There are a lot of lasagna variations and this is just another that you might consider if you have leftover cheese filling, as I did. Plus, this is a great recipe to omit the meat and make it vegetarian. The kids really like the white sauce and I loved the […]
A few posts back, I wrote a recipe for tortellini and meat marinara sauce. Ever since, I’ve felt nothing but guilt. I didn’t make the tortellini, I bought it. And, it was frozen. I know it’s not a big deal, but I just felt like a cheat. So I got […]
Some things are just easier, cheaper and more convenient to purchase prepared or frozen, but that doesn’t mean it has to be dehydrated, boxed junk. For this meal, I got lucky and hit a close out on some fresh 3 cheese tortellini in the deli section. $4.99 for a family […]
No ricotta? No worries. If lasagna isn’t possible, don’t give up. Italian bake is just as tasty. Don’t believe me? Try it for yourself. Oh, and don’t forget to modify based on what you have on hand. It’s a recipe built on improvisation. Olives would be a great addition. Experiment […]
Linguini is that pasta that goes well with so many sauces. Personally, I prefer it over spaghetti. I mean, it’s great with white sauce, butter and pesto, red sauce and especially with meatballs. Speaking of marinara or red sauce, I have a recipe for you that is so simple and […]
I’ve had 1/2 a package of dried manicotti shells in the pantry just calling my name. I also had some Spicy Italian Sausage I got on sale for $2 bucks!! I was a bit worried about the spice being too much for the kids, but honestly, it was perfect! I […]