American winter pasta main dish recipes

Our Favorite Mac & Cheese

It’s been rainy and cold here. Comfort food was a must. Ken wanted macaroni and cheese, but it had to be extra cheesy with a crunchy topping. Patti…

EZ Lasagna My Way

I have a love-hate relationship with lasagna. I hate the difficulty of making it and I usually don't like the taste of fresh lasagna right out of…

CREOLE LASAGNE

Smoked Gouda Macaroni and Cheese

Easy Sausage Pierogi Bake

Ken wanted macaroni and cheese made meaty with sausage. Patti had an “aha” moment because frozen pierogies are something we always have on hand,…

Macaroni, Chicken and Cheese Casserole

An easy on your pocketbook comfort dish for the family. It is one of those meals, having leftover chicken,…

Irish Cheddar Mac 'n Cheese

Growing up with a dad who was born and raised in Ireland and had the best Irish brogue, and a mom who was first generation Italian (maiden name…

CHILI SPAGHETTI

WHEN OUR KIDS WERE SMALL IN THE 1980'S WE HAD A WORK DAY AT THE LAKE CABIN. ON THE WAY HOME THE RECIPE CAME TO ME, IT'S FAST AND IT'S EASY.

Lazy homemade pasta with minced pork and beef meat

This recipe is as simple as 1-2-3! You can make it with pasta from a store but it’s more tender and delish…

TYLER'S MACARONI AND CHEESE

My 9yr old son and I set out to make stove top mac and cheese, and this is what we came up with.

Cheesy Ham Divan

We love ham for holiday dinners…and sometimes we make them just to use in casseroles and sandwiches. Being the Pacific Living Outdoor Oven has a…

Garlicky Herbed Chicken w/ Broccoli, Shiitakes, and Spaghetti

Garlic! Good quality olive oil, fresh herbs and fungi- need i say more? This recipe is even better the next…

Butternut Squash Mac & Cheese

This is a redo of a Cooking Light recipe "Creamy, Light Mac & Cheese". Since I'm dealing with lactose intolerant family members, I've made…