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Alfredo Sauce with Cream Cheese

Jessica — Fri, 29 May 2026 00:53:24 +0000

This homemade alfredo sauce with cream cheese is rich, creamy, and ready in 25 minutes — no heavy cream needed and so much better than anything from a jar.

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Baked Ziti with Beef and Ricotta (Easier Than Lasagna, Less Mess!)

Jessica — Mon, 11 May 2026 20:36:10 +0000

This baked ziti skips the fussy pre-mixing steps — just layer the ricotta straight in and let the oven do the work. Rich meat sauce, creamy ricotta, bubbly mozzarella, and parmesan in one dish. Ready in under an hour and better than lasagna with half the effort.

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Tangy Asian Sesame Chicken & Noodle Salad

Jessica — Mon, 04 May 2026 19:32:50 +0000

Asian Chicken & Noodle Salad made easy with angel hair pasta, diced chicken, cucumber & green apple all tossed in a tangy sesame lime dressing!

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MEXICAN STREET CORN PASTA SALAD

Nellie — Wed, 08 Apr 2026 15:47:46 +0000

This Mexican Street Corn Pasta Salad brings together all the bold, smoky flavors of classic street corn in a hearty, crowd-pleasing pasta salad. Tender elbow pasta is tossed with buttery skillet corn, crispy bacon, cotija cheese, and a creamy chili-lime dressing that ties everything together. It’s a perfect make-ahead side dish for potlucks, barbecues, andView Recipe

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MILLION DOLLAR SPAGHETTI BAKE

Nellie — Wed, 28 Jan 2026 16:44:45 +0000

Million Dollar Spaghetti Bake is a rich, comforting baked pasta dish made with layers of tender spaghetti, creamy cheese filling, hearty meat sauce, and a bubbly, golden cheese topping. It’s the kind of dinner that feels indulgent without being complicated and works just as well for busy weeknights as it does for feeding a crowd.View Recipe

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CHEESY BAKED RIGATONI

Jessica — Mon, 05 Jan 2026 19:55:48 +0000

Simple Cheesy Baked Rigatoni with a simple cream sauce, 4 types of cheese, topped with buttery breadcrumbs & baked until hot and bubbly!

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SWEDISH MEATBALL PASTA BAKE

Jessica — Mon, 20 Oct 2025 19:26:09 +0000

Swedish Meatball Pasta Bake made with beef & pork meatballs with fantastic seasoning in a creamy, beefy sauce served over hot noodles and cheese!

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VEGGIE SPAGHETTI

Nellie — Wed, 20 Aug 2025 15:15:58 +0000

Veggie Spaghetti is a simple, hearty, and flavorful recipe that the whole family will love. Made with fresh zucchini, spinach, onion, and garlic, this pasta dish combines vegetables with a classic spaghetti base for a wholesome meal that comes together quickly. With only a handful of ingredients and minimal prep time, you’ll have a nutritiousView Recipe

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GROUND TURKEY PASTA SKILLET

Nellie — Tue, 12 Aug 2025 11:38:13 +0000

This Ground Turkey Pasta Skillet is a flavorful, easy one-pan dinner that comes together in just 30 minutes! With tender penne pasta, juicy ground turkey seasoned with Greek spices, fresh spinach, and a melty Parmesan topping, it’s the perfect weeknight comfort food. Recipe Highlights Ingredients in Ground Turkey Pasta Skillet Helpful Tips for Success FullView Recipe

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