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One Pot Sausage 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 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 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

Instant Pot Crack Chicken Pasta

October 25, 2019 By Aileen 2 Comments This post contains affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate and member of other affiliate programs, I earn from qualifying purchases.

Instant Pot Crack Chicken Pasta is a creamy and cheesy bacon ranch chicken pasta that is sure to be a hit with your family! Check out our full list of instant pot pasta recipes, too! I love making pasta in the instant pot! Over the years, I have shared recipes for Instant Pot Cheesy Taco Pasta, Instant…

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A bowl of cheesy pasta next to small bowls of shredded cheese and bacon.

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

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

Loaded Instant Pot Macaroni and Cheese Recipe (with Video!)

March 16, 2017 By Aileen 2 Comments This post contains affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate and member of other affiliate programs, I earn from qualifying purchases.

Are you looking for a Loaded Instant Pot Macaroni and Cheese recipe? With crispy bacon, fresh green onions, and loads of cheese, you have found the perfect instant pot pasta recipe! I love this family-friendly instant pot macaroni and cheese recipe. It keeps the grown-up happy with the yummy add-ons and the kids happy because,…

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Close-up to a bowl full of instant pot macaroni and cheese recipe and loaded with bacon and green onions.

Filed Under: Freezer Meals, Instant Pot, Instant Pot Pasta Recipes, Macaroni and Cheese Recipes, Main Dish Recipes, Pasta Recipes, Recipes Tagged With: 30 minute meals, bacon, instant pot, macaroni and cheese, pasta, pressure cooker

Spaghetti Aglio e Olio with Ham

December 28, 2016 By Aileen 1 Comment This post contains affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate and member of other affiliate programs, I earn from qualifying purchases.

Spaghetti Aglio e Olio is a traditional Italian Pasta dish from Naples. The basic dish is filled with lots of fresh garlic and red pepper flakes sauted in olive oil and tossed with spaghetti. In this version from Don’t Give a Fork, they have added in ham, parsley, and sage. This recipe from Spaghetti Aglio…

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This easy 30 minute meal for spaghetti aglio e olio with ham is perfect for busy nights and is a proven kid-friendly meal. Recipe form aileencoks.com.

Filed Under: Main Dish Recipes, Pasta Recipes, Pork Recipes, Recipes, Spaghetti Recipes Tagged With: 30 minute meals, pasta

Cajun Chicken Pasta

November 14, 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.

Skip the restaurant with this chili’s copycat recipe for Cajun Chicken Pasta. It’s tender chicken on top of al-dente noodles and tossed with a cajun cream sauce. Cajun Chicken Pasta is one of those dishes I have ordered countless times in the past. Before getting married and having kids, Sean and I lived a couple…

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Copycat Cajun Chicken Pasta recipe is an easy 30 minute meal. Kid friendly and filling. Anyone who loves pasta will love this fillig pasta recipe. Recipe from aileencooks.com

Filed Under: Chicken Recipes, Copycat Recipes, Main Dish Recipes, Pasta Recipes, Recipes Tagged With: alfredo, cajun, chicken recipes, copycat recipes, pasta

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

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