American dinner party pasta recipes

Superfast Summer Sauce for ?

It's hot, you're hungry, you don't want to spend more than a few minutes at the stove. You have a main dish in mind. Try this. I use this quick…

Rattlesnake Penne Pasta.... Why is it called that?

Well, Rattlesnake Penne Pasta doesn't really have rattlesnake meat in it. It's just a name, but then you all…

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…

Pasta Shells in white sauce with sausage, mushrooms and peas!

I'm a big fan of Italian food and Pasta tops my list! I had this packet of shell pasta and wanted to make…

new yorker pasta

tips with paring knife,pull off tough skin from bottom of stalk toward broccoli flowerets. quarter or half if too larg. cut stalks into 2 inch…

Sweet Bell Peppers & Pasta

Coconut Rum Shrimp Pasta

A light, flavorful shrimp pasta I created by just experimenting one night for dinner. Perfect for a summer evening!

Spicy Asian noodle salad

This noodle salad is always a big hit at potlucks, picnics, and gatherings. It is quite spicy, which is what I personally love about it. The salad…

CREOLE LASAGNE

Creamy Curry Cheese and Macaroni with Langostino Tails and Black Truffle Oil

Macaroni and cheese: are there any other three words that go together…

Pasta with Peas and Bacon

Bacon and peas have a natural flavor affinity that comes out in this simple recipe. Perfect for a weeknight or company, it comes together quickly…

Cajun Chicken Linguine Alfredo

A bit spicy, a bit creamy, this decadent pasta brings a classic Chicken Alfredo to a whole new level. It’s bursting with flavor and spice thanks to…

Low Fat and Dreamy, Chicken Stroganoff

This time of year is all about hearty comforting foods. Traditional Stroganoff is made with thin slices of…

Giggling Gourmet's Big Buffalo Prairie Lasagna

Here's a family favorite that goes well with winter! (or any other time of the year) Good fun and good food…

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…