Pasta


Three Cheese Spaghetti Bake – $5 Dinner Challenge

by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom on January 30, 2012

This is a classic example of being creative with ingredients you have on hand. I made this for us early last week…using up the tomatoes from Aldi from the week before, and the feta cheese from Monday’s shopping trip. Also, this is another example of a meal that uses an “expensive ingredient,” that is paired [...]

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I’ve shared 2 recipes that are perfect for your winter meal plan over on SCJohnson.com recently! Beef Roast with Winