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Tortellini Recipe: 15-Minute Garlic Butter Tortellini

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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

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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

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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 …

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Creamy Ravioli with sun-dried tomatoes and bacon

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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 …

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

Loaded Pesto Pasta

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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

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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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The BEST Meatball Subs!

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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, …

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Creamy Italian Sausage Rigatoni

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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

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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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Pepperoni Pizza Boats

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Pepperoni Pizza Boats Pepperoni pizza boats are an easy way to enjoy pizza in minutes right at home with very little work! Kids love making and eat them and they are delicious! You can top them with whatever you have on hand or any ingredients your kids love! We personally love to make them with pepperonis for the kids! If you have an adventurous family – anything goes! How to make pizza boats Slice the loaf of bread in half. Then spread entirely with pizza sauce. Then take some pepperonis and arrange evenly. Top with mozzarella cheese and then more …