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Tortellini Recipe: 15-Minute Garlic Butter Tortellini

by Scarlett Bendixenupdated on October 2, 2020October 2, 20201 Comment

Tortellini Recipe: Garlic Butter Tortellini! Looking for a fast but filling pasta dish to make?! This tortellini recipe cooks fast and is stuffed with fillings to keep you going and is sure to be family favorite! It is full of warm, familiar flavors that will compliment any side! If you are a tortellini fan check out my fall butternut squash tortellini, brown butter tortellini, crockpot spinach tortellini, or this antipasto tortellini salad. This tortellini is covered in a delicious homemade garlic butter sauce. The whole dish can be made in about 15 minutes which is a life saver on busy …

italian, pasta, Uncategorized

Alfredo Baked Ziti

by Scarlett Bendixenupdated on October 2, 2020October 1, 20201 Comment

Alfredo Baked Ziti Alfredo baked ziti is a twist on a classic pasta dish! Does your family prefer white sauce over red sauce for their pasta? I decided to make a twist on my Baked Ziti recipe by using white sauce instead and it was knock out of the park with my family. Busy weekday nights are hard to get dinner on the table! One reason why I loved baked pasta dishes is that I can prepare them before dinner time and then when I am back home after running carpools I can pop it in the oven! If you …

italian, main dish, pasta

Brown Butter Bacon Tortellini

by Scarlett Bendixenupdated on October 21, 2020August 20, 20202 Comments

Brown Butter Bacon Tortellini Recipe Brown butter bacon tortellini is such an amazing and unique dinner idea! I love recipes that take a simple dish and elevate it so that it’s a entree that EVERYONE will remember! Brown butter…delicious, Bacon…delicious, Tortellini…delicious. Do I need to say more!? How to make the best bacon tortellini Bring a pot of water to boil. Add a tablespoon of olive oil. Then cook the tortellini according to package. Then place the spinach in the strainer. And when the pasta is done cooking drain it directly on top of the spinach! This will cook the …

italian, nuts, salad, sponsored

Loaded Italian Salad

by madeitateitloveditupdated on August 11, 2020August 11, 2020Leave a Comment

Loaded Italian Salad Italian salad is a hearty, flavorful salad that is perfect for any night of the week! This Italian salad recipe is jam packed with some of my very favorite salad ingredients! I remember as a kid getting pizza at some local pizza places and always asking my mom if she would order the “anti pasta salad” well this is my version of that salad but jacked up! I was making Baked Ziti for a friend the other day and needed to think of something to go with it. This salad came to mind! One of my favorite additions …

cheese, italian, main dish

Creamy Ravioli with sun-dried tomatoes and bacon

by Scarlett Bendixenupdated on October 12, 2020February 7, 2020Leave a Comment

Ravioli with cream sauce {with sun-dried tomatoes and bacon} Everything is better with bacon right? This ravioli with cream sauce is no exception! I love to take a simple recipe and add something to it to really take it over the top. Ingredients like bacon and sun dried tomatoes add a more complex flavor that adds so much variety! I love these flavor combos together and I hope you do as well! Before we dive in, have you checked out my other pasta recipes?: Kid Approved Baked Spaghetti Cheesy Taco Pasta Tortellini Antipasto Recipe How to make Ravioli with cream …

fall, italian, pasta

Fall Butternut Squash Tortellini

by Scarlett Bendixenupdated on October 13, 2020October 4, 2019Leave a Comment

The Perfect Fall Recipe: Butternut Squash Tortellini How to make Butternut Squash Tortellini Start a pot of water to boil. Grab a skillet and cook the pieces of bacon and then set aside. Then to the same pan add the butternut squash cubes and saute for a few minutes. Add the tablespoon of butter if you would like! Cook the tortellini according to the directions on the back. Once they are cooked grab a slotted spoon with holes and scoop the pasta straight into the butternut squash. Stir until combined. Then add the pasta sauce and simmer for another 2 minutes. …

italian, Sandwich

The BEST Meatball Subs!

by Scarlett Bendixenupdated on October 13, 2020August 30, 20191 Comment

The BEST Meatball Subs! How to make Meatball Subs In a bowl mix together ground beef, eggs, salt, minced garlic, basil parsley, oregano, and parmesan cheese. Once it is all combined well together grab some bread crumbs and slowly add some until the mixture is firm enough to form balls. Form about 1 inch balls. Put the meatballs onto a cookie sheet and place in an oven at 400 degrees for 25-30 minutes. Then Serve In a toasted bun with spaghetti sauce and cheese Meatball Subs meatball ingredients 2 pounds ground beef 4 eggs, beaten 1 teaspoon salt 2 Tablespoons garlic, …

italian, main dish, pasta

20 Minute Creamy Pesto Ravioli

by Scarlett Bendixenupdated on October 13, 2020August 23, 2019Leave a Comment

20 Minute Creamy Pesto Ravioli Recipe 20 MINUTE DINNER IDEA: Creamy Pesto Ravioli! This one is sure to be a hit because it is so easy and delicious! How to make Quick Creamy Pesto Ravioli Cook ravioli according to directions on back of package. While it is cooking drizzle the olive oil into a pan and add the diced onions. Cook for about 1 minute. Then add the asparagus and grape tomatoes and roast for about 4 minutes. Then add the chicken broth, Alfredo and pesto and mix all together. Take the ravioli and add it straight from the water …

italian, main dish, pasta

Lemon Arugula Pasta {with Chicken Sausage}

by Scarlett Bendixenupdated on October 13, 2020July 10, 2019Leave a Comment

Lemon Arugula Pasta Recipe How to make Lemon, Arugula and Chicken Sausage Pasta Cook pasta according to the directions on the back of the box. In a small saucepan add the butter and melt. Then add the heavy cream, right before it begins to boil add the lemon juice and then stir. Then add the parmesan and seasoning and let them simmer for 10 minutes. In a skillet add the butter and then add the chicken sausage and onions and cook for a few minutes until the onions begin to sweat. Then once the pasta is done add the pasta to …

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Creamy Italian Sausage Rigatoni

by Scarlett Bendixenupdated on October 15, 2020June 27, 2019Leave a Comment

Creamy Italian Sausage Rigatoni Italian pasta recipes right at home really hit the spot at a fraction of the cost. This is a great one because it doesn’t take too much time and is absolutely delicious! This Italian sausage rigatoni is the perfect meal for hosting since it can feed so many. How to make Creamy Italian Sausage Rigatoni Bring a pot of water to boil and cook the rigatoni pasta according to the directions on the back. Then in a skillet brown the Italian sausage. Then add the diced onion and garlic and sauté for a few more minutes. Then …