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Pressure Cooker Baked Ziti

June 26, 2017 By Aileen 12 Comments This post contains affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate and member of other affiliate programs, I earn from qualifying purchases.

You need this recipe in your life! Pressure Cooker Baked Ziti is a simple instant pot pasta recipe made with penne pasta and taken to the next level with creamy and flavorful cheese.  I know I just shared a slow cooker spaghetti and meatball recipe with you, but I have been planning on sharing this pressure…

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Instant Pot Pasta with cheesy meat sauce. This was the closest I could get to pressure cooker baked ziti with out actually turning on my oven.

Filed Under: Baked Pasta Recipes, Baked Ziti Recipes, Instant Pot, Instant Pot Beef Recipes, Instant Pot Pasta Recipes, Main Dish Recipes, Pasta Recipes, Popular Posts, Recipes Tagged With: comfort food, instant pot, instant pot dinners, instant pot recipes, pasta

Slow Cooker Spaghetti and Meatballs (Freezer Friendly)

June 5, 2017 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.

Slow Cooker Spaghetti and Meatballs are one of those comfort food dishes I love making because it makes everyone happy. My son eats the pasta, my daughter eats the meatballs, and we devour all of it. This recipe was originally featured in my Crockpot Freezer Meal Plan and is totally freezer friendly. This slow cooker…

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Make this family friendly version of spaghetti and meatballs in your crockpot slow cooker!

Filed Under: Crockpot Beef Recipes, Crockpot Pasta Recipes, Crockpot Recipes, Freezer Meals, Main Dish Recipes, Pasta Recipes, Recipes, Spaghetti Recipes Tagged With: comfort food, crockpot, meatballs, pasta, slow cooker

Roasted Garlic Three Cheese Lasagna (Freezer Friendly)

August 5, 2016 By Aileen 13 Comments This post contains affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate and member of other affiliate programs, I earn from qualifying purchases.

This roasted garlic three cheese lasagna is the perfect main dish casserole recipes. It’s also insanely easy and quick to put together thanks to the no-boil lasagna and new Ragu Homestyle Thick and Hearty Roasted Garlic Sauce. The sauce is so flavorful and fragrant, you don’t have to add anything to it. I just pour…

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Roasted Garlic Three Cheese Lasagna. This is an easy to make family meal with no boil lasagna noodles. Vegetarian. Freezer Friendly. Kid Friendly. [ad] https://aileencooks.com

Filed Under: Baked Pasta Recipes, Casserole Recipes, Freezer Meals, Main Dish Recipes, Meatless Recipes, Pasta Recipes, Recipes Tagged With: casserole, comfort food, freezer friendly, Freezer Meals, lasagna, meatless monday, pasta, traditions, vegetarian

Taco Stuffed Shells (Freezer Friendly)

July 25, 2016 By Aileen 25 Comments This post contains affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate and member of other affiliate programs, I earn from qualifying purchases.

Taco stuffed shells are a fun spin on taco night! It’s a cross between nacho cheese casserole and Italian sausage stuffed shells that everyone loves! I made a triple batch of this recipe as part of the 6 Weeks to Fill Your Freezer Challenge. We ate one batch and froze the other two. Learn how…

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Taco Stuffed Shells. This freezer friendly comfort food is shells stuffed with ground turkey, cream cheese, and refried beans. It's topped with salsa, tortilla chips, and cheese. This meal is super kid-friendly and can easily be frozen for a busy a night.

Filed Under: Baked Pasta Recipes, Freezer Meals, Main Dish Recipes, Mexican Food Recipes, Pasta Recipes, Recipes, Stuffed Shells Recipes Tagged With: comfort food, freezer cooking, freezer friendly, Freezer Meals, kid-friendly food, mexican food, pasta

Italian Sausage Stuffed Shells

February 20, 2016 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 amazing recipe for Italian Sausage Stuffed Shells tonight! It’s a flavorful main dish casserole recipe that feeds a crowd! Italian Sausage Stuffed Shells are my go-to for bringing dinner to a friend in need. I have brought it to families with a new baby, after a move, or just…

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Italian Sausage and Cheese Stuffed Shells Recipes | aileencooks.com

Filed Under: Baked Pasta Recipes, Casserole Recipes, Freezer Meals, Main Dish Recipes, Pasta Recipes, Pork Recipes, Recipes, Stuffed Shells Recipes Tagged With: casserole, comfort food, freezer friendly, italian sausage

Baked Spaghetti with Sausage

December 30, 2015 By Aileen 3 Comments This post contains affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate and member of other affiliate programs, I earn from qualifying purchases.

This cheesy baked spaghetti with sausage is a comforting casserole filled with mozzarella, Parmesan, and ricotta cheeses alongside tasty Italian sausage. Baked spaghetti, sometimes called spaghetti pie is a cross between your traditional spaghetti dinner and lasagna. It’s the perfect comfort food – it’s warm, filling, and packed with flavor. Make sure you check out…

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Filed Under: Baked Pasta Recipes, Casserole Recipes, Main Dish Recipes, Pasta Recipes, Pork Recipes, Recipes Tagged With: casserole, comfort food, freezer friendly

Three Cheese Baked Ziti (Freezer Friendly)

October 6, 2015 By Aileen 4 Comments 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 three cheese baked ziti with ground beef! It’s a comforting and family friendly casserole that’s freezer friendly, too! I LOVE Italian food. It’s my absolute favorite. Specifically, pasta dishes. Growing up, my favorite dish was spaghetti. As I got older, it was my Mom’s Lasagna. Pretty much anything with cheese…

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