Sausage Meatballs with Creamy Tomato Penne

A tasty one pot dinner to add to your to do list. 1 pound bulk mild Italian sausage 1/2 cup Italian style panko crispy breadcrumbs 1/2 cup finely chopped onions 1 egg 1 – 2 tablespoons olive oil 3 cups chicken broth 1 (25.5 oz) jar tomato basil pasta sauce 3/4 cup whipping cream (you … Continue reading

Hawaiian One Pan Pasta

I’m loving these delicious one pan meals, only one pan to wash, woo hoo! 1 tablespoon olive oil 8 oz ham, cubed 1 (15 oz) can tomato sauce 2 cups chicken broth 1/2 teaspoon onion powder 1/2 teaspoon basil 1/4 teaspoon pepper 8 oz pasta 8 oz pineapple tidbits, drained 8 oz bacon crumbles 1 … Continue reading

Italian Sausage and Spinach Pasta

Another yummy and easy 30 minute meal to add to the list! 12 ounces pasta 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 pound Italian sausage, casings removed 2 cups marinara sauce 1 bunch spinach salt and pepper shredded Parmesan cheese 1  Cook pasta according to package directions. 2  Meanwhile, heat oil in large skillet over medium heat.  … Continue reading

One Pot Cheesy Pasta and Sausage

I’ll be honest, I was surprised at how good this was!  It seemed so easy and so fast that I didn’t have high expectations but it was really good. 3 cups halved grape tomatoes (I used 2 cans of diced tomatoes with liquid) 1 large onion, sliced 1 pound smoked Italian sausage links, precooked and … Continue reading

Turkey Pasta Skillet

Still using up the leftover holiday turkey and ham around here.  We love pasta so this was a great way to use up some of that leftover turkey. 3 cups pasta 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 small pepper, thinly sliced 1/2 cup onion, sliced 1/2 teaspoon oregano 1/2 teaspoon basil 1/4 teaspoon salt 1 – … Continue reading

Baked Pasta with Beef

Dinner doesn’t get any easier than this and bonus, it was yummy! 2 1/2 cups (7 oz) pasta of your choice (I used 16 oz of ziti ) 1 pound hamburger 1 (26 oz) jar spaghetti sauce (I used a 32 oz jar) 1 1/2 cups (6 oz) shredded mozzarella (thought I had mozzarella but … Continue reading

Elbow Macaroni with Crispy Breadcrumbs and Broccoli

Delicious dinner.  That is all. 6 tablespoons olive oil, plus more for drizzling 1/2 cup breadcrumbs zest of 1 lemon 3 cups (12 oz) elbow macaroni 4 cups chopped broccoli 1 clove garlic, minced or pressed 1 cup chicken stock 1 cup shredded parmigiano-reggiano 1  Cook pasta according to package directions.  While pasta is cooking, … Continue reading

Easy Caprese Pasta Salad

Come on Summer, you can do it! 16 oz box of pasta, cooked and drained according to package directions 8 oz chopped Roma tomatoes 8 oz Mozzarella, cut into bite size pieces 1/2 cup fresh chopped basil 1/4 cup pesto 3 tablespoons olive oil 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar salt and pepper Combine all ingredients in … Continue reading

Mexican Beef and Pasta

This dinner hit all the buttons for my family, basically it’s taco pasta and it was yummy!! And easy to make!  My two favorite things. 3 cups pasta 1 pound lean ground beef 1 onion, chopped 2 (14 1/2 oz each) diced tomatoes, undrained 1 (15 oz) can black beans, drained and rinsed 1 can … Continue reading