Kid friendly Italian pasta recipes

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Pasta with Spinach, Ricotta, Ham

Pasta with Spinach, Ricotta, Ham

This is one of our family staples. It is healthy and delicious! Two of our kids say it is their favorite…

John Spottiswood
Mar 2008
Advanced
10 votes
38970 views
Simple Pasta with Garlic & Olive Oil

Simple Pasta with Garlic & Olive Oil

This is a classic recipe that is so simple to make but always delicious. You can serve this as a side dish to…

John Spottiswood
Dec 2012
Advanced
12 votes
24525 views
Super Easy Alfredo Sauce

Super Easy Alfredo Sauce

We ran across this recipe and loved how simple and easy it was to prepare. It also came out so delicious!

Madi Moreno de Arjona
Aug 2011
Intermediate
2 votes
12053 views
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
Lasagna with Turkey Sausage from Barefoot Contessa

Lasagna with Turkey Sausage from Barefoot Contessa

Delicious and easy to make

Kelly Christensen
Mar 2012
Intermediate
3 votes
25700 views
Sicilian Eggplant & Ricotta Pasta

Sicilian Eggplant & Ricotta Pasta

This is yet another wonderful Italian recipe that I've adapted from Marcella Hazan's classic "Essentials of…

John Spottiswood
Sep 2010
Advanced
12 votes
10587 views
Simple Pasta with Spinach, Mushrooms and Tomatoes

Simple Pasta with Spinach, Mushrooms and Tomatoes

This is one of those simple recipes that are almost embarrassing to put on this website. But this was really…

John Spottiswood
Jan 2011
Advanced
6 votes
8092 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
Tuscan shrimp marinara with chickpea pasta

Tuscan shrimp marinara with chickpea pasta

This is a great Tuscan recipe adapted from the Flavors of Tuscan cookbook by Maxine Clark. Maxine recommends…

John Spottiswood
Jun 2009
Advanced
3 votes
24802 views
Gordon Ramsay Style Mushroom and Leek Pasta

Gordon Ramsay Style Mushroom and Leek Pasta

In one of the episodes, Gordon shared 'Quick TV Dinners' - Mushroom and Leek Pasta, Farfalle with ricotta,…

Hina Gujral
Oct 2013
Advanced
1 vote
18963 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
pasta 'alla GIGI' style

pasta 'alla GIGI' style

For a dedicated post on several lightened pasta dishes: https://www.foodessa.com/2019/06/light-pasta-dish-pleasures.html

Foodessa
Jun 2019
Professional
1 vote
2835 views
Vegetable 'Israeli' COUSCOUS risotto

Vegetable 'Israeli' COUSCOUS risotto

Moist Semolina meets water to roll out these precious, rugged pasta pearls into a 'Risotto'. Your menu can…

Foodessa
Jan 2012
Professional
1 vote
3560 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