Delicious Pizza Casserole

Ingredients:1 lb. ground meat1 16 oz. box bow tie pasta½ teaspoon salt½ teaspoon oregano½ teaspoon garlic powder2 ounces sliced pepperoni1 (26 ounce) jar pasta sauce1 10 oz. can diced Italian style tomatoes¼ cup grated parmesan cheese1 (8 ounce) package shredded Italian cheese blendAny other pizza toppings, you can add like black olives, sausage, onions, green … Read more

CHICKEN CORDON BLEU CASSEROLE!

Ingredients:1 lb. Pasta (I used penne-you could use any fun shaped pasta)1 cup Chicken Breasts, cooked and cubed1 cup Ham, cooked and cubed1 1/2 cups Milk8 oz. Cream Cheese (softened)2 Tbsp. Dried Minced Onion2 cups Swiss Cheese, shreddedSaltPepperCayenne Pepper1 cup Panko Crumbs1/2 cup Butter, melted Directions:Bring a large pot of water to a boil over … Read more

Ranch Pasta Salad With Bacon

Ingredients:1 (12 ounce) packageuncooked tri-colored rotini pasta10 slices bacon1 cup mayonnaise1 (1 ounce) packet dry ranch dressing mix1⁄4 teaspoon garlic powder1⁄2 cup milk (more, if needed)1 large tomatoes, chopped or 15 grape tomatoes, cut in half1 (3 ounce) cansliced black olives1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, shreddedsalt and pepper Instructions:Bring a large pot of lightly salted … Read more

Baked Ravioli

Ingredients:1 25 oz. (1 lb) frozen cheese ravioli1 24 oz. jar marinara or spaghetti sauce1 1lb. ground beef1 tsp. dried basil1 T. minced garlic1/2 tsp. dried parsley8 oz. shredded mozzarella cheese1/4 C. parmesan cheese Instructions: Brown ground beef and drain, add in 1 C. of the pasta sauce, garlic and basil. Remove from heat and … Read more

Cajun Shrimp & Sausage Pasta

Ingredients1/2 – 3/4 lb cooked fettuccine2 TBS olive oil1 lb peeled, deveined raw large shrimp1 TBS plus 2 tsp Essence seasoning (recipe below – I think you can buy this, too.)1 1/2 smoked turkey sausages, sliced and quartered (I use Butterball)1/2 cup diced green pepper1/2 cup diced yellow onion1 TBS minced garlic1/2 cup chicken stock1 … Read more

MARTHA’S COMPANY CASSEROLE

Did you grow up having a dish (or several) that you only associate with particular occasions? For some people it’s dishes that are mainly made around the holidays, but for others there are a myriad recipes made for certain events and get-togethers. For our family, it was Martha’s Company Casserole, and we had it almost … Read more

Chicken with Lemon Garlic Pasta

Ingredients ROMANO CHICKEN: 1/2 lb chicken breasts, butterflied or thinly cut into cutlets salt and pepper 1/2 cup finely grated parmesan cheese 1 egg dry parsley 1/2 cup panko bread crumbs, homemade or store-bought oil for frying – I used combination of olive oil and sunflower oil LEMON GARLIC PASTA: 1/2 lb linguine or spaghetti or other pasta juice from 1 lemon, or to taste 3 cloves garlic, minced zest from … Read more

Cajun Shrimp Scampi

Ingredients : 12 raw shrimps (as many as you’d like, I like having a lot in my pasta)1 serving of pasta (preferably a linguine)2 cloves garlic, minced2 tbs. butter1/2 c. heavy creamshredded parmesan cheese1/8 tsp. basilsalt and pepper to tasteflour (to thicken)cajun seasoning1/4 c. parsleyWhite wine (not shown)olive oil (not shown)   Directions : Heat … Read more

Pasta Salad Recipes

Ingredients 2-1/2 cups uncooked bow tie pasta 6 cups torn romaine lettuce 1 medium tomato, diced 4 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled 1/2 cup ranch dressing 1 Tablespoon barbecue sauce 1/4 teaspoon pepper Instructions Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain. Then rinse pasta under cold water. In a large bowl, combine the romaine lettuce, … Read more

Peanut Butter Noodles

“This is kid friendly with an Asian twist. Can also be made with spaghetti pasta.” Ingredients 1/2 cup chicken broth 1 1/2 tablespoons minced fresh ginger root 3 tablespoons soy sauce 3 tablespoons peanut butter 1 1/2 tablespoons honey 2 teaspoons hot chile paste (optional) 3 cloves garlic, minced 8 ounces Udon noodles 1/4 cup … Read more