One-Pot Cheesy Taco Pasta

INGREDIENTS 1 pound ground beef ½ teaspoon salt Pinch of black pepper 1 ounce packet taco seasoning (or about 3½ tablespoons homemade taco seasoning) 2 cups water 1 cup jarred mild salsa 8 ounces uncooked rotini pasta 1½ cups shredded Mexican-style cheese Optional toppings – chopped tomatoes, avocado, crushed tortilla chips, chopped cilantro INSTRUCTIONS  Get … Read more

Million Dollar Macaroni and Cheese Casserole

INGREDIENTS 1 pound cellentani pasta (may sub rigatoni, penne or macaroni) 4 tablespoons butter 1/4 cup all-purpose flour 3 cups milk 1 12 oz. can evaporated milk 1 tablespoon cornstarch 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard 1 tablespoon chicken bouillon 1 tsp EACH onion pwdr, garlic pwdr, dried parsley, salt 1/2 teaspoon pepper 1/4-1/2 teaspoon red pepper … Read more

Cheesy Stuffed Mashed Potatoes

Ingredients 6 yukon gold potatoes (peeled and quartered) 3 TB butter ½ cup sour cream garlic salt & pepper (to taste) 1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese (divided) 6 pieces bacon, cooked and crumbled (divided) fresh parsley (chopped) Instructions Boil 8 cups water in a large pot. Add potatoes and cook for 20 minutes or until … Read more

Cauliflower Pea and Edamame Macaroni and Cheese

Ingredients 8 ounces (2-Cups) whole-wheat macaroni 2 cups chopped raw cauliflower florets, about ½ head 1 cup frozen peas, thawed 1 cup frozen shelled edamame, thawed 2 ¾ cups low-fat milk, divided ¼ cup all-purpose flour 2 teaspoon Dijon mustard 1 teaspoon salt, plus a pinch ¼ teaspoon granulated garlic powder ¼ teaspoon ground white … Read more

Best Vegan White Mac and Cheese

INGREDIENTS 16 oz. dry pasta (I used rigatoni) ¼ cup vegan butter 2 garlic cloves, diced ¼ cup flour 2½ cups unsweetened, plain non-dairy milk 8 oz. vegan cream cheese ¼ cup vegan parmesan ½ tsp. white pepper ½ tsp. ground mustard ¼ tsp. garlic powder 1 tsp. lemon juice salt and pepper, to taste … Read more

Southern Macaroni and Cheese

Ingredients 1 Pound box elbow macaroni 3½ cups sharp cheddar cheese, shredded (reserve 1 cup for topping) ¼ Cup Butter, softened 1½ cups whole or 2% milk 3 eggs, beaten ½ Cup Sour Cream ½ Teaspoon Salt Instructions Preheat oven to 350 degrees and spray a 9×11″ casserole dish. Cook the macaroni per package instructions. … Read more

One Pan Sausage and Tortellini

Ingredients 1 lb ground Italian Sausage 20 oz package of fresh cheese Tortellini 3 cups spaghetti sauce (1 24-ounce jar) + 1/2 cup water 1 teaspoon Italian Seasoning 1 1/2 cups freshly shredded Mozzarella Cheese  1/2 cup freshly shredded Parmesan cheese Fresh chopped parsley or basil for garnish, if desired. Instructions Heat an oven safe … Read more

Stuffed Shells Recipe

INGREDIENTS 8 oz of uncooked jumbo shells (approximately 20 jumbo shells) Cooking spray 1¾ cup of ricotta cheese 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese 1 egg 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning 1 cup marinara sauce Salt and pepper to taste INSTRUCTIONS Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Boil water and cook shells according to directions on package. Drain … Read more

Slow Cooker Buffalo Chicken Pasta

Ingredients 3 boneless, skinless chicken breasts 24 oz chicken broth 8 oz cream cheese, cut into pieces 1½ cups shredded cheddar cheese ½ cup Buffalo Wing sauce, divided 2 Tbsp. dry ranch dressing mix 1 tsp. garlic powder 1 tsp. salt 1 Tbsp cornstarch 1 Tbsp water 16 oz fettuccine noodles Directions In a slow … Read more

Spicy Avocado Pesto Pasta

Ingredients: 14 ounces rotini pasta (or any kind of pasta you like) 2 medium ripe avocados 2 cups loosely packed arugula 1 jalapeño pepper, cut into quarters (remove seeds and membrane for a mild pesto) 1/2 cup fresh cilantro leaves 2 cloves garlic 3 tablespoons fresh lime juice 1 teaspoon kosher salt 1/4 teaspoon black … Read more