Move over potato chips, Air Fryer Pasta Chips are taking over! Pasta is boiled until al dente and then cooked in the air fryer for a crunchy chip that has a bit of chew giving them a perfect texture. Serve as a party appetizer with marinara dip or as a crunchy alternative to potato chips …
Pan Fried Gnocchi is so simple to make and only takes about 15 minutes to fry up! It’s the perfect comfort food for a quick weeknight meal. Smothered in savory garlic butter with rosemary and thyme, this gnocchi might even start replacing your pasta in your Italian inspired cuisine repertoire!
Chicken Caesar Pasta Salad pairs two classic dishes and only takes about 20 minutes to prepare. Chicken Caesar Pasta Salad is the perfect mashup of two very simple dishes. The result is an easy recipe that’s low fuss and big on flavor. We also have a few other pasta salad recipes that we absolutely love …
Dill Pickle Pasta Salad is an easy pasta salad packed with creamy dressing, cheddar cheese, and plenty of dill pickle flavor. It’s great as a side dish for your next BBQ or picnic. Pasta salads are so easy to make and great for a light meal option during the Summer. Some of our other favorite …
Pesto Pasta Salad is full of rotini pasta, mozzarella pearls, olives, cherry tomatoes and basil, then tossed with fresh basil pesto. It’s an easy side dish for your next picnic or potluck. You can’t go wrong with a great pesto pasta salad full of fresh ingredients. Some of our other favorite pasta salad recipes are …
Jalapeno Bacon Mac and Cheese has all the flavors of your favorite jalapeno poppers but in a creamy, cheesy pasta. Spicy jalapenos, smoky bacon, and crunchy breadcrumbs take regular macaroni and cheese to the next level! Macaroni and cheese might just be the ultimate side dish. Whether it’s an easy stove top mac and cheese, …
This Penne alla Vodka recipe is the perfect blend of tomato, vodka, heavy cream, garlic, and onions simmered together to make a unique, pink sauce.
Mexican Spaghetti is a easy casserole recipe full of ground beef, peppers, onions, tomatoes, spaghetti, and topped with a savory cheese blend. Tex-Mex or Mexican food, as it’s referred to by some, has been an American favorite for years. From enchilada casserole, chorizo breakfast burritos, to chicken and cheese quesadillas, Tex-Mex encompasses a wide assortment …
This tomato basil pasta is a simple recipe that uses fresh basil, garlic, and tomatoes to create a pasta dinner everyone will love! Wow, it’s hard to believe we shared this recipe over 3 years ago. It’s just one of many pasta recipes we have on the site. Whether you prefer a loaded sauce like …
A cheesy, savory broccoli cheese pasta bake made with Parmesan and Gruyere cheeses! It’s a warm and comforting casserole everyone will love. Over the years Kim and I have made a lot of pasta recipes. We have simple ones, like our spicy fettuccine alfredo, easy tuna casserole, and creamy chicken noodle casserole. Of course, we …
A quick and delicious taco pasta loaded with ground beef, tomatoes, green chiles, Tex-Mex spices, and lots of cheddar cheese! We originally published this post about 2 years ago. Sadly, it hasn’t gone over so well. It seems, not many people were interested in a taco pasta salad. So, Kim completely revamped the recipe. Today, …
With our easy to follow recipe, you can learn to make this cheesy, spicy King Ranch chicken pasta in your Instant Pot! I’m a huge fan of King Ranch chicken casserole. So, I couldn’t wait to try Kim’s twist on the casserole recipe. She took all the flavor of that tasty casserole and turned it …
Our chicken bacon ranch pasta salad is loaded with all the flavors you love like ranch dressing, bacon, chicken, and pasta noodles. Enjoy it cold or warm! This chicken bacon ranch pasta salad recipe was the very first pasta salad to be published on the blog. We always enjoy it after it’s been chilled for …
Our Greek pasta salad features rigatoni pasta, tomatoes, feta cheese, and red onions tossed in a lemon vinaigrette made with minced garlic and red wine vinegar. It’s been over 2 years since we posted this recipe. Kim and I felt it was time to revisit it and update the content for our readers. As you …
Craving a spicy fettuccine alfredo? We took a traditional alfredo sauce and infused it with creole seasonings to create a spicy dish guaranteed to please. When Kim and I first met, one of our favorite places to eat was Red Lobster. Kim enjoyed an angel hair pasta recipe, while preferred a dish with a little …
How can you go wrong with a cheesy pasta bake casserole? Tender pasta noodles smothered with yummy tomato sauce and gooey cheese. It’s the perfect match! There are two things that I really enjoy about a great cheesy pasta bake. The first is the overall simplicity of the meal. You only need a few ingredients …
Basil, garlic, and tomatoes blended with olive oil are the main ingredients in this easy marinara sauce recipe that almost anyone can prepare. Wow, this recipe was originally published back February of 2017. It’s been over two (2) years since we added this pasta sauce to the blog. Well, turns out, the post needs a …
Craving a veggie dish that’s still packed with protein? Our mushroom lasagna is loaded with veggies and has a low-fat, high-protein cottage cheese filling! This post is sponsored by Hiland Dairy but the content and opinions expressed here are my own. A quick look at the recipes on our site will confirm that nobody in …
A simple homemade chicken alfredo recipe in just seven easy steps! Tender grilled chicken atop a bed of fettuccine pasta, covered in cheesy Alfredo sauce. This homemade chicken alfredo recipe has always been one of our favorite pasta dishes. In fact, I’ve been making it for over 15 years. It was one the first meals …
Our Instant Pot Penne alla Vodka has all the great flavors of onions, garlic, red pepper flakes, tomatoes, and heavy cream tossed with tender penne noodles just like the stove top version. Only this version takes less time, since it’s made in a pressure cooker. I’ve thought long and hard about how to write this post. …
Instant Pot Pizza Pasta – It’s the best of both worlds if you are in the mood for pizza and pasta. This ultimate food mash-up combines all the ingredients of a supreme pizza with the ease of Instant Pot spaghetti. We eat more than our fair share of pizza and pasta. Some of our favorites …
*This post may contain affiliate links. If you purchase an item after clicking one of those links, we may receive a small commission. Cheesy Chicken Fajita Pasta is packed full of perfectly seasoned chicken, loads of fresh veggies covered in a creamy, flavorful sauce. This dish comes together in no time and makes an easy …
The easiest homemade lemon cream sauce tossed with pasta you will ever find. The sauce itself is infused with lemon juice, heavy cream, and minced garlic. This has to be one of Kim’s favorite dishes. It’s creamy, salty, and slightly tart. The best part about the pasta dish is the overall simplicity. Truth be told, …
A fresh and easy cold pasta salad with vegetables made using just a few simple ingredients, including frozen vegetables and creamy homemade ranch dressing. Summer is almost here and Kim and I are so excited! We have a few recipes that are perfect for the warm temperatures. For this week, we’re starting with a cold …