Sometimes you just want a burger. The comfort of a good burger off the grill and a side of macaroni and cheese. This one pot wonder takes those two comfort foods and puts them together for one delicious treat. Protein Packed Cheeseburger Casserole comes together super easy with lean ground beef, high protein pasta, a…
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Quick Healthy Bologonese Recipe
Tell your Italian grandmother to look away because this Bolognese sauce is not the labor intensive version her family has crafted for centuries. No this is a Quick Healthy Bolognese recipe. It’s the kind of Bolognese working Mom’s and Dad’s will appreciate. It’s less heavy, perfectly freezable and the kids will love it. What is…
Chicken Parmesan Baked Rigatoni
I’ve been watching Bob Ross on Hulu each night before bed. There’s something about him that is captivating in the way such small movements create such masterpiece, but I also love his little tidbits of encouragement. Bob often talks about “Happy Accidents.” This Chicken Parmesan Rigatoni is exactly that! A happy accident! I laid some…
Lemon Broccoli Pasta Salad
I love me a pasta salad, but I feel like they are either soaked in oil or mayo. This Lemon Broccoli Pasta Salad is a light and fresh take on everyone’s favorite summer side dish. The lemon gives a light and bright flavor while the broccoli adds some healthy fiber. Use as much or as…
Copycat Panera Shells and Cheese
I have to admit that I am not a big fan of Panera Bread as a whole. While I like their healthier approach to food, some things are just kind of sub par for the price. One thing that isn’t? The shells and cheese! It’s not the lowest calorie offering, but man is it good….
Summer Herb Chicken and Zucchini Pasta
We’ve all had it happen. You go home after a long day to open your fridge and declare there’s nothing to eat. Now unless you’re one of those people that keeps nothing but condiments in your fridge, I’m going to bet you can create a meal at any given time with a little creativity. The…
Grilled Chicken Pasta Primavera
You may think grilling season is all pork butts and ribs. If you’re like me those kinds of things really don’t appeal quite like the light and healthy fare of summer. Hotter tempertures and more active days leave me craving the lighter side. This Grilled Chicken Pasta Primavera Recipe is one I came up with…
Cheesy Taco Pasta Shells
Who remembers having hamburger helper as a kid? Yep, you have yourself a bonafied Cheeseburger Macaroni fan here. My other favorite flavor was the taco flavored pasta. I can’t remember the exact name, but these Cheesy Taco Pasta Shells will take you right back to the good old days. This recipe is an easy weeknight…
Roasted Broccoli Parmesan Pasta
I am rather picky when it comes to macaroni and cheese. I don’t like it too gloppy or too dry and I need some kind of flavor coming through besides straight cheese. This grown up macaroni and cheese or Roasted Broccoli Parmesan Pasta uses simple techniques and seasonings to make a very flavorful dish. Roasted…
Greek Style Mason Jar Pasta Salads
Mason Jar Salads have been taking over the internet for a little while now. I already have a Mason Jar Caesar Salad with Parmesan Crisps on the blog. These Greek Style Mason Jar Pasta Salads are by my little sister. We meal prepped a bunch of things together one day and she made these for…