American picnic pasta recipes

Blue Cheese Macaroni Salad

Bacon Pasta Salad

I got a recipe from a magazine for a ham and pasta salad and altered it to my family's favorites. When I make this I make it in really large batches…

Venison Spaghetti

This recipe can be made with low-fat ground beef. Venison has very little fat, but it has a gamey flavor that many are not accustomed to. Cooking it…

SOMBRERO PASTA SALAD

A zippy make-ahead salad that even kids love. Can be a main meal salad, a taste better the next day, take it to work salad.

Cheesy Whole Wheat Rotini Bake w/ Spinach

This is a wholesome southern style dish rich on satisfaction with a measure less fat than traditional mac and…

Fake Out Crab Rangoon Bites

This recipe is a spin off of one of my favorite items found in a Chinese Restaurant. I've always loved this crispity outer layer coupled with the…

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…

Best Ever Macaroni and Cheese

A family favorite that I've been making for 15 years.

Amazing Thai Style Penne Rigate

Flavor times 110. This recipe complements my Thai Grilled Chicken recipe below. Lemongrass and coconut milk really makes this pasta POP! Great…

BLT Macaroni Salad

This is a summer staple in my house because it's nice to serve on hot and humid days. Make sure to cook the pasta al dente because it will…

Bacon Stuffed Shell Salad

This recipe takes pasta salad to a big flavor level. Great to make ahead and serve for a simple luncheon. Serve with fresh seasonal fruit.

Vegetable Bowtie Pasta Salad

Growing up, my Mother fixed a pasta salad that was so awesome. Well, I did a makeover of that pasta salad with my own twist...by changing the pasta…

Macaroni, Chicken and Cheese Casserole

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

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…

Ham, Peas & Pasta Salad

A nice choice for a summer cookout or picnic, this pasta salad can be made up to a day ahead for convenience. My pasta choice for this is ditalini,…