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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 done drain …

appetizer, kid friendly, main dish

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 …

crockpot, italian

Homemade Crockpot Bolognese

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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 …

casserole, chicken, italian, pasta

Chicken Spaghetti

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Chicken Spaghetti Chicken Spaghetti casserole has always been a family favorite! This recipe is as good as Paula Deen’s or Pioneer Women’s versions. Chicken Spaghetti ingredients 3-5 chicken breasts 1 onion, chopped 3 stalks celery, chopped 1 bell pepper, chopped 2 Tbsp butter 1 (16 oz) pkg of spaghetti 1 jar pimentos, drained 4 (4 oz) cans mushrooms, sliced 1 (10 oz) can cream of mushroom soup 2 (4 oz) cans black olives, sliced 1/2  (10 oz) soup can of milk 1/2 tsp garlic salt 1/2 lb Velveeta cheese, cut into cubes cajun seasoning instructions Boil the chicken in some …

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Chicken Alfredo Lasagna

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Chicken Alfredo Lasagna   Chicken Alfredo Lasagna Ingredients 10 uncooked lasagna noodles 2 (16 oz) jars alfredo sauce 1/2 cup milk 3 tsp dried oregano 3 cups cooked chicken, chopped 1 (14 oz) can artichoke hearts, drained and chopped 1/2 red bell pepper, diced 1/4 cup onion, diced 1 clove minced garlic 3 cups mozzarella cheese, shredded 1 (4oz) feta crumbles 2 cup fresh spinach leaves Instructions Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Combine alfredo sauce, milk and oregano. Whisk and set aside. Combine remaining ingredients (except spinach). Cook noodles to shortest cooking time. Put 2/3 cup of sauce on …

Making homemade creamy alfredo sauce is way easier than you think! You can make this deluxe pasta dish right at home. You will think you are at an Italian place eating alfredo. #pastarecipe #maindish #deliciousrecipe #madeitateitlovedit
bacon, italian, main dish, pasta

Bacon, Artichoke, Mushroom Loaded Bowtie Pasta with a Creamy Alfredo

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Bacon, Artichoke, Mushroom Loaded Bowtie Pasta with a Creamy Alfredo Making homemade creamy alfredo sauce is way easier than you think! You can make this deluxe pasta dish right at home. You will think you are at an Italian place eating alfredo. Ingredients 1 lb bowtie pasta 8 slices of bacon 2 T minced garlic 8 ounces mushrooms 2 T butter 1/4 cup sun dried tomatoes 1 jar artichokes 1 large handful spinach 2 cups heavy cream 1 cup Parmesan cheese (save some pasta water to thin if needed) Instructions In a pot add water and make the pasta according …