Sausage, creamy ricotta and herb sauce, homemade marinara sauce, perfectly cooked noodles, and cheesy goodness make this classic lasagna recipe perfect. Plenty of tips included to help you make the best traditional lasagna recipe of your life. This post was first published April 2013 then updated January 2020 for photos and content.
Homemade Marinara Sauce
Homemade marinara sauce comes together quickly using canned tomatoes and has wonderful depth of flavor from garlic, red wine, and fresh herbs that you just cannot get from store-bought. Use this marinara sauce recipe as a base for your Italian-inspired dishes or even just for a simple spaghetti night dinner. This recipe was first posted…
Sloppy Joe Pasta
This cheap dinner recipe for pasta with homemade sloppy Joe mix is a filling, budget-friendly twist on classic sloppy Joes. With basic, pantry ingredients, this simple sloppy Joe dinner will save you money too. Kid approved! This post was originally published June 2014 and updated December 2019 for photos and content.
Garlic, Bacon, and Beer Macaroni and Cheese
Garlic, Bacon, and Beer Macaroni and Cheese has pub cheese, bacon, and garlic for a ridiculously good bacon and mac and cheese of your dreams. This baked mac and cheese with bacon has become a cult classic in our home and just might be the best gourmet mac and cheese recipe ever. Try it once,…
Fresh Salmon Casserole
Cheesy, comforting, Fresh Salmon Casserole. Kids love the shell-shaped pasta. I love the fresh salmon. This salmon casserole recipe with crackers is easy for a weeknight and even the leftovers are SO GOOD.
Creamy Spinach and Leek Rotini (Gluten-Free)
Everything you love about creamy alfredo pasta, in a gluten-free recipe made special with leeks and spinach. If you have ever wondered what to do with leeks besides soup, this recipe is for you.
Bacon and Boursin Macaroni and Cheese
Bacon and Boursin united in a creamy macaroni and cheese. Bacon and Boursin Macaroni and Cheese is the cheesy mac recipe dreams are made of. Cheesy, so savory and incredibly flavorful, this divine recipe is absolutely a must-try. Let’s top off 2018 with this incredible recipe, shall we?This post is not sponsored in any way….
Cheesy Beer and Sausage Pierogi Bake
Potato pierogi pillows and sausage baked in a cheesy beer sauce, this easy pierogi casserole using frozen pierogis is a weeknight must-make. Cheesy Beer and Sausage Pierogi Bake is also a fantastic way to use up a number of leftover cheeses. So if you are looking for new pierogi dinner ideas, this is one to save.
Coconut Shrimp Macaroni and Cheese
Coconut shrimp and macaroni and cheese, together in this creative delicious, super sexy recipe. Learn how to make this perfect indulgence with two of our favorite foods and enjoy any day of the week. Coconut Shrimp Macaroni and Cheese is pure comfort food!
Cajun Maque Choux Macaroni Salad
This Cajun salad recipe with crispy bacon and corn, is a must-try, new go-to, summer-loving must-do. Inspired by the classic, Maque Choux, this Cajun macaroni salad recipe is easy, approachable, make-ahead, kid friendly, and pot-luck perfect.
Cranberry Chorizo Macaroni and Cheese
Creamy, dreamy, cheesy pasta with a little sweet and a little spice. Try this Cranberry Chorizo Macaroni and Cheese for a totally new spin on the old comfort dish favorite. Ohhh heyyy there! Lookie at this dish, right? So I was sent a nice big bag of cranberry lovelies, which I used for my last…
Pulled Pork Macaroni and Cheese with Crispy Bacon and Herb Topping
Pulled Pork Macaroni and Cheese. With a Crispy Bacon and Herb Topping. This remarkably flavorful mac and cheese is simply a must-try, die-for, holy holy good recipe. I made this to use up leftover pulled pork, but holy damn …this was SO good, I will specifically make this recipe time and again. And you should…
Creamy Vegan Vegetable Primavera
Fresh vegetables and pasta surrounded in the most satisfying, dreamy, dairy-free cream sauce ever. This easy Creamy Vegan Vegetable Primavera dinner is all health and happiness to help us get 2018 off to the best start. And here we are! Goodbye 2017, hello 2018, and oh dear Lord do I need to stop splurging. Like,…
Fried Salsa Verde Macaroni and Cheese Balls
Macaroni and cheese with a bold flavor boost from salsa verde, fried into crunchy awesome, game-day party food. And surprisingly easy to make!This Fried Salsa Verde Macaroni and Cheese Balls appetizer recipe was sponsored. You guys! I just can’t. I cannot EVEN get over this recipe. Crayyyyyzeee fun football food, and DELICIOUS. You have got to…