Brett & Bart's favorite spaghetti by jeanne templeman

This is an old Italian recipe that I've been cooking for 30 years, and my boys and husband all love it. I got this from my good friend and extraordinary cook Jeannie Puente. The trick for the old Italian flavor is that you cook it for 2 days in a crockpot. I don't leave it on at night for safety. Delicious!

Spinach and Sausage Gnocchi by John Spottiswood

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 entertaining. It's rich, so good to serve with a green salad with vinaigrette.

Lazy homemade pasta with minced pork and beef meat by Helenscooking

This recipe is as simple as 1-2-3! You can make it with pasta from a store but it’s more tender and delish if you cook it yourself

Macaroni and Cheese w/ Jalapenos & Peppers by Catherine Pappas

Skinny Thai Chicken and Peanut Noodles by Skinny Kitchen with Nancy Fox

I love any kind of Asian noodle dish, especially a Thai one that includes peanut butter. Good news too: Peanut butter is heart healthy. It’s very filling and satisfying when added to a noodle dish. The red pepper flakes add just the right amount of spice. The skinny for each fiber rich serving is 290 calories, 8 grams of fat, 7 grams…

Pene ala Strider by Kimi

My husband came up with this dish one night, we love it and have it about once a week. It's light, refreshing and absolutely Delicious.

Megan's Chicken Fettuccine by Beth Roan

My daughter's requested ingredients...chicken and pasta

Low Fat, Three Cheese Mac and Cheese, Made From a Box But Healthier by Skinny Kitchen with Nancy Fox

For years I’ve been on the quest for a decadent tasting classic macaroni and cheese that’s low in calories and fat. All of a sudden a light bulb went off! I could doctor up one of the newer whole grain boxes but add all healthy ingredients, make it…

Pasta with Greens and Feta Cheese by Lindsey Ford

Simple, tasty recipe that the whole family will like. Instead of spinach, greens could include arugula, watercress or endive. For a more substantial meal, add shredded chicken.

penne pasta with chicken by Tim Abate

a good healthy meal that is easy to make in about an hour.