July 4th pasta recipes

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…

Best Ever Macaroni and Cheese

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

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…

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…

Noodles with Ginger and Cilantro

Here is a simple noodle dish that goes well with most Asian dishes. It can also be served as a snack for two…

Fried Lasagna – Party Appetizers

Fried lasagna appetizer – bite-sized pieces of lasagna, breaded and deep-fried. Crispy on the outside, with…

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…

Mac 'n Cheese Appetizer Pastry Cups

Great appetizer for any get together, any time!

Mac 'n' Cheese

Sometimes, you just gotta have a bowl! Use Cavatappi noodles. Do not substitute! You will be happy you did. This recipe is rich, creamy and full…

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.

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

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…

Blue Cheese Macaroni Salad

Kero-Keropi Twin-Pasta

Almost all kids dislike vegetables & my son was no exception when he was younger. Try creating fanciful cartoon characters to divert their…