Quick and easy Italian pasta recipes costing less than $2.5 per serving

Spinach Basil Orzo

Can you believe I *just* discovered Orzo about 2 months ago? I'm officially a huge fan and this is one of the many recipes I've come up with using a…

Deep Dish Spaghetti Pizza

Gino's Noodle Dough

Noodles, in many forms, have been a staple food in many parts of the world for centuries. China, Japan, Italy all take credit for creating the…

Pasta Fagolli just like Olive Garden!

I enjoy making soup and I'm always excited when I find a good recipe. I stumbled upon this one day and thought…

Caprese Pasta Salad

Easy summer salad. Great side dish to take to picnics or bbq's.

Linguine with Fresh Tomatoes

Since we can have great tomatoes year around, we can always enjoy their fresh flavor this way. Remember: Never store your fresh tomatoes in the…

Pasta with Sauteed Vegetables, Olive Oil & Tomato Sauce

Simple and truly delicious. If you like tasty, fresh, and healthy food, this is likely to become a staple for…

Garlic Shrimp and Sun-Dried Tomatoes with Pasta in Spicy Creamy Sauce

Garlic Shrimp and Sun-Dried Tomatoes with Pasta in Spicy Creamy Sauce…

Bucatini with bacon and peas

Cheesy, flavorful pasta with a touch of green.

Gnocchi

If you have never had gnocchi, you are in for a great dish. I refer to my dish as Gnocchi even though the dough contains no potatoes.. Many areas…

macaroni and cheese

A delicious, easy to cook meal.

Italian Sausage and Pasta

Pasta with Italian sausage, broccoli and olive oil.

Suppa di matrimonio Italiano ( Wedding Soup)

I believe this soup was served at weddings and family gatherings because it was quick and easy to prepare,…

NONNA ROSA’S LEFTOVER MEAT SAUCE SOUP WITH ORZO PASTA

Do you have leftover ground meat sauce and are looking for a new way to use it? Then whip up this simple,…

From the files of S.L.I.M meals; Peas and Macaroni

S.L.I.M Stands for Slightly Lowered Income Meals (TM). It is for those of us who have been hit hard with these…