Bang Bang Shrimp Pasta

Photo source:  Mom On Timeout

"Shrimp pasta recipes are one of our favorites that we turn to during busy weeks. Not only do they come together quickly, they taste amazing! This Bang Bang Shrimp Pasta is a tried and true recipe that combines succulent, tender shrimp with a creamy, spicy sauce that is simply irresistible. Quick, satisfying, and easy to make this easy shrimp recipe has an incredibly blend of flavors and textures. A terrific way to ensure you get more “timeout” to enjoy with your friends and family.

You’re going to love the blend of delightful East Asian flavors and comforting Italian pasta – it’s sure to be a new favorite!"  Comment from Mom On Timeout

As much as I love shrimp pasta, I have never had the bang bang version.  Looking forward to trying this recipe out.

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Chicken Alfredo Stuffed Shells

 

Photo source:  The Food Network

"Filled with ricotta and tender chicken-thigh meat, these stuffed shells are the best vessel for our beloved—and ultra-creamy—alfredo sauce yet!"  Comment from The Food Network

These stuffed shells look delicious!

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Lobster Ravioli Bake

 

Photo source:  All Recipes

"This lobster ravioli bake is rich, creamy, and cheesy, and could not be easier, thanks to store bought lobster ravioli and lobster bisque."  Comment from All Recipes

Love the simplicity of this recipe which includes some of my favorite things.  Quick, easy and delicious is a winner for me.  Can't wait to try this one!

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Shrimp Scampi with Linguini

Photo source:  The Food Channel

One of my favorite meals!  There are many ways to make what I call shrimp pasta, either a butter base or white sauce with many variations in between.  If you click on the label "shrimp pasta," you will find more recipes.

This recipe comes from one of my favorite chefs, Tyler Florence from The Food Network.  All of his recipes are fabulous!  Click here to go to the recipe page.

Penne Pimento Cheese

Photo source:  zestuous.com

Pasta should be a major food group . . . at least it is in my house.  

This dish looks like a very fancy mac 'n cheese with pimentos . . . and the possibilities are endless for variations.

It is one of those dishes that is delicious as a hot meal or a cold pasta salad.

Click here to go to the zestuous.com recipe page.

Chicken Alfredo ~ lighter version

Photo source:  Recipe Girl

Alfredo-style pasta is my favorite type of pasta!

The recipe is from Recipe Girl . . . I have not tried it yet, but it looks like a keeper! Her blog is awesome :)  Click here to go to the recipe page.

Ravioli Filling Recipes and Pasta Sauce Make for Easy Italian Dinners

 

Photo source: Better Homes and Gardens

This excellent article has everything you need to know about making ravioli from scratch, including the dough, the filling and recipes.  If you love ravioli, this article is for you.  Make the best ravioli ever for your friends and family!

Click here to go to the Better Homes and Gardens page on ravioli.

Chicken Alfredo with Broccoli

 

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"This is an easy way to turn jarred Alfredo sauce into a dinner everyone loves. Pasta and crisp, tender broccoli are tossed in creamy sauce with juicy chicken and a simple sprinkle of Parmesan."  Comment from centslessdeals.com

I love easy, delicious and semi-homemade dishes.  Love pasta dishes with a creamy sauce!

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Creamy Crab Pasta

 

Photo source:  Simply Recipes

This Creamy Crab Pasta looks like some of the expensive pasta dishes I've had at popular restaurants.  The homemade pasta dishes I make at home are just as delicious as those in the restaurants.  If you just want to get out of the kitchen and give yourself a break, go to the restaurant.  But if you just want an awesome pasta dish that you can make yourself for a fraction of the price, try a recipe like this one.

Click here to go to the Simply Recipes recipe page and make this awesome crab pasta.

Creamy Garlic Noodles {Homemade Pasta Roni}

 

Photo source:  Plain Chicken

"Creamy Garlic Noodles {Homemade Pasta Roni} – SOOO much better than the boxed stuff. We make this all the time. Easy and super delicious! Everything is made in the same pot! Ready in about 15 minutes. You’ll never use the boxed stuff again." Comment from Plain Chicken

Love it!  I would make a meal of these noodles, maybe throw in some shrimp along with the cheese mixture.  Looks delicious and I will be trying this soon.

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Lasagna Casserole

 

Photo source: Taste of Home

"All the traditional flavor of lasagna, with none of the fuss. We've simplified the layers in this lasagna casserole so the dish comes together more quickly.

Lasagna is already a one-dish casserole, so you might be wondering what’s new about this lasagna casserole recipe. It all boils down to prep time. A traditional lasagna can take up to an hour to prepare, which doesn’t exactly capture the ease I usually associate with casseroles. In this version, the layers are simplified to bring that prep time down to 15 minutes."  Comment from Taste of Home

Love the simplicity of using jarred sauce or the option of homemade pasta sauce.  The only thing I would substitute is ricotta for the cottage cheese.  All in a casserole is a great idea.  Love it!

Click here to go to the Taste of Home recipe page.

Ham Ravioli Bake

 

Photo source:  Taste of  Home

"With shortcuts ingredients like leftover cooked ham, frozen cheese ravioli and jarred Alfredo sauce, this family-friendly ham ravioli bake comes together in a flash."  Comment from Taste of Home

This recipe is truly a semi-homemade meal that looks like you spent hours making.  Love that it is a great meal for using leftover ham, too.  Looks delicious!

