American summer pasta recipes

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…

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,…

Spicy Ancho Chile Shrimp and Pasta

You know one of the great things about being a home cook? You can basically do whatever you want in your…

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…

Marvelous Mac 'n Cheese!

Homemade macaroni and cheese that's easy to prepare and tastes so much better than out of a box. A personal and family favorite!

Luncheon Pasta Salad

A refreshing light pasta salad for a main dish luncheon or summer potluck. I like small or medium shell pasta, but elbow, ditalini or bow tie pastas…

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.

Baked Spaghetti Loaf

A new way to make spaghetti that is cheesy and baked....

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…

Quinoa Pasta with Goat Cheese & Vegetables

This is the first time, I used quinoa pasta which also has corn flour, in it and it was a good texture. The…

Mac 'n Cheese Appetizer Pastry Cups

Great appetizer for any get together, any time!

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…

Orzo Salad

I like to make and serve this whenever I am grilling

Blue Cheese Macaroni Salad