pasta

Caprese Mac and Cheese

Velvety macaroni and cheese, caprese style, with fresh mozzarella, Roma tomatoes and basil leaves. It’s a winning combination!

Bacon and Avocado Macaroni Salad

A simple macaroni salad loaded with fresh avocado and applewood smoked bacon tossed in a lemon-thyme dressing – the best macaroni salad I’ve ever had!

Zucchini Ribbon Pasta

With spring upon us, it’s time to pack in our fresh veggies with this zucchini ribbon pasta – perfect for Meatless Monday!

Black Truffle Pasta with Meyer Lemon Cream Sauce

Black truffle pasta imported from Italy is slathered in a creamy Meyer lemon sauce!

Bolognese Sauce

Homemade ragu that tastes so much better than the bottled stuff!

Broccoli Chicken Mac and Cheese

This lightened-up mac and cheese is the best way to sneak in some veggies for those picky eaters! Also freezer-friendly!

Slow Cooker Spaghetti Sauce

A rich and meaty spaghetti sauce easily made in the crockpot – it makes enough to feed an army and you can freeze the leftovers!

Slow Cooker Pork Ragu

Flavorful, tender pork easily made in the crockpot for a crowd pleasing dinner with such minimal effort!

Spicy Chipotle Pesto Pasta

This pesto is unbelievably easy to make, and this pasta packs in quite a punch. Perfect for those busy weeknights!

Chicken Pesto Lasagna Roll-Ups

Comfort food in easy single serving form with a cheesy, creamy pesto filling!

Spinach and Artichoke Dip Pasta

All the flavors of the cheesy, creamy dip in pasta form!

Chorizo Mac and Cheese

A fun tex-mex twist on the traditional mac and cheese that the whole family will love!

Pesto Pasta with Sun Dried Tomatoes and Roasted Asparagus

A quick and easy dish for those busy weeknights, and it is chockfull of veggies!

Threaded Spaghetti Hot Dog Bites with Homemade Marinara Sauce

These hot dog bites are so fun to make with both kids and grown-ups!

"Another recipe from Cooking Pleasures that I am putting here for safe keeping. Serve these with some jasmine rice and green beans for a lovely meal. Feel free to adjust the amount of jalapenos you use ot suit your taste."