Kid friendly Italian pasta recipes costing less than $2.5 per serving with photo

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Brett & Bart's favorite spaghetti

Brett & Bart's favorite spaghetti

This is an old Italian recipe that I've been cooking for 30 years, and my boys and husband all love it. I got…

jeanne templeman
Nov 2008
Intermediate
8 votes
15221 views
Homemade Manicotti

Homemade Manicotti

This recipe is simple and absolutely delicious. It is a reasonable amount of work, so good to cook for a large party or family gathering. It is…

Nancy Miyasaki
May 2008
Intermediate
6 votes
19753 views
Calabrian Style Meatballs Simmered in a Butter-Onion Tomato Sauce

Calabrian Style Meatballs Simmered in a Butter-Onion Tomato Sauce

The best way to describe this dish is a southern rustic meatball meets a…

For the Love of Italian Cooking
Sep 2014
Advanced
1 vote
6347 views
Pasta with Cauliflower, Prosciutto, and Parmesan

Pasta with Cauliflower, Prosciutto, and Parmesan

Our whole family enjoyed this flavorful pasta that I cooked tonight. Despite the chicken broth, this is a…

Nancy Miyasaki
May 2012
Intermediate
3 votes
3466 views
Taco stuffed lumaconi

Taco stuffed lumaconi

This delicious combination of Mexican flavors and Italian pasta will be loved by everyone.

Easy Cook - Laka kuharica
Oct 2018
Intermediate
1 vote
1923 views
Lasagna

Lasagna

Very easy to make. Can be done with or without ground beef!

Sofia Reino
Mar 2010
Advanced
2 votes
4445 views
Pasta with Sauteed Vegetables, Olive Oil & Tomato Sauce

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…

John Spottiswood
Feb 2008
Advanced
5 votes
26750 views
Top SF Chronicle Recipe: Pasta with Broccoli and Spicy Sausage

Top SF Chronicle Recipe: Pasta with Broccoli and Spicy Sausage

Our good friend Linda Hansen saved this top recipe from the SF Chronicle in 2004 and it has become one of her…

John Spottiswood
Apr 2011
Advanced
10 votes
7837 views
Spinach and Sausage Gnocchi

Spinach and Sausage Gnocchi

This is a delicious and beautiful dish. We just served it for a normal weeknight meal, but the presentation is such that it would be good for…

John Spottiswood
Feb 2015
Advanced
2 votes
5468 views
Garlic Shrimp and Sun-Dried Tomatoes with Pasta in Spicy Creamy Sauce

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

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

RecipesnFood
Jun 2015
Intermediate
1 vote
3858 views
Pasta alla puttanesca

Pasta alla puttanesca

A tangy and somewhat salty popular Italian pasta dish.

Easy Cook - Laka kuharica
Nov 2013
Intermediate
2 votes
3079 views
Soba Noodles with Asparagus, Parmesan, Bacon & Egg

Soba Noodles with Asparagus, Parmesan, Bacon & Egg

This recipe sounds strange...but if you can get over the unusual ingredients you are in for an amazing meal.…

John Spottiswood
Nov 2012
Advanced
2 votes
5697 views
Fresh fettucine with sauce Bolognese

Fresh fettucine with sauce Bolognese

This rich, meaty tomato sauce, based on the Ragu alla Bolognese, doesn't need to cook for a long time to be…

Easy Cook - Laka kuharica
Dec 2014
Intermediate
2 votes
1866 views
Cheesy Pumpkin Pasta Bake

Cheesy Pumpkin Pasta Bake

This One-Pot Cheesy Pumpkin Pasta is perfect for the upcoming fall season. It has a beautiful orange color that just blends with the mood of the…

Hina Gujral
Sep 2017
Advanced
1 vote
4141 views
From the files of S.L.I.M meals; Peas and Macaroni

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…

Michael Swiney
Dec 2012
Advanced
1 vote
2356 views