Baked Mostaccioli
Cheesy baked mostaccioli — or baked penne, baked ziti, etc — is super easy comfort food with an Italian touch. I like this version of the original recipe because I can take a few shortcuts and get a big pasta casserole — that can feed a crowd — in less amount of time. I use […]
Read MorePasticho (Venezuelan Lasagna)
Pasticho is the Venezuelan version of Italian lasagna. Layers of pasta, bolognese sauce, bechamel, mozzarella cheese, ham and topped with a lot of parmesan cheese. A scrumptious, indulgent and filling dinner. Pasticho Sundays were my favorite days at my “Tia Meche’s” house — my aunt Mercedes’. And the recipe comes directly from my grandma. My […]
Read MoreEasy Creamy Spinach and Mushroom Pasta
This spinach and mushroom pasta is a super rich and healthier version of a regular alfredo pasta. What type of pasta is the best for this recipe? In case you didn’t know, there are some pasta types that work better for particular sauces — I didn’t know until recently. I highly recommend you to check […]
Read MoreCajun Shrimp and Sausage Pasta
Creamy and spicy shrimp and sausage pasta is one of the yummiest Cajun seasoned dishes that I’ve ever tasted. Easy and in less than 30 minutes! I’ve wanted to bring this creamy pasta recipe to the blog for so long and I just never got all the ingredients at the same time. Am I the […]
Read MoreChicken Macaroni Salad
This chicken macaroni salad is the perfect solution for a super duper easy lunch in almost no time. Macaroni salad (pasta salad in general) is one of the easiest ways to assemble a complete meal in one dish. You can add different ingredients to include different textures and flavors. You can use rotisserie chicken in […]
Read MoreSpinach and Ricotta Cannelloni
Today I’ll bring an all-time favorite into my house. Spinach and ricotta cannelloni is a fancy-like dish that in reality is quite simple, yet it’s made to impress. I love all about this dish. Even here while I’m sitting writing this to you I can’t stop to drool over these pictures. I guess that I […]
Read MorePastina with Butter and Milk
Today I’ll bring you an all-time classic recipe that most of us ate at the beginning of our lives. Yes, I’m talking about a big plate of pastina with butter and milk. Let’s go down memory lane with this recipe. I can state that pastina with butter and milk must be the first real meal […]
Read MoreMacaroni Salad
My mom loved to take this recipe to our outdoor trips. I can remember the taste of this macaroni salad in my beach days. This is the most retro salad recipe that I know. For me, this salad is perfect for a picnic on a sunny summer day. It is super easy to assemble, it […]
Read MoreChicken Riggies
This spicy and creamy chicken riggies recipe is a great way to give an extra special flavor to your regular rigatoni pasta. The predominant flavor on any chicken riggies is peppers. You can add a wide variety of peppers. I suggest you to use a classic sweet bell pepper to create the base of the […]
Read MorePrawn Tagliatelle
This prawn tagliatelle is an elegant yet simple recipe that you can prepare for a romantic dinner with a big glass of white wine. Italian recipes are so versatile and easy that I usually make pasta in my home one or two times a week. This recipe is made with simple ingredients that work well […]
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