This is easy. This is delicious. This feeds everyone. This is Italian, and I love it. Bolognese is a meat based sauce (“ragu”) originating from Bologna, Italy. It’s a complex and slow cooking sauce. My variation is made up of pancetta, a mixture of ground beef/veal/pork, onion, celery, carrots, dry red wine, crushed tomatoes,Continue reading “Crock Pot Bolognese Sauce”
Category Archives: Pasta Recipes
Spaghetti with Turkey & Zucchini Meatballs
I must have been Italian in a past life. I love cooking spaghetti and meatballs. The actual process of cooking this meal is so enjoyable. I think I enjoy the cooking as much as I enjoy the eating (and I DO enjoy the eating). Preparing a homemade marinara sauce and rolling up delicate littleContinue reading “Spaghetti with Turkey & Zucchini Meatballs”
Caprese Mac and Cheese
Mac and Cheese in August? I’ll take it, but with a summer spin. Even during these warm months, I still need a big bowl of cheesy, noodley goodness. I think we all do. For this batch of goodness, I combined mozzarella, sharp white cheddar, parmesan, and cream cheese to make a velvety smooth sauce.Continue reading “Caprese Mac and Cheese”
Orecchiette with Italian Sausage and Broccoli
Looking for a quick, satisfying weeknight pasta meal? Here ya go. A wonderfully light and flavorful sauce is created by combining Italian sausage, loads of fresh garlic, shallots, red pepper flakes, chicken broth, Parmesan cheese, and fresh herbs. When the pasta is added to the saute pan, it absorbs some of the sauce. ThisContinue reading “Orecchiette with Italian Sausage and Broccoli”
Summer Spaghetti with Shrimp
I LOVE PASTA! That’s all there is to it. I try to minimize my carb intake, especially at night. That being said, sometimes I have to give in to my craving for a big bowl of pasta. In the summer months, this dish is perfect. I know perfect is a strong word, but really,Continue reading “Summer Spaghetti with Shrimp”
Basil Pesto Chicken Pasta
Basil pesto chicken pasta is the perfect weeknight summer dinner. Fresh basil pesto combined with cherry tomatoes,mozzarella, chicken, arugula, and short cut pasta; this couldn’t be easier to prepare. In this recipe, I used my simple homemade basil pesto and a store bought rotisserie chicken. If you have a little extra to prepare, roastContinue reading “Basil Pesto Chicken Pasta”
Emily Always Cooks 