This cozy, family-friendly Ravioli Soup is made with cheese ravioli and Italian sausage simmered in a light, creamy tomato broth. A hearty, comforting, one-pot meal, perfect weeknight dinner. Ravioli Soup with Sausage Now that the weather has gotten co…
This Sheet Pan Chicken Scarpariello with Gnocchi is a one-pan dinner featuring juicy chicken thighs, sausage, bell peppers, onions, cherry peppers, and golden roasted gnocchi. Big flavor, easy cleanup, and ready in under an hour! Sheet Pan Chicken Scar…
One Pan Chicken Scarpariello gets a healthy twist with cauliflower in place of potatoes for a high-protein, gluten-free, low-carb dinner you’ll love. Healthy Chicken Scarpariello Like Chicken Saltimbocca, Chicken Scarpariello is one of my favorite Ital…
This Crockpot Chicken Tetrazzini recipe is made from scratch with chicken, mushrooms, and pasta in a creamy sauce. It’s easy, budget-friendly comfort food!
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Instant Pot Spaghetti and Meat Sauce — an easy family dinner ready in under 30 minutes, all made in one pot. Instant Pot Spaghetti I spend most of my days cooking, so there are nights when I’m just too tired to make anything complicated. On those night…
Parmesan Zucchini is an easy dish I make all summer. It takes less than 10 minutes from start to finish, uses just a few simple ingredients, and my family loves it! Parmesan Zucchini It’s the end of summer and I still have so many zucchinis in my…
Air Fryer Meatball Subs are an easy, healthy twist on the classic. Made with homemade meatballs, marinara, and cheese all tucked into a roll for a quick, high-protein dinner your family will love! Meatball Subs Air Fryer lovers, this Air Fryer Meatball…
This is the best tomato sauce, in my humble opinion! Inspired by Marcella Hazan’s iconic recipe, this lighter version uses high-quality canned tomatoes, just a touch of butter, and a halved onion to create a rich, silky pasta sauce with only three ingr…
In the summer, there’s nothing better than homemade, fresh garden tomato sauce – perfect for your favorite pasta dish! Garden Tomato Sauce I have a backyard garden, and every summer I end up with more tomatoes than I know what to do with. There’s…
One of my favorite ways to use up summer tomatoes is with this easy tomato bruschetta recipe—perfect as a simple appetizer or side dish. Tomato Bruschetta If you’re looking for a fresh, flavorful way to enjoy ripe summer tomatoes, this easy tomato brus…
Foil-pack shrimp piccata with shrimp, lemon, garlic, butter, and capers—quick, flavorful, and cleanup-free. If you love lemony piccata flavors, this easy Shrimp Piccata Foil Pack recipe is a must-try this summer. Juicy shrimp cook in a garlicky lemon-b…
This Budget-Friendly Homemade Pesto uses sunflower seeds, basil, and spinach for a delicious and affordable twist on the classic.
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Make this easy Antipasto Pasta Salad loaded with meats, cheeses, olives, and veggies. Perfect for cookouts, potlucks, or quick lunches!
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Make the most of summer tomatoes with this easy Fresh Tomato Pasta. It’s ready in minutes and great as a meatless main or side dish with your favorite protein. Fresh Tomato Pasta If you’ve got juicy summer tomatoes on hand, this Fresh Tomato Past…
This creamy, Cottage Cheese Cacio e Pepe is a protein-packed twist on the Italian classic. No cream needed—just blend cottage cheese, black pepper, Parmesan, and starchy pasta water to make a luscious sauce. Ready in under 20 minutes! Creamy Cacio e Pe…
This mushroom alla vodka Stovetop Lasagna is a one-pan vegetarian pasta that’s creamy, comforting, and easy to make with simple ingredients!
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Grilled Eggplant Parmesan is a lighter, summer-friendly twist on the classic—made by layering grilled eggplant with marinara, mozzarella, ricotta, and fresh basil. It’s gluten-free, and perfect for warm-weather cooking. Grilled Eggplant Parmesan If you…
Cottage cheese gnudi are soft, pillowy dumplings—like the rustic cousin of gnocchi—made with cottage cheese instead of the traditional ricotta for extra protein. “Gnudi” means “nude” in Italian, referring to how these are essent…
This easy Vodka Sauce recipe is ready in just 15 minutes and is made from tomato paste, vodka, Parmesan, heavy cream, and other simple pantry ingredients!
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This Chicken Scampi recipe is a light, flavorful weeknight pasta dinner that’s high-protein and comes together in under 30 minutes. Chicken Scampi This easy Chicken Scampi is my high-protein spin on classic shrimp scampi—made with juicy chicken b…
This tasty Eggplant Parmesan is baked, not fried, but full of flavor and texture! It’s a veggie-packed dish perfect for the whole family.
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Easy balsamic chicken marinade has big flavor—perfect for grilling chicken breasts, thighs, drumsticks, or kabobs all summer long! Balsamic Chicken Marinade This easy balsamic chicken marinade is my go-to for grilling season and meal prepping chi…
This easy Calzone recipe is a convenient, family-friendly way to enjoy all your favorite pizza flavors wrapped in a golden crust. Perfect for pizza night!
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When I need a quick, no-fuss sauce, this marinara is the one I make. It’s garlicky, made with pantry staples, and ready in 20 minutes—great for pasta, pizza, and meatballs. Homemade Marinara Sauce Marinara sauce is one of those kitchen staples I make o…
Bolognese, the dreamy (and easy) Italian meat sauce, pairs with more than pasta. Work it into baked potatoes, bell peppers, rice, or nachos!
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