Orzo Salad with Sun-dried Tomatoes and Feta

This is my summer potluck go-to recipe! You can add pinenuts and fresh cherry tomatoes or you could just add…

Pasta Paella

An easy and great tasting recipe. If you like the flavor of paella, you'll love this pasta. I've made this as well as true paella, and I think my…

Pasta Salad

My version of an Italian Pasta Salad

Simple Roasted Tomato and Garlic Pasta

The is the easiest, fresh pasta recipe. I made it one day when we had a lot of left over grape tomatoes. The…

Homemade Manicotti

This recipe is simple and absolutely delicious. It is a reasonable amount of work, so good to cook for a large party or family gathering. It is…

Spinach Basil Orzo

Can you believe I *just* discovered Orzo about 2 months ago? I'm officially a huge fan and this is one of the many recipes I've come up with using a…

Clam Sauce with Angel Hair Pasta

Relatively easy and good clam sauce (that can be dialed in many ways to taste) with angel hair.

Creamy Basil Chicken Pasta

This is a rich & creamy pasta that has quickly become a favorite with my family & friends. I like lots of garlic so feel free to cut the amount down…

Minestrone Soup

Caprese Pasta Salad

Easy summer salad. Great side dish to take to picnics or bbq's.