noodles and pasta

Noodles & Pasta

Baked Ziti with Spinach

Baked ziti is a favorite comfort dish in my home! Adding spinach is a quick and easy way to get more leafy greens into your family's diet without complaints.

Noodles & Pasta

Chilled Italian Shrimp and Tortellini Salad

This delicious, light shrimp and tortellini salad can be served as a side or main dish, perfect for summer potlucks or pool parties, or anytime you need a pasta salad that isn't weighed down with heavy mayo.

Noodles & Pasta

Broccoli Rabe and Sausage Parsnip Pasta

If you don’t like the bitterness of broccoli rabe, broccolini or broccoli would also work in it’s place.

Noodles & Pasta

One-Pot Chicken Fajita Pasta

A Mexican-inspired pasta dish... Chicken fajitas meets pasta night! This easy chicken dinner is made in one pot, for an easy dinner ready in under 30 minutes!

Noodles & Pasta

Hamburger Soup III

Hearty ground beef simmers with potatoes, carrots, celery, and tomatoes in a savory broth. Comforting and rich, this classic soup is perfect for cozy family dinners and reheats beautifully for leftovers.

Noodles & Pasta

Pasta Chick Pea Salad

1 (16 ounce) package rotelle pasta 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil 1/2 cup chopped oil-cured olives 2 tablespoons minced fresh oregano 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley 1 bunch green onions, chopped 1 (15 ounce) can garbanzo beans, drained 1/4 cup red wine vinegar 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese salt and pepper to taste

Noodles & Pasta

Spicy Whole Wheat Linguini with Sausage and Roasted Peppers

I love using spicy chicken sausage to give it a little kick, but if you want to make this mild for your family, simply swap it for sweet Italian.

Noodles & Pasta

Slow Cooker Minestrone Soup Recipe

This is by far the BEST Italian minestrone soup in the slow cooker, a classic, hearty Italian soup with tomatoes, white beans, vegetables and pasta.

Noodles & Pasta

PHILLY Creamy Basil and Red Pepper Pasta

Inspired by Philly flavors, penne pasta dresses in creamy sauce with roasted red peppers, fresh basil, and Parmesan. Bold, sweet, and herbaceous—elegant enough for dinner guests, easy enough for weeknights.

Noodles & Pasta

Easy Macaroni Casserole

This super easy macaroni casserole is a baked pasta dish with ground turkey, veggies, marinara sauce and cheese. Kid-friendly and no need to pre-cook the pasta!

Noodles & Pasta

Summer Pasta Salad with Baby Greens

I love making this mayo-less summer pasta salad with arugula, spinach, sun dried tomatoes, capers, fresh shaved Parmesan cheese and a splash of balsamic and oil.

Noodles & Pasta

Ground Beef Mexican Style

Pasta tossed with seasoned ground beef, black beans, corn, and taco spices. Finished with cheese, cilantro, and lime—this Tex-Mex mashup is flavorful, fun, and ready in one pot.

Noodles & Pasta

Linguini with Sautéed Scallops and Peas

Scallops are great for a quick meal any night of the week and are a real treat. They can be quickly sautéed, then added to salads like this Scallop and Baby Green Citrus Mojo Salad, and this delicious Scallop and Grapefruit Salad, but once in a while when I want something more substantial, I love it with pasta. Here I tossed it with some pasta and peas, for a dinner that took less than 15 minutes to make.