Pasta

3 Cheese Stuffed Pasta Shells

There is something about stuffed pasta shells that sounds fancy and hard. There is something about making them that is easy and fun.  It's economical and great made ahead.  My first love is taking something to friends that maybe they don't make themselves.  It's hard, as most of my friends are excellent cooks.  I have… Continue reading 3 Cheese Stuffed Pasta Shells

Pasta · Pork

Creamy Sausage Pasta

Coffee conversation with a good friend always turns to food. What's for dinner?  Anything in your crock pot?  Tried any new recipes lately? Thanks to Amy for sharing this winner.  The fact that this is a one-pan dish is a bonus.   1 T. olive oil 1 lb. smoked sausage, sliced 1 cup diced onion… Continue reading Creamy Sausage Pasta

Pasta

Back to School Baked Ziti

Friends that take a cookbook to bed and read it like it is a good novel  warm my heart. Adrienne and I could chat recipes all day long.  Another year of back to school and the obvious question, what will we make for dinner?   She shared with me a couple of her faves, and now they are… Continue reading Back to School Baked Ziti

Pasta · Poultry

Book Club Pasta

Looking for a recipe that serves a large group and looks pretty?  I love this one with all my heart.  It comes from my friend Irene (an amazing cook), but I think Tracy holds the record for making it.  The mixture of asparagus, basil, and walnuts make this a bite of heaven.   Debone the roasted… Continue reading Book Club Pasta

Pasta

Sonoma Pasta

My dear friend Margit served this at our friends, the Fosters’ in Sun River. I knew I was addicted when I woke up in the middle of the night dreaming about it. When I want to throw caution to the wind diet-wise, I make this dish. Sonoma Pasta 3 oz. halved sun-dried tomatoes 8 slices… Continue reading Sonoma Pasta