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Spicy Shrimp Fettuccine Alfredo

 

Photo source:  Taste of Home

"Spicy Shrimp Alfredo feels like a special dish (because it is!), but with jarred Alfredo sauce it's completely obtainable for even novice cooks."  Comment from Taste of Home

I often use jarred sauce when I just don't feel like cooking sauce for hours.  Of course the sauce cooked for hours is better, but the jarred sauce is a great substitute.

Click here to go to the Taste of Home recipe page.

There's more . . . if you want to cook it from scratch.

"Instead of buying a jar of sauce, make it from scratch for this easy shrimp Alfredo recipe. The garlic aroma will call your family to the table."  Comment from Taste of Home Test Kitchen

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Tagliatelle Pasta (Homemade)

 

Photo source:  Savoring Pasta

"Learn how to make egg tagliatelle at home with this simple, authentic Italian recipe. This fresh tagliatelle pasta turns out silky, tender, and perfect for all your favorite tagliatelle recipes."  Comment from Savoring Pasta

Nothing like homemade pasta!

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Creamy Cajun Chicken Pasta

 

Photo source:  Easy Chicken Recipes

"Making the creamy garlic parmesan pasta sauce from scratch is totally easy, and it balances out the heat of the Cajun chicken so well. This dish can easily be made with penne or another pasta, and I have a delicious chicken and shrimp pasta version I love too!"

Love this type of chicken creamy pasta meal and will be trying this version soon.

Click here to go to the Easy Chicken Recipes recipe page.

How to Make Homemade Pasta

 

Photo source:  All Recipes

"Fresh homemade pasta has a unique bite that you just can't get from dried pasta. And making noodles by hand isn't really all that hard. Here's how to make homemade pasta, with and without a pasta machine to roll out the dough."  Comment from All Recipes

The Captain and I used to make homemade pasta all the time.  We would call it a date night kind of thing and it can be a lot of fun.  It isn't that it is difficult . . . it is time consuming.  Just set aside some time and make it a fun thing.  The results are delicious. 

Click here to go to the All Recipes recipe page that is way more than just a recipe.  The article is a detailed tutorial on making the pasta with or without a pasta machine.

Spaghetti Aglio E Olio UPDATED

Photo source: Food Network

My nana often made this meal for lunch with homemade garlic bread, salad (with oil and vinegar dressing and parmesan cheese) and iced tea with lemon.  It was such a treat for me and it still remains one of my favorite meals.

The photo and the following link to recipe and video comes from Ina Garten, but I make mine a different way . . . I think much easier!

My version starts off by getting my pasta water boiling and get the pasta cooking.

At the same time, I heat up a pan and melt about 1/2 stick of butter (depends on how much pasta you are making).  Add about 2 garlic cloves, making sure the garlic does not brown.

Angel hair pasta is what I prefer and the best thing is that it is ready in three minutes, so I have to work fast to put this all together.

As the garlic is sautéing in the butter, I start adding pasta water little by little.  (You'll need to experiment with how much pasta water you add.)  I love the way the pasta water slightly thickens the butter and also brings lots of flavor!  Right before the pasta is done, I throw in a handful of parsley.

Add drained pasta to the mixture, along with about 1/2 cup of parmesan cheese.  Mix together!  I always make sure that I have enough mixture to add to the pasta so that the pasta doesn't stick together.  I hate when that happens! Reserve some of the pasta water when draining in case you need more.

A note about my recipe . . . I prefer butter over olive oil because I really don't like the taste of olive oil.  You can use olive oil or a combination of both.  Whatever you prefer!  

All in all, I've got this recipe down to just five minutes from start to finish.  I've had lots of practice making it since I was a little girl!

Click here to get to Ina Garten's recipe.

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Johnny Marzetti Casserole

 

Photo source: Real Simple

Apparently there is a mystery concerning the identity of Johnny Marzetti.  Who is he, where did the recipe come from and why is it named after him?  Interesting read on the article since I wondered about the recipe name when I first found it.

The recipe is similar to my pasta concoctions that change regularly with my mood.  Lazy day I make with jarred spaghetti sauce, other times I make my own sauce and let it cook for hours.  Most of the time I use italian sausage, sometimes brown some ground beef with the sausage and I love it with ziti.  Also love it with angel hair pasta. How about some chunky sliced mushrooms on occasion?  When I plate it (sometimes), the pasta is topped with ricotta cheese, then the sauce.  Delicious!  But then again, I can't call it a Johnny Marzetti dish because of all the variations.

Click here to go to the Real Simple recipe page with excellent instructions with photos.  And then there is that Johnny Marzetti story!

Crack Chicken Penne Pasta

 

Photo source:  Easy Chicken Recipes

Cream cheese, ranch, bacon, chicken sounds awesome.  Looks like an easy one-pot meal.  Sounds like a winner to me!

This recipe comes from Becky at Easy Chicken Recipes.  Click here to go to the recipe page.

The Best Way to Make Lasagne

 

Photo source:  Sip and Feast

There are so many ways I've seen people make lasagne.  I make mine the way my nana did, much like Jim of Sip and Feast does.  The differences are . . . I make little bite sized meatballs made with beef and pork, and I make italian sausage and cut it up in small bite size pieces . . . pure ricotta goes in by the spoonful in all layers and I use a lot since I love it.  And I love chunky lasagne.  

Click here to go to Jim's recipe page to print out or check out his video below.  Subscribe to his You Tube channel if you love italian food, he is one of the best I have seen!