Do you have leftover turkey from Thanksgiving? Then give it another life with this One Pot Leftover Thanksgiving Turkey Cajun Pasta. Creamy pasta, with a hint of heat, is loaded with turkey, mushrooms and sun dried tomatoes. Thanksgiving is the best. The turkey is great but I’m all about the sides. I love mashed potatoes…
Bright and juicy tomatoes, fresh basil and garlic. All the flavors of a traditional bruschetta but tossed with pasta. Finished with a delicious balsamic reduction, This Bruschetta Pasta is the perfect solution for a quick and easy dinner. Every season, we let the boys choose what sport they want to play. This winter, Jack chose…
This Lightened Up Alfredo Pasta still has that creamy sauce you expect from a traditional alfredo, but not quite as heavy. Finished with a squeeze of lemon and a sprinkle of parsley, this Lightened Up Alfredo Pasta is sure to please. I can’t believe it’s December already!! I swear, once we had kids, time absolutely…
A simple garlic, white wine and butter sauce is tossed in angel hair pasta and served with shrimp. Finished with lemon and parsley, this Easy Shrimp Scampi Pasta is a perfect lightened-up version of this classic dish. It has been a big change for our whole family with Jack starting Kindergarten. Will asks me all…
This Healthy Cherry Chicken Pasta Salad is made with gemelli pasta, shredded chicken, dried cherries, crunchy celery and California walnuts. It’s all topped with a sweet and tangy dressing and is absolutely delicious! My husband has a VERY hard time getting out of bed in the morning. Sorry Matt, I just called you out on…
Crispy chicken, melted mozzarella cheese, spaghetti noodles and marinara – combine all of this and you get the absolute perfect bite! This Baked Chicken Parmesan is delicious comfort food that will not disappoint. Matt was able to take some vacation time this past week. While we would typically have a ton of things planned throughout…
This 20 Minute Roasted Red Pepper Rigatoni with Sausage is an easy to make pasta dish that is loaded with flavor. This dish is perfect for nights when you are short on time but still want big flavors. This week has been a much different one for us. Matt headed back to work. He had…
Bright and juicy tomatoes, freshly picked basil, creamy mozzarella and pasta – all tossed with a delicious balsamic vinaigrette. This Caprese Pasta Salad is just like a traditional caprese salad, but a little more filling. Who is ready for spring?! The winter in MN this year wasn’t actually that bad but now that we are…
This Buffalo Chicken Pasta Salad is loaded with carrots, celery and chicken and tossed in a healthy and creamy buffalo sauce. It’s the perfect quick weekday lunch or side dish for dinner! We’ve been having some really fun Thursday nights – the boys started basketball playing basketball! They were both SO excited, especially Will. Pretty…
Subtly smoky tomatoes, tender vegetables and perfectly juicy ground turkey all sit atop a bed of pasta. Are you drooling yet, or is that just me? In this Instant Pot Turkey Bolognese, all the flavors meld quickly together in the Instant Pot – giving you a deliciously quick dinner! Here in Minnesota, we are a…