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Spaghetti with marinara sauce on a plate.

Homemade Marinara Sauce

May 20, 2023 By Joe 1 Comment

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…

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Filed Under: Pasta, Sauces

Mexican casserole in a glass baking dish.

Best Mexican Ground Beef Casserole Recipe With Pasta

July 26, 2022 By Joe 12 Comments

This Mexican ground beef casserole is a hearty and flavorful dish that is perfect for a family meal. It is made with ground beef, pasta, corn, black beans, Rotel tomatoes, and cheese, and it is baked until the cheese is melted and bubbly. Mexican Ground Beef Casserole with Pasta I’ve been on a ground beef…

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Filed Under: Beef, Main dish, Pasta

Overhead view of a bowl of couscous.

Lemon Couscous Recipe with Peas and Parmesan

January 28, 2022 By Joe 1 Comment

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…

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Overhead view of spaghetti hot dish.

One Pan Pasta Recipe | 30 Minute Meal

December 6, 2021 By Joe 6 Comments

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…

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Filed Under: Beef, Pasta

One pot pasta and chickpeas. Simple ingredients and so tasty. | joeshealthymeals.com

One Pot Pasta and Chickpeas Stew

November 2, 2021 By Joe 3 Comments

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, which means we receive a commission on sales of the products that we recommend. Fall is the perfect time for an easy meal…

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Filed Under: Main dish, Pasta, soup

Overhead view of a plate of pasta.

Baked Feta Pasta like Tik-Tok Original

September 14, 2021 By Joe 2 Comments

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…

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Filed Under: Main dish, Pasta, Vegetarian

Overhead view of pasta and vegetables in a skillet.

Pesto Pasta with Broccoli and Tomatoes Recipe

April 8, 2021 By Joe 2 Comments

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 which means that I may make…

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Filed Under: Main dish, Pasta, Vegetarian

Vodka sauce on penne pasta with shrimp.

Penne alla Vodka with Shrimp-Creamy Sauce Recipe

February 16, 2021 By Joe 23 Comments

Vodka sauce is one of my favorites and one that I don’t make often enough. This time I made it and threw in some gulf shrimp to make penne alla vodka sauce with shrimp. The vodka sauce is silky smooth and the shrimp in the vodka sauce is a perfect combination. Penne alla Vodka Sauce…

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Filed Under: Main dish, Pasta, Seafood

Close-up of chicken casserole.

Orzo Chicken Casserole

December 28, 2020 By Joe 2 Comments

Orzo Chicken 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…

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Filed Under: Chicken, Main dish, Pasta

Overhead view of cold pasta salad in a glass bowl

Pasta Salad Recipe With Feta Cheese And Basil Dressing

June 30, 2020 By Joe 7 Comments

It seems like a good time for Cold Pasta Salad Recipe and this is one 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…

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Filed Under: Pasta, Salads, Side dishes

Close up overhead view of fettuccini alfredo with chopped parsley garnish.

Skinny Fettuccine Alfredo

June 4, 2020 By Joe 4 Comments

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…

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Cutting fettuccine in a Kitchen Aid pasta roller.

Homemade Fettuccine Pasta Recipe

May 11, 2020 By Joe 5 Comments

Making homemade fettuccine pasta is a fun project to try and the end result is tasty pasta. I’ll show you how to do it by hand or with a pasta making machine. If you’ve ever had fresh made pasta you’ll know how good it is…and it is so much different than dried, boxed pasta. It…

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Bowl of pasta with cauliflower and pancetta.

Cauliflower Pasta-Pancetta+Parmesan

October 5, 2019 By Joe 1 Comment

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….

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Filed Under: Main dish, Pasta

Classic cold tuna salad with onions, celery, tomatoes and peas.

Cold Tuna Salad For Hot Summer Nights

July 9, 2019 By Joe 7 Comments

A classic cold tuna salad is a perfect cold dinner option on these hot summer evenings. It’s super easy to make and I’ll show you how I’ve made it over the years. This salad is tasty, creamy, and crunchy with chopped onion, celery, and tomatoes. And don’t forget the peas which add an additional brightness…

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Delicious shrimp mac and cheese.

Shrimp Mac and Cheese Recipe

January 22, 2019 By Joe 4 Comments

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…

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Filed Under: Main dish, Pasta, Seafood

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Ground Beef and Cabbage Recipe

Ground beef and cabbage are a terrific combination of flavors. Add to that a couple of unique spices to really make this recipe special. And, by using lean ground beef, the calories stay low for this healthy casserole dish. I was thinking that with St. Patrick’s Day coming up, a recipe with cooked cabbage without…

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Plate of crepes with melted cheese on top.

Crepes St. Jacques Recipe

Crepes St. Jacques is a copycat recipe from the old Magic Pan restaurant chain and the flavor of this is outstanding. If you enjoy seafood, this is the recipe to try.   I knew it wouldn’t take long for me to try a savory crepe dish.  After having so much fun making sweet crepes, I…

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Tender Beef Tips and Egg Noodles

Cool fall days are coming and it’s time for some comfort food. Tender beef tips and egg noodles fill the bill. Using beef stew meat and simmering it for a couple of hours makes it tender and succulent. Perfect for a fall evening. This post contains an affiliate link. See our privacy policy for details….

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