pasta

  • Bowl of campground beefy shells with a piece of garlic bread

    Campground Meat Shells

    April Lee Wiencek

    Easy shell pasta with ground beef, sweet peppers, and a hearty marinara sauce. Campground Meat Shells are my kind of vacation dinner: tender pasta shells tossed in a hearty meat sauce with sweet onion, red bell pepper, and diced tomatoes with green chilies. A jar of marinara and three simple seasonings bring everything together without needing access to your entire spice cabinet. Camping, With Certain Requirements We are staying at Disney’s Fort Wilderness in a luxury cabin, and yes, I am calling that camping. There are trees outside. I brought groceries. I am making dinner in the woods. The fact…

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  • Cajun Spaghetti

    April Lee Wiencek

    Hearty Cajun Spaghetti Made with Ground Beef, Tomatoes, and Cajun Seasoning If you’re looking for an easy, hearty dinner that brings a little Southern-inspired flavor to your table, this Cajun Spaghetti is the perfect recipe to try. Made with seasoned ground beef, tomato basil sauce, and diced tomatoes with green…

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  • Sweet Corn Butter Pasta

    April Lee Wiencek

    Midwest Goodness In Pasta Form Every summer I find myself looking for new ways to use sweet corn, and this Sweet Corn Butter Pasta may be one of my favorites because it tastes just like sinking your teeth into a juicy ear of corn. It has all the flavors of…

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  • Ramen Macaroni & Cheese

    April Lee Wiencek

    Disneyland Inspiration In Comfort Food Form This Disney inspired Ramen Macaroni & Cheese is made with super sharp cheddar, creamy Chihuahua cheese, buttery homemade cheese sauce, and savory beef ramen seasoning to create the ultimate comfort food casserole. Finished with bubbly golden cheese and a sprinkle of furikake, this baked…

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  • Worcestershire Butter Pasta

    April Lee Wiencek

    Five Days Until Payday Gourmet Dinner Worcestershire Butter Pasta is a simple, savory spaghetti dinner made with butter, olive oil, garlic, onion, Parmesan cheese and a surprising splash of Worcestershire. Starchy pasta water brings everything together into a silky, buttery sauce that coats every noodle without needing cream or a…

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  • Creamy Shell Pasta Salad

    April Lee Wiencek

    A Classic Grocery Store Deli Salad This simple Creamy Shell Pasta Salad is an easy, old fashioned side dish made with tender shell pasta, finely shredded carrots, crisp celery, and a mayonnaise base that comes together in minutes. This make-ahead pasta salad is perfect for summer cookouts, family gatherings, and…

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  • Meaty Parma Rosa Pasta Sauce

    April Lee Wiencek

    Semi Homemade Deliciousness If you’re looking for a pasta dinner that feels fancy without actual effort, this Meaty Parma Rosa Pasta Sauce with lean ground beef, sweet onions, crushed tomatoes, and the beloved Knorr Parma Rosa mix will be your new velvety comforting obsession. Add a splash of cream, a…

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  • Thanksgiving Pasta Salad

    April Lee Wiencek

    Celebrate Thanksgiving Warm Weather Style This Thanksgiving Pasta Salad is the perfect blend of cozy and fresh tasting, plus it is super colorful and celebrates all the best fall flavors in one dish. Tri-colored rotini brings a great color and texture, diced smoked turkey adds that savory Thanksgiving flavor we…

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