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Three Cheese Baked Mushroom Pasta – An Easy Vegetarian Pasta Bake

November 30, 2016 By Aly 9 Comments

This Three Cheese Baked Mushroom Pasta is chic and comforting, perfect for the holidays or a chilly evening dinner.

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On a chilly evening, there is nothing better than a pan of baked pasta hot out of the oven. The browned cheesy pasta with crisp edges on the top peels away to uncover a creamy sauce laden pasta for the ultimate comforting bite. In my house, it takes some skilled negotiation for those crisp edges. Of course, when you are the chef, you might be able to claim seniority but that’s an argument for another day.

Today I’m thrilled to share a delicious vegetarian pasta dish that is fabulous for the holiday menu or days when you want a meat-free dish – a Three Cheese Baked Mushroom Pasta that is made a little lighter but tastes oh so decadent.

If you open my pantry, you will see that I have a thing for cavatappi pasta – specifically De Cecco cavatappi pasta. It’s one of the first dried pastas I reach for whenever I’m in the mood to make pasta. De Cecco is a premium Italian pasta brand that is delicious on its own or complimented with a sauce. It never gets mushy or falls apart– even if you cook it a minute or two over because you were browsing Snapchat at the stove (not that I’ve ever done that *cough*). De Cecco pasta is a durum semolina pasta that always comes out perfectly al dente and stands up well in baked pasta dishes. While I keep a number of different types of De Cecco pasta in the pantry, there is something about the curly q-esque shape of the cavatappi pasta that has me enamored – it’s fun yet chic and my guests always seem to love it.

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Orzo With Italian Sausage and Roasted Red Peppers

June 23, 2016 By Aly 10 Comments

For an easy weeknight dinner, make this scrumptious Orzo with Italian Sausage and Roasted Red Peppers – just a few ingredients and a lot of flavor!

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Easy weeknight dinners have been my saving grace the past few weeks and this Orzo with Italian Sausage and Roasted Red Peppers has made multiple appearances on weekly meal plan – it’s that good.

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Easy No-Boil Baked Tortellini With #PregoSauce

January 6, 2016 By Aly 19 Comments

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Ever have one of those days when you are trying to think what to make for dinner, and then your mind draws a blank? I deal with it more often than I care to admit.

With today’s busy schedules, finding something that is ready in a flash with minimum effort is a must. For those nights when you’re craving a bit of comfort, this Easy No-Boil Baked Tortellini comes to the rescue.

Some of my must-have staples include refrigerated tortellini, various cheeses including ricotta, mozzarella and Parmesan, fresh thyme, and, of course, Prego Sauces. So, one evening when I came home late from the 9 to 9 and did the classic “stare into the abyss of the refrigerator” thing looking for what to whip up for dinner, inspiration struck. I grabbed a few ingredients, and this recipe became a tried and true….

Rustic Skillet Lasagna – Easy Dinner Ideas With #PregoSauce

October 23, 2015 By Aly 26 Comments

This Rustic Skillet Lasagna is a delicious and easy weeknight dinner idea. A few ingredients, a bit of simmering and this skillet lasagna goes from stovetop to table in about 30 minutes!

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Today, I have one of the best, easy dinner ideas that I promise your family will ask for often – a Rustic Skillet Lasagna. Even better, this Rustic Skillet Lasagna comes together in about 30 minutes with most of the ingredients straight from the pantry!

Whenever I think lasagna or want to have lasagna on the menu, I plan ahead and set aside some serious time to make it. However, for a weeknight dinner, lasagna is not an option unless I have it at the ready in the freezer or fridge. Thankfully, this skillet lasagna has changed my outlook and comes together in a flash….

Pasta with Braised Short Ribs – A Chic Twist On A Classic

October 2, 2015 By Aly 8 Comments

For the ultimate in comfort food, Pasta with Braised Short Ribs is always a favorite. Rich meaty short ribs are simmered in a flavorful tomato sauce and then tumbled with cavatappi pasta for the ultimate chic and comforting dinner!

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Today’s recipe is one you are going to love – either for Sunday supper or entertaining a crowd – Pasta with Braised Short Ribs.

I have a confession – I have a thing for short ribs.

When the weather gets that slight chill, I find reasons to make short ribs – whether they are braised slowly in the oven , with a touch of Guinness or the trusty slow cooker. I love short ribs simmered in chili, in tequila braised short rib sliders, simmered with cinnamon, made into burgers with horseradish cream sauce, or even setting my kitchen slightly ablaze with my favorite short rib enchiladas. You could say it’s bordering on an obsession but I am perfectly okay with that….