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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

chicken, comfort food, fall, main dish, pasta, Uncategorized

Loaded Pesto Pasta

by Scarlett Bendixenupdated on October 13, 2020December 6, 2019Leave a Comment

Loaded Pesto Pasta Recipe The best loaded pesto pasta recipe is right here! The thing I love most about making pasta dishes is the fact that it is easy to customize for my family! For picky eaters I set a little bit of everything on the side and they them build their own! For the rest of my family who loves it all I load it on up! How to make Loaded Pesto Pasta Season chicken with Italian seasoning and salt and pepper on both sides Then drizzle the olive oil into a cast iron skillet and cook the chicken on …

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. …

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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 …

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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 …

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Copycat Olive Garden Manicotti

by Scarlett Bendixenupdated on October 15, 2020May 30, 2019Leave a Comment

Copycat Olive Garden Manicotti Recipe I love recreating restaurant recipes and this copycat Olive Garden Manicotti is perfect for family dinner! Making Italian restaurant recipes at home is easier and way more affordable then going out to eat! Italian restaurants are often expensive and the cost for the ingredients is way lower than you think. How to recreate Olive Garden Manicotti Prepare manicotti according to the directions on back of the package. While it is cooking in a bowl add all the ingredients except the extra 1/2 cup of mozzarella cheese and the sauce. Once the manicotti is …

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Scarlett’s Ravioli Lasagna Bake

by Scarlett Bendixenupdated on October 19, 2020March 27, 2019Leave a Comment

Ravioli Lasagna Bake Recipe! Here is an easy way to make lasagna that is simple and still very delicious! By using stuffed ravioli as the noodles and cheese! How to make Ravioli Lasagna In a bowl add the cooked sausage and spaghetti sauce together. Then grab a 9×13 inch baking dish and add about a cup of the sauce. Until it completely covers the bottom of the dish. Then one by one add the ravioli on top of the sauce until the sauce is covered. Then sprinkle of some cheese. Then repeat steps by adding the sauce, ravioli, cheese, etc …