If you need an easy dinner that everyone will actually be excited to eat, this One-Pan Garlic Parmesan Chicken & Pasta is it. Tender, golden chicken, creamy garlic Parmesan sauce and pasta all come together in one skillet for the kind of cozy dinner that tastes like you spent way more time on it than…
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Hot Honey Chicken Pasta Salad
If you love a little sweet heat, this Hot Honey Chicken Pasta Salad is such a fun twist on a classic pasta salad. It’s loaded with tender chicken, crispy bacon, corn, cheddar and green onions, then tossed in a creamy hot honey ranch dressing. A final drizzle of hot honey gives it the perfect sweet…
Chicken Alfredo Penne with Broccoli
Creamy, cozy and incredibly easy, this Chicken Alfredo Penne is the kind of dinner that makes a busy weeknight feel a little more special. Tender chicken, penne pasta and fresh broccoli are tossed together in a simple homemade Alfredo sauce made with garlic, cream and Parmesan. Everything comes together quickly with basic ingredients, and the…
Creamy Cheesy Beef & Bowtie Pasta
Some nights just call for a big skillet of cheesy comfort food, and this Creamy Cheesy Beef & Bowtie Pasta absolutely delivers. It’s hearty, creamy and packed with seasoned ground beef, tender bowtie pasta and plenty of melty cheese. Prep Time: 10 minutesCook Time: 25 minutesServings: 6 Ingredients Instructions Recipe Note: The sauce may look…
Beach Day Italian Salad
This Beach Day Italian Pasta Salad is fresh, colorful, and always a crowd favorite! Packed with pasta, crisp vegetables, cheese, and savory Italian meats tossed in a homemade zesty dressing, it’s the perfect make-ahead dish for beach days, picnics, BBQs, potlucks, or easy summer lunches. Best of all, it tastes even better after it’s had…
Creamy Roasted Butternut Squash Pasta
This Creamy Butternut Squash Pasta is the ultimate cozy fall dinner! Roasted butternut squash is blended into a rich, velvety Parmesan sauce and tossed with tender pasta for an easy family meal everyone will love. Perfect for busy weeknights, autumn dinners, and comfort food season. Serves: 6 Ingredients Instructions Optional Add-Ins
Easy Cajun Chicken Pasta
Creamy, cheesy, slightly spicy and ready in about 35 minutes, this Cajun Chicken Pasta is a family dinner that tastes like it came from your favorite restaurant. Servings: 4 | Calories: ~595 | Protein: 39g | Carbs: 43g | Fat: 29g Ingredients For the Chicken For the Pasta Creamy Cajun Sauce Garnish Instructions
Spicy Sausage Rigatoni
Creamy, cheesy, and packed with bold Italian flavor, this Spicy Sausage Rigatoni is the perfect weeknight comfort meal. Tender rigatoni is tossed with savory Italian sausage in a rich tomato cream sauce with just the right amount of heat. Ready in about 35 minutes, it’s an easy family dinner that’s guaranteed to disappear fast! Prep…
Loaded Italian Grinder Pasta Salad
Prep Time: 20 minutesChill Time: 30 minutesServings: 8–10 Ingredients Pasta Salad Creamy Italian Dressing Instructions Storage: Store covered in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days.
BLT Pasta Salad
Prep Time: 15 minutesCook Time: 10 minutesChill Time: 30 minutesTotal Time: 55 minutesServings: 6–8 Ingredients Instructions Tip: If making ahead, wait to add the lettuce until right before serving to keep it fresh and crunchy.
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