Italian pasta recipes costing less than $2.5 per serving

Hearty Seafood Cioppino Pasta

We finally decided to make some real pasta besides our usual tomato sauce in a jar + noodles combination (which is fine with me and the kids) by…

light beef bolognese 8SP

One of the best, if not the best bolognese you’ll ever have, it’s hard to believe that this tasty and fragrant dish is so diet friendly and full of…

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Tomato and Fresh Basil Sauce

This is, by far, my wife's favorite sauce, and it's quick, easy, and delicious.

Black Pepper Noodle Dough

So simple and so good! A classic noodle base with a kick of fresh black pepper just ready to set off a nice simple sauce.

Baked Fettuccine

"Italian" Meatballs

This is an easy economical recipe that can be adapted to your favorite meat and herb.

Spaghetti and Meatballs

The classic Italian dish, made in a microwave.

Porcini and Sweet pepper Sauce

From the Madonna del Piatto blog and Letizia Matiacci, with gratitude.

Penne Puttanesca

Easy and quick pasta dish. I love kalamata olives, they add a nice briney bite to the dish.

Cheese Ravioli in Chunky Homemade Marinara

Great on the go weeknight meal!

Tagliatelle with walnut sauce

Gnocchi and Peas with Pesto

I opened my freezer this morning and saw peas, some left over uncooked gnocchi and a small container of pesto. Let me show you a little of this and…

Penne Pasta with sun dried tomatoes and chili

Pasta e Fagioli Facile - Easy Pasta and Beans

Just as the name implies! A delicious, healthy and hearty dish that can be enjoyed hot or cold.