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Pasta Recipes

Easy Taco Mac and Cheese

April 14, 2022 By Aileen Leave a Comment This post contains affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate and member of other affiliate programs, I earn from qualifying purchases.

Whip up a batch of this yummy taco Mac and cheese that was inspired by the TikTok recipe that went viral! This easy taco inspired macaroni and cheese is made with just 4 ingredients and ready in under 20 minutes.

A square bowl filled with taco Mac and cheese.

Filed Under: Macaroni and Cheese Recipes, Pasta Recipes, Recipes Tagged With: macaroni and cheese, pasta, tacos

Italian Pasta Salad with Pepperoni and Tortellini

July 13, 2020 By Aileen Leave a Comment This post contains affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate and member of other affiliate programs, I earn from qualifying purchases.

Make this filling and refreshing pepperoni pasta salad for your next back yard barbecue! This Italian pasta salad is delicious combination of tortellini, mozzarella, pepperoni, and zesty Italian dressing! I love a good pasta salad. It satisfies my pasta craving without making me sweat in the middle of summer. Pasta salad is really more of…

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A blue plate of pepperoni pasta salad topped with fresh basil.

Filed Under: Pasta Recipes, Pasta Salad Recipes, Recipes, Side Dish Recipes

Easy Instant Pot Chicken Lo Mein

April 24, 2020 By Aileen 2 Comments This post contains affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate and member of other affiliate programs, I earn from qualifying purchases.

Make your own restaurant style Chicken Lo Mein at home with our recipe for instant pot lo mein! It’s perfectly cooked noodles with chicken, mushrooms, snow peas, carrots, and all of the authentic flavors mixed in. Keep reading to see how easy it is to make your own chicken lo mein at home in just…

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Overhead shot of lo mein in a white dish.

Filed Under: Chinese Food Recipes, Instant Pot, Instant Pot Chicken Recipes, Instant Pot Pasta Recipes, Main Dish Recipes, Pasta Recipes, Recipes Tagged With: chinese

Instant Pot Spicy Spaghetti

March 26, 2020 By Aileen Leave a Comment This post contains affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate and member of other affiliate programs, I earn from qualifying purchases.

Do you like your pasta sauce spicy? You are going to love this simple recipe for instant pot spicy spaghetti. The delicious spicy marinara is made from all pantry ingredients, too! I love making pasta in my instant pot. Other recipes I have shared are Instant Pot Spaghetti and Meatballs, Instant Pot Chipotle Chicken Pasta, Instant Pot Cheesy…

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A cutting board with a plate piled high with spaghetti.

Filed Under: Instant Pot, Instant Pot Pasta Recipes, Main Dish Recipes, Pasta Recipes, Recipes, Spaghetti Recipes

Crockpot Buffalo Chicken Mac and Cheese

March 2, 2020 By Aileen 1 Comment This post contains affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate and member of other affiliate programs, I earn from qualifying purchases.

Crockpot buffalo chicken mac and cheese is a creamy and spicy easy crock pot meal. We love this as a filling weeknight dinner with minimal cleanup! I love my crock pot and use it often – especially during little league and soccer seasons. Some of my other favorite crockpot recipes are Crockpot Lemon Garlic Chicken, Slow…

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A blue plate of Mac and cheese with chicken.

Filed Under: Chicken Recipes, Crockpot Chicken Recipes, Crockpot Pasta Recipes, Crockpot Recipes, Macaroni and Cheese Recipes, Main Dish Recipes, Pasta Recipes, Recipes

Easy Instant Pot Beef Stroganoff

February 11, 2020 By Aileen Leave a Comment This post contains affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate and member of other affiliate programs, I earn from qualifying purchases.

This easy instant pot beef stroganoff tastes anything but simple! This comforting pasta dish has layers of flavor in the sauce and is served with slices of tasty steak and comforting egg noodles. You are going to want to come back for seconds!!! I love beef stroganoff. I grew up eating it once a year…

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A bowl of beef stroganoff in front of an instant pot.

Filed Under: Beef Recipes, Instant Pot, Instant Pot Beef Recipes, Instant Pot Pasta Recipes, Main Dish Recipes, Pasta Recipes, Recipes

Easy Crockpot Goulash (Classic Comfort Food!)

February 10, 2020 By Aileen Leave a Comment This post contains affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate and member of other affiliate programs, I earn from qualifying purchases.

This comfort food classic, crockpot goulash is a mix of hamburger and macaroni cooked with tomatoes, spices, and cheese – making it the perfect satisfying weeknight dish with minimal work! I love, love, love slow cooker days. I am a total morning person, so prepping dinner in the morning is my ideal situation. I can…

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A red plate filled with goulash with a fork next to it and on top of a red checkered placemat.

Filed Under: Beef Recipes, Crockpot Beef Recipes, Crockpot Pasta Recipes, Crockpot Recipes, Main Dish Recipes, One Pot Pasta Recipes, Pasta Recipes, Recipes

Healthier One Pot Sausage Pasta with Turkey Sausage and Whole Wheat Pasta

February 6, 2020 By Aileen Leave a Comment This post contains affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate and member of other affiliate programs, I earn from qualifying purchases.

This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #MazolaHeartHealth #CollectiveBias A clinical study showed Mazola® Corn Oil reduces cholesterol 2x more than extra virgin olive oil. To learn more about this claim, visit Mazola.com. You are going to love this one-pot pasta recipe. Not only does…

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Close up of one pot sausage pasta topped with parmesan cheese.

Filed Under: Main Dish Recipes, One Pot Pasta Recipes, Pasta Recipes, Recipes Tagged With: one pot pasta, pasta

Instant Pot Chipotle Chicken Pasta

January 30, 2020 By Aileen 1 Comment This post contains affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate and member of other affiliate programs, I earn from qualifying purchases.

Make this flavorful instant pot chicken pasta with peas, asparagus, and spicy chipotle sauce! This instant pot creamy chicken pasta packs a punch and is sure to have you coming back for seconds! I love cooking pasta in my instant pot! Not only is it such a simple thing to make in the instant pot, that…

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A white bowl filled with chicken pasta with asparagus and peas.

Filed Under: Chicken Recipes, Instant Pot, Instant Pot Chicken Recipes, Instant Pot Pasta Recipes, Main Dish Recipes, One Pot Pasta Recipes, Pasta Recipes, Recipes Tagged With: pasta

The Best Zucchini Baked Ziti

January 13, 2020 By Aileen Leave a Comment This post contains affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate and member of other affiliate programs, I earn from qualifying purchases.

Zucchini baked ziti is the low carb version of the favorite Italian dish yet still gives you that cheesy comfort food feeling! You are going to want to bookmark this recipe because it’s guaranteed to be a family favorite! I love, love, love baked ziti. It’s one of my very favorite pasta dishes. I have…

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A casserole dish with a pasta spoon filed with a scoop of zucchini baked ziti.

Filed Under: Baked Pasta Recipes, Baked Ziti Recipes, Casserole Recipes, Main Dish Recipes, Pasta Recipes, Recipes, Vegetable Recipes, Zucchini Recipes

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Aileen Clark is a lifestyle blogger, bestselling cookbook author, and mom of four living in Northern California. She loves sharing easy and delicious recipes, fun projects, and family-friendly travel.

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