Peanut and Vegetable Linguine by Julia Ann Souders

A recipe for a meatless Monday meal of healthy whole grain pasta, fresh vegetables and peanuts for a bit of Mediterranean cuisine. Adapted from The Cook's Encyclopedia of Vegetarian Cooking, Linda Fraser, 2001, p 140 "Peanut Noodles." ©2007-2014 Netta Belle’s Choice® cookbookinabox® “Reg. U.S. Pat. & Trdmk.Off.” Reg.…

Macaroni, Chicken and Cheese Casserole by Julia Ann Souders

An easy on your pocketbook comfort dish for the family. It is one of those meals, having leftover chicken, variety of cheeses or cornbread is a good dilemma. ©2007-2014 Netta Belle’s Choice® cookbookinabox® “Reg. U.S. Pat. & Trdmk.Off.” Reg. “Trade-marks Canadian Intellectual Property Office.” nettabelleschoice.com and…

Lasagna Italiana by ExhilaratingChef

Inspired from the streets of Tuscany, I developed this recipe by reducing the amount of sodium, eliminating sugar, and reducing the total fat content of a traditional lasagna. Enjoy!

Garlic Shrimp and Sun-Dried Tomatoes with Pasta in Spicy Creamy Sauce by RecipesnFood

Garlic Shrimp and Sun-Dried Tomatoes with Pasta in Spicy Creamy Sauce fettuccine in a homemade Alfredo sauce, spiced up with basil and crushed red pepper. Italian comfort food that’s super easy to make!

Bill's Penne alla Vodka by Angie Morris

“This recipe is tailor-made for my husband Bill, done the way he likes Vodka sauce - lots of bacon, lots of Vodka, and very creamy. He is the Vodka sauce expert and he has a favorite restaurant where he always orders it. But he says my recipe is just like it! I take that as a huge compliment! You can just barely taste the Vodka in…

Pad Thai by Culinary Envy

Make this easy Pad Thai recipe at home with rice noodles, ground chicken, crisp vegetables and crunchy peanuts in a homemade savory-sweet sauce.

Baked Ziti with Sausage by peace

An easy casserole that great for Church Gatherings, Family Reunions, Sport Events, and Cold Winter Days. (Modified from an unknown Magazine page.)

Saint Patrick’s Day Green Mac and Cheese by Nutrisystem The Leaf

Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with lean, green, diet food cuisine! This hearty and healthy Green Mac and Cheese is the ultimate family style meal to serve up this holiday. We turn your classic mac into festive fare with a variety of vibrant green veggies. Who needs a pot of gold when you have a pot of cheesy pasta this good?! Enjoy a…

Authentic N.Y. Tomatoe Sauce by Trish

This is a great sauce that can work for Spegetti or Lasange, or any dish that needs a rich tomatoe sauce.

Baked Macaroni and Cheddar with Broccoli by Nelski

I acutally tried this dish with bite sized pieces of chicken smoked sausage and it was very good.

Gnocchi by J. Gino Genovesi

If you have never had gnocchi, you are in for a great dish. I refer to my dish as Gnocchi even though the dough contains no potatoes.. Many areas refer to this dish as Cavetelli. What ever they are called, they are a superior meal. When ever my children come home or during Easter and Christmas, this is what they ask for.…

Pasta with Roasted Cherry Tomatoes by Salad Foodie

I am enamored with pasta, tomatoes and basil recipes and have tried out several. This one is from Cook's Country (April/May 2015) and indeed has robust tomato flavors by roasting them! See Useful Links below for an earlier posted and similar recipe that we liked well too.

MAS Ranch Red Sauce by candice masters

Great Red Sauce for pasta

Pasta with Fresh Red Peppers by Barbara Ann Day

This recipe serves as a healthy main dish. It is very low calorie but still a comfort food. I often put leftover vegetables in this recipe, other than what is called for. This is adapted from a Jenny Craig recipe

Penne Pasta with sun dried tomatoes and chili by Brett Ede