re craving a cozy, comforting pasta dish, Penne alla Vodka with Shrimp is a fantastic choice. The rich, creamy tomato sauce gets a subtle kick from vodka, while tender shrimp add a touch of sweetness that pairs perfectly with the silky sauce. This simple one-pan meal feels like something you’d order at a restaurant,…
Chicken Orzo Casserole with Spinach
Chicken Orzo Casserole with fresh spinach and feta cheese is a delightful combination of flavors that everyone will love. This recipe has been one of my favorites for quite some time. And it is so easy to make. In about 40 minutes you could have this on the table. Perfect for any night of the…
Cold Pasta Salad With Feta Cheese and Basil Dressing
It seems like a good time to make a Cold Pasta Salad Recipe, which you will surely make several times during the summer months. The recipe makes enough for a crowd and is a perfect side dish for summer cookouts. Disclaimer: This post includes an affiliate link to a recommended product. Hot summer days and cold pasta…
Skinny Fettuccine Alfredo Recipe
Skinny Fettuccine Alfredo is just as creamy and comforting as the high-calorie original. This easy recipe is sure to please your taste buds and your waistline. I think you will like this no-guilt Alfredo sauce…because of things like 65% less fat from using 1 tablespoon of butter instead of 4, reduced fat milk instead of…
Homemade Fettuccine Pasta Recipe
Making homemade fettuccine pasta is a fun project to try, and the result is tasty pasta. I’ll show you how to do it by hand or with a pasta-making machine. The pasta is chewy and delicious. It will taste perfect with your favorite sauce. This recipe post contains affiliate links. Homemaking Pasta If you’ve ever…
Cauliflower Pasta-Pancetta+Parmesan
Cauliflower and pancetta on pasta with a creamy melted parmesan sauce. Delightfully tasty and easy to make. You’ve got to give this a try. First off….there are just 5 ingredients to this recipe plus salt and crushed red pepper. The whole thing can be made in about 30 minutes. Perfect for a busy weeknight meal….
30 Minute Shrimp Mac and Cheese Recipe
Shrimp mac and cheese needs to be on your shortlist of recipes to make. It’s a one-pan meal and takes around a half hour to make. If you like creamy cheesy….and shrimpy…and a little crunchy, you’ve come to the right place. This shrimp mac and cheese is all of this. And did I mention it’s…