Another amazing creation from my friend Amy Tanner. This dish has broccoli, tomatoes, yellow squash, and asparagus tossed in a lemon cream sauce over pasta. (Chicken optional!)…
Mama Zirkle’s Vegetable Lasagna
I grew up on this recipe that my mom made up. Marinara sauced broccoli, cauliflower, carrots, peas and zucchini with noodles. …
Olive Garden’s Five Cheese Lasagna
I only make this when I am really trying to impress someone! It takes a lot of time and it is a little costly to make. I love this lasagna with my favorite Arrabbiata Sauce recipe….
Artichoke Spinach Lasagna
A lighter version of the classic with marinated artichokes, mozzarella, herb and garlic feta, and spinach in marinara sauce….
Pasta Primavera
Fettuccine or Linguine noodles with roasted red peppers, carrots, peas, red onions, & mushrooms in a light cream sauce…
Baked Tortellini (or Penne)
Tortellini baked in white sauce and topped with fresh bread crumbs and Romano and Gorgonzola cheeses. This is NOT a guilt free recipe….
Pesto Pasta
Linguine noodles with fresh basil pesto topped with toasted pine nuts, fresh tomatoes and Parmesan. This is one of my favorite summer time meals when my basil is growing like crazy in the garden. You need a blender or food processor for this recipe. I serve this topped with toasted pine nuts, fresh Parmesan cheese, fresh garden tomatoes and lightly steamed cauliflower. …
Penne with Butternut Squash & Goat Cheese
We first tried this amazing, rich recipe at our friends, the Tanners when we were in Seattle. Amy is one of the best cooks I know! Penne, roasted squash, goat cheese and toasted walnuts. This has just the right combination of flavors. (Admittedly I am a fanatic when it comes to both goat cheese and Butternut squash!) This is one of the few creamy pasta dishes that reheats really well. …
Scalini’s Labor Inducing Eggplant Parmigiana
I happened upon this delicious recipe when I was in the final days of my last pregnancy and so desperate to have that baby! I looked online to find safe labor inducing ideas and this is what I found:…
Tofu Parmigiana
Baked breaded tofu à la parmigiana with angel hair pasta. I don’t eat as much tofu as I used to but when I did, I enjoyed this recipe very much!…