Chicken Tetrazzini

 

Photo Source:  Natasha's Kitchen

"This Chicken Tetrazzini Recipe is a comforting, supremely creamy, and cheesy pasta bake loaded with tender chicken and plump mushrooms. This meal is a crowd-favorite casserole dish perfect for casual family dinners, holiday potluck parties, bringing a meal to a new mother, and every occasion in between. Watch the video below to see how simple it is!"  Comment from Natasha's Kitchen

Looks delicious!  Natasha provides a video and excellent instructions that include ideas for variations to the recipe.  Check it out!

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Manicotti

 

Photo source:  All Recipes

"This manicotti recipe makes a comforting dinner your family will love. The kids like to help stuff the noodles too! Delicious served with a crispy salad and garlic bread."  Comment from All Recipes

Manicotti is a delicious meal and I have not made it in years.  This semi-homemade recipe looks easy to make since jarred sauce is used.  In my opinion, the hardest part is stuffing the pasta with the cheese mixture.  Just use the smallest spoon you can find!

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Easy Spaghetti and Meatballs

 

Photo source:  Martha Stewart

"Our spaghetti and meatballs recipe makes preparing this classic dish easier than ever. While a pot of water is coming to a boil, combine Parmesan, garlic, breadcrumbs, and an egg with ground beef and mix it gently until well combined. After forming the mixture into balls, you’ll brown them in a pot with a little oil, then add a whole can of crushed tomatoes—no laborious homemade sauce here. Let it simmer while the spaghetti cooks, then combine everything for a hearty, and delicious dinner in under 45 minutes. It doesn’t get easier than that!"  Comment from Martha Stewart.com

I am going to give the sauce a try because it is my belief that using straight up tomato kind of sauce comes out bitter if not cooked for at least an hour or two with the addition of a teaspoon of sugar.  The other thing is that my nana used tomato paste that she would "fry" in the sofrito.  The amount depended on how much sauce to be made.  Small batch would be a tablespoon.  Just my opinion!

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Angel Hair Pasta with Spicy Shrimp

Angel hair pasta is one of my favorite types of pasta.

What I really love . . . it is ready to go from boiling water to plate in 3 or 4 minutes.  When I don't know what I'm hungry for, I start the water boiling with salt and garlic, throw in the Angel Hair Pasta and on the side melt some butter in a little olive oil, add minced garlic.  Drain the pasta, add the butter and garlic mixture and liberally add parmesean cheese.  One of my favorite meals ready within 10 minutes!  Add a salad and some bread and you've got an awesome meal.

But if you want to get a little fancier . . . try Angel Hair Pasta with Spicy Shrimp!  With my version, I saute garlic, green onion, cayenne pepper and dill in a mixture of olive oil and butter, add shrimp and cook for just 4 minutes (or until the shrimp is pink) . . . don't overcook the shrimp!!  Pour over the pasta, add some parmesean cheese . . . mmmm!

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.

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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

 

Photo source:  centslessdeals.com

"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!

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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.

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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.