Butternut squash and penne work fabulously together!! I love this combination and the shallots and herbs make this dish taste amazing! 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 butternut squash, cut in half lengthwise and seeded 1 pound whole wheat penne pasta 1 cup chopped shallots 1 garlic clove, minced 1 10-ounce package frozen chopped spinach, thawed [...]

This Greek Pasta Salad is perfect for a picnic or barbeque! The flavors of the oregano, lemon, garlic and feta are so yummy mixed with pasta! Serve this hot, at room temperature or cold! Enjoy!!! 1/2 lb pasta shells 4 tbsp olive oil 1 medium eggplant, cut into 1-inch pieces 1/2 tsp salt 2 cloves [...]

This recipe is featured in the Entertaining Recipes Made Simple e-Cookbook. These meatballs are to-die-for! My grandma started making these when she was a child in Italy, and this recipe has been passed down to me. One of my ultimate comfort food dishes is pasta with italian meatballs. This classic goes a long way with [...]

Homemade Pomodoro sauce is perfect for so many italian dishes! It has a great flavor and it’s the key to a nice italian meal. I use this sauce when making pasta, spagetti and meatballs, lasagna, ziti, sausage and peppers, pizza, or even over a white, flaky fish. Add some nice italian bread and it is [...]

Cheesy Baked Ziti is a great dish to make for your family, or a group of hungry kids! It’s filling, tasty, and the flavors are delicious! If you want a creamier texture, mix 1/4 cup of ricotta in with the pasta mixture before topping it with cheese and putting it in the oven. Enjoy! 1 [...]

Sausage pairs perfectly with pasta, especially rigatoni, rotini (twists), and Orecchiette. I like to use the smaller pastas because they absorb all the flavors of this dish. This dish is so easy, and delicious. Everyone will love it! 1 box of rigatoni (about 1 lb.) 1 cup mixed peppers, choppedolive oil 1 pound italian sausage (I [...]

This macaroni and cheese is meaty, wholesome and delicous. The better the cheese, the better the flavor! This is a great recipe for kids, and grown-ups too! Coarse salt and ground pepper 1 pound elbow pasta, cooked and drained (I used mini penne) 4 tablespoons butter 1 small onion, chopped 1/4 cup all-purpose flour 4 [...]