Sicilian Eggplant & Ricotta Pasta by John Spottiswood

This is yet another wonderful Italian recipe that I've adapted from Marcella Hazan's classic "Essentials of Italian Cooking". This one is good enough that my wife put a little smily face in the upper corner of the recipe and wrote "It's a keeper!". I think you'll feel the same way. We served this for friends with a wonderful citrus…

Simple Pasta with Garlic & Olive Oil by John Spottiswood

This is a classic recipe that is so simple to make but always delicious. You can serve this as a side dish to any grilled meat or vegetable entree. It can also stand on it's own or be paired with a salad for a light lunch or dinner. It's a great, easy recipe to add to your list of staples. Using a good olive oil is key here. I…

Pasta with Spinach, Ricotta, Ham by John Spottiswood

This is one of our family staples. It is healthy and delicious! Two of our kids say it is their favorite dish. We've adapted it from Marcella Hazan. It's easy to throw together and great the next day too.

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!

Simple Pasta with Spinach, Mushrooms and Tomatoes by John Spottiswood

This is one of those simple recipes that are almost embarrassing to put on this website. But this was really tasty and healthy, and our kids devoured it. I have everything being prepared in parallel, so the whole dish takes less than 25 minutes start to finish. If you're tight on time, this is a winner!

macaroni and cheese by Carol Teng

A delicious, easy to cook meal.

Pasta with Sauteed Vegetables, Olive Oil & Tomato Sauce by John Spottiswood

Simple and truly delicious. If you like tasty, fresh, and healthy food, this is likely to become a staple for you.

Marvelous Mac 'n Cheese! by erin de martini

Homemade macaroni and cheese that's easy to prepare and tastes so much better than out of a box. A personal and family favorite!

Tomato Marinara with Garlic and Basil by Nancy Miyasaki

This is a light and tasty sauce that the Roman's called "alla carrettiera". It's named for the drivers who came to town with fresh produce and wine from the surrounding countryside, and their sauces were improvised from the abundant ingredients available to them. We've got our own little garden, and all of the ingredients for this…

Smoked Gouda Mac and Cheese by dp

Everyone will thank you for this one make double if you have big eaters this has never failed me .... This is a very heavy, creamy filling side dish that everyone will love thank you for looking Enjoy

Cold Spaghetti with Peanut Soy Sauce by SpaghettiandChopsticks

A refreshing summer dish that's easy to prepare and very tasty!

Green Lasagna Modena style by David

PENNETTE SHRIMP WITH BASIL PESTO. by mariarosaria

I love the basil (I like a good Neapolitan my plant fresh basil), but I go crazy for shrimp as well, so I decided to experiment with this combination and I must say that the result was really great, sweet taste with a bitter aftertaste and perfumed the I think Basil goes well with the tasty and porposo shrimp, plus a few other…

Rattlesnake Penne Pasta.... Why is it called that? by Nick Roche

Well, Rattlesnake Penne Pasta doesn't really have rattlesnake meat in it. It's just a name, but then you all knew that anyway. This dish is always a favorite on restaurant menus and now it can be a favorite dish in the comfort of your dining room. Although it looks complex and full of ingredients, it is quite simple to make, but be…

Pasta Miss ALFREDO no cream by Foodessa

Usually leaner, sleeker and slightly more health conscious than Mr. heavy cream Alfredo... Miss Alfredo offers you an amazing flavourful rosé pasta sauce oozing of CHEESY CREAMINESS. For a detailed post...refer to: http://www.foodessa.com/2010/06/pasta-miss-alfredo-with-no-cream.html