This recipe is one that I have worked on throughout my 20s. I don’t think I’ll ever forget the disaster attempt of 2011 in my college apartment, attempting Eggplant Parmesan for the first time. One word: Burned. Needless to say, much like me as a person, my eggplant parmesan recipe has grown over time. It’s…
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Whole Wheat Veggie Pasta
This recipe for Whole Wheat Veggie Pasta has been with me for YEARS! To be honest, I haven’t really shared it with you all because I assumed it was “too easy.” Too easy? Don’t ya’ll like easy recipes? I know I do. My mom used to make this when we would have a chill night…
Copycat Penne Rosa
Now that back to school is in full swing, I am reminiscing on my most recent school days at Illinois State University and my love for my favorite fast casual meal…Penne Rosa! I have a bunch of cousins, as well as my little brother looking at colleges right now, along with being a new alumni…
Creamy Garlic & Mushroom Pasta
We’re getting closer to cozy season, which means it’s time for cozy food! My cousin had sent me a recipe that involved a whole bunch of chicken and cream cheese and it sounded absolutely divine. But quite frankly, I wasn’t in the mood for chicken and rice, and with everything happening in our environment right…
Spicy Cajun Pasta with Chicken Sausage
When I was a kid, I was obsessed with Cajun flavored anything. It was my gateway drug into spicy food. If Cajun chicken pasta was on the menu, you better believe I was ordering it. There’s just something about a spicy, creamy, carby dish that is irresistible. That’s what brings me to this Spicy Cajun…
Best Spaghetti Bolognese Recipe
Bolognese sauce is the ultimate comfort food. Let it simmer on the stove for hours and it creates the perfect family meal. I’m sharing my best spaghetti bolognese recipe with you, and it’s been something I’ve been developing for a long time! With Easter coming up, it can be served as a perfect meal for…
Spicy Pasta Fagiole Soup
You guys have no idea how long I’ve wanted to share this recipe with you. This is a soup my mom has been making since I was a kid. Our family calls this Arrabiata Soup, but it’s simply a spicy twist on pasta fagiole. I absolutely love it. It’s hearty, it’s tasty, it’s spicy. It’s…
Cacio e Pepe
Cacio e pepe. Grown up macaroni & cheese. Cheesy, peppery heaven in a bowl. Whatever you call it, it’s an Italian classic and one of my favorite dishes to create. I made this one on a whim. I just wanted pasta at 11:00 pm one night, as one does, and whipped this one up. And…
Tortellini with Creamy Tomato Sauce
Tortellini is probably my favorite pasta. It’s the most underrated stuffed pasta, with it’s cousin, the ravioli, always taken up the limelight. Well, this is my way of making tortellini the star of the dish. This was another one of my “what do I have in my fridge?” recipes, and it turned out even better…
Spaghetti and Turkey Meatballs
Spaghetti and meatballs is an age-old classic. In fact, my family’s own Sicilian recipe is my absolute FAVORITE. Now, as a single woman with no kiddos or a husband, I’m not about to spend 2-3 days making a huge batch of my family’s recipe, so I created my own health version of a family favorite….