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All About Pasta

  • Questions

    Flavorful Beef and Noodles

    I have tried multiple ideas for beef and noodles, but they always taste the same to me. (Or I overdo it and it's simply horrible.) There must be a recipe that spruces up a family favorite. ... I am just looking for more flavor - not salty flavor, ju ...
    Tags: Beef, Pasta
  • Questions

    Pasta Salad

    Do you have a cold pasta salad recipe for a picnic? —Barb Hi Barb, I have a few terrific pasta salads, perfect for packing up to take to the park for a picnic: Pasta & Tomato Toss is a ligh ...
    Tags: Pasta, Picnic, Salad
  • Questions

    Dinners to Freeze

    I work from 8am to 6pm and would like to make some quick freezable meals on a Saturday for the following week. Any ideas? —Anne Marie Hi Anne Marie! I know how difficult it is to make homemade dinn ...
    Tags: Casserole, For-a-crowd, Pasta, Soup, Stew
  • Questions

    Macaroni Salad

    Please add a couple macaroni salad recipes. I recently had one that was simply delicious, and prior to that I had not been a fan. It seemed to have a taste of onion, but not too overpowering, a smattering of green pepper finely chopped, celery, green pea ...
    Tags: Cheese, Eggs, Pasta, Salad
  • Recipes

    Spinach & Cheese Pasta

    This sauce is like a tangy spinach pesto. My mother loved it served with sliced fresh tomatoes. cheese pasta spin ...
    Tags: Cheese, Pasta, Spinach
  • Recipes

    Classic Sausage Lasagna

    This cheesy lasagna was Grandma's answer to a hungry family. for-a-crowd pasta sausage ...
    Tags: For-a-crowd, Pasta, Sausage
  • Recipes

    Tuna Noodle Casserole

    Grandma's version of this classic casserole had everyone cheering for more. casseroles fish-seafood kids-fav ...
  • Recipes

    Chicken Marengo

    Grandma's version of this classic dish was easy enough for weeknights and elegant enough for company. chicken-breasts main-dish ...
  • Recipes

    Creamy Macaroni Salad

    We preferred Grandma's macaroni salad over the deli's any day! July-4 kids-favorite lunch ...
  • Questions

    Vegetarian Recipes

    My fiance is vegetarian and I was wondering if you had any vegetarian recipes. —Patty Hi Patty! Since our website highlights easy, traditional recipes for American favorites, we tend to have a ...
    Tags: Pasta, Vegetarian
  • Recipes

    Creamy Penne with Sausage

    Mascarpone is a creamy, mild Italian cheese. If it is unavailable or too pricey, use a mixture of 6 tablespoons cream cheese and 5 tablespoons whipping cream and achieve the same rich results. cheese ...
    Tags: Cheese, Main-dish, Onions, Pasta, Peas, Sausage
  • Recipes

    Stuffed Manicotti

    You can save money by substituting small curd cottage cheese for the ricotta cheese in this recipe. Drain the cottage cheese in a small-mesh strainer for at least 10 minutes before using. cheese ...
    Tags: Cheese, Main-dish, Pasta
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