Kid friendly winter pasta main dish recipes

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Penne Alfredo with Italian Sausage and Zucchini

Penne Alfredo with Italian Sausage and Zucchini

I had this dish at a local diner and loved it. So I recreated it at home it's an easy tasty dish. It looks…

Denise Sherin
May 2015
Advanced
2 votes
7436 views
EZ Lasagna My Way

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…

Glenn
Mar 2017
Beginner
2 votes
4572 views
Pasta in Red Sauce Recipe (Penne Arrabiata)

Pasta in Red Sauce Recipe (Penne Arrabiata)

Pasta in Red Sauce is a delicious Italian pasta dish bursting with robust flavors of fresh tomato sauce. You…

Hina Gujral
Jul 2015
Advanced
2 votes
4699 views
PARSLEY sun-dried TOMATO PESTO on PASTA

PARSLEY sun-dried TOMATO PESTO on PASTA

I opened the fridge to be happily greeted by a beautiful bouquet of parsley. With this, I was inspired to…

Foodessa
Apr 2010
Professional
2 votes
2809 views
Käsespätzle

Käsespätzle

Great traditional Austrian recipe passed down from generation to generation. Kids love it!

Rocio Herbert
Feb 2008
Intermediate
2 votes
7527 views
TYLER'S MACARONI AND CHEESE

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.

Shawn Kent
Jul 2011
Intermediate
1 vote
1826 views
Lazy homemade pasta with minced pork and beef meat

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…

Helenscooking
Jul 2011
Intermediate
1 vote
2491 views
Butternut Squash Mac & Cheese

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…

Toby Corn
Sep 2011
Professional
1 vote
1818 views
Garlicky Herbed Chicken w/ Broccoli, Shiitakes, and Spaghetti

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…

Smokinhotchef
Mar 2012
Advanced
1 vote
2334 views
Sinfully Rich and Skinny Macaroni & Cheese, Italian-Style

Sinfully Rich and Skinny Macaroni & Cheese, Italian-Style

Get ready to make the most amazing mac and cheese, skinny or not!!! I love this dish so much and could hardly…

Skinny Kitchen with Nancy Fox
Oct 2012
Professional
1 vote
2662 views
Peanut and Vegetable Linguine

Peanut and Vegetable Linguine

A recipe for a meatless Monday meal of healthy whole grain pasta, fresh vegetables and peanuts for a bit of Mediterranean cuisine. Adapted from…

Julia Ann Souders
Jun 2014
Intermediate
1 vote
7619 views
Macaroni, Chicken and Cheese Casserole

Macaroni, Chicken and Cheese Casserole

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

Julia Ann Souders
Jul 2014
Intermediate
1 vote
5382 views
Spicy Sausage and Ziti Bake

Spicy Sausage and Ziti Bake

Have some homemade garlic bread and a nice salad ready to go with this yummy dinner. Great for potluck too.

Denise Sherin
Aug 2014
Advanced
1 vote
5134 views
Our Favorite Mac & Cheese

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…

Patti Fisher
Apr 2015
Professional
1 vote
5189 views
Baked Penne with Sausage & Ricotta

Baked Penne with Sausage & Ricotta

This bakes up like lasagna or baked ziti. It's simple to make and everyone loves it. It's great for a dinner…

Denise Sherin
May 2015
Advanced
1 vote
4883 views