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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. …

italian, Sandwich

The BEST Meatball Subs!

by Scarlett Bendixenon August 30, 2019August 30, 2019Leave a 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, sausage, Uncategorized

Creamy Italian Sausage Rigatoni

by Scarlett Bendixenupdated on June 27, 2019June 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 …

italian, main dish, pasta, Uncategorized

Copycat Olive Garden Manicotti

by Scarlett Bendixenupdated on June 14, 2019May 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 done drain …

appetizer, kid friendly, main dish

Pepperoni Pizza Boats

by Scarlett Bendixenupdated on June 14, 2019May 30, 2019Leave a Comment

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 …

crockpot, italian

Homemade Crockpot Bolognese

by Scarlett Bendixenupdated on June 28, 2019May 16, 20192 Comments

Homemade Crockpot Bolognese Recipe Homemade bolognese can be made to perfection right at home in the crockpot! Start that thing in the morning, let it simmer all day and easy homemade bolognese right at home! What is your favorite way to prepare bolognese? Give this easy homemade crockpot bolognese recipe a try! How to make easy crockpot bolognese In a large skillet heat add the carrots, celery and garlic. Cook together for about 6 minutes. Then add tomato paste and stir. In a separate skillet brown the ground beef. Then add the sauté vegetables with the tomato paste the the …

chicken, italian, main dish

Scarlett’s Famous Chicken Parmesan

by Scarlett Bendixenupdated on May 13, 2019April 19, 2019Leave a Comment

Scarlett’s Famous Chicken Parmesan Recipe This chicken parmesan recipe takes just like a restaurant but is way cheaper and takes about the same amount to time you would wait to be seated at a restaurant! I recently got back from a trip to Italy. I enjoyed Italian food all day for over a week! I came home and knew that I needed to actually post this recipe that has been in the works for awhile now. I have made different variations of it but have never found the perfect combination until now! So here it is! I am so passionate …

casserole, italian, main dish, pasta

Scarlett’s Ravioli Lasagna Bake

by Scarlett Bendixenupdated on May 22, 2019March 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 …

italian, main dish, pasta

Brown Butter Bacon Tortellini

by Scarlett Bendixenon March 27, 2019March 27, 2019Leave a Comment

Brown Butter Bacon Tortellini Recipe Brown butter…delicious, Bacon…delicious, Tortellini…delicious. Do I need to say more!? How to make the best 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 spinach with the pasta water. While the pasta is cooking cook the bacon. Then crumble. Then in a skillet add the butter. Cook it over low heat for about 5 minutes until the …

cheese, comfort food, italian, lemon, main dish

Lemon Bowtie Pasta

by Scarlett Bendixenupdated on June 28, 2019January 5, 20191 Comment

Lemon Bowtie Pasta Here are the simple steps to make this yummy cream lemon pasta Grab a pot of water with a pinch of salt and begin to cook the bowtie pasta. Then in a small sauce pan, turn on the stovetop to medium heat and add the butter and melt. Then add the heavy cream. Just before It begins to boil add the lemon juice. Turn it to medium low then add the parmesan cheese, garlic powder, salt and pepper and let it simmer for 10 minutes. Whisking every few minutes. It will begin to thicken. Once the bowtie …