Snowman Pasta with Crispy Pancetta, Peas & Parmesan
When you see “crisy pancetta”, isn’t the first word that comes to mind Y-E-S!! Those little bits of heaven! Especially now that the stores offer pre-diced and chopped pancetta. Look for it near the deli section. It makes cooking so much easier and convenient. Plus the crispy bites just add so much flavor to this…
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Spinach Basil Garlic Pasta Ruffles with Light & Creamy Seafood
Hail Mary Tailgate Pasta Salad
There is nothing more exciting than seeing a “Hail Mary” in a football game. In fact, the replays are just as exciting. About three years ago, in the UT vs. GA game, there were actually 2 Hail Marys…one on each side! In the end Tennessee won the game and my household was never happier. Even…
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Simple Vodka Cream Sauce with Shrimp
When is Vodka Cream Sauce not a HIT?! Whether you like it with gnocchi, rigatoni, penne, or some fun shapes like Hearts(!), or you are 9 or 54 years old…if you don’t order it, you regret it. And now you can make it “simply” at home. I’ve gone a bit crazy with more than one…
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Italian Wedding Soup with Heart Pasta
When you think of Italian weddings, don’t you envision a large reception hall crowded with boisterous and fun people…laughing, dancing, and celebrating the newlyweds? Food and drinks everywhere, of course. Exactly like what we all witnessed when watching My Big Fat Greek Wedding. The Italians and Greeks really know how to have fun and celebrate…
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Pasta’s Pasta Primavera with Chicken – Go Boston Bruins!
Custom pasta and custom projects are so much fun. Over the years, we’ve met so many creative people and had the chance to participate in some really fun pasta projects. This one is one of the BEST yet! Do you see the iconic pasta logo? It’s the Boston Bruins! Hockey Royalty! And it’s National Pasta…
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Pretty Zucchini Lasagna
Hey Friends! You haven’t heard from me in a while…I’ve been getting my first born launched off to college life and burying myself in a bunch of comfort food. ? I’ve needed a few weeks to get through the curve of this new home dynamic…and happily, as I’ve eaten my way through all sorts of…
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Fresh & Light Veggie Pasta Salad with Spicy Lemon Dressing
I LOVE Pasta Salads! Nothing is better in the heat of summer than a great pasta side. Pasta salads showcase some of our best seasonal produce and when chilled, satisfy everyone on a hot summer night. I want to share with you all some of my favorite salads (maybe next week)…but for now this new…
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Margherita Pasta with Chicken
Do you ever find yourself in a fabulous Italian restaurant with umpteen delicious pasta and Italian offerings…and your eyes are drawn to the simplest thing on the menu? Margarita (or Margherita) Pizza just jumps off the page. Sometimes amidst the wonderful choices, our hearts and tummies just long for the simplicity. And this recipe would…
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Skillet Chicken Pasta with Asparagus & Goat Cheese
Skillet recipes and One Pot recipes are all the rage. Have you noticed? I guess all of us want something quick and easy and the fewer pots to clean the better. My husband John teases me all the time about how many pots, pans, and dishes I use to make a meal…so here is my…
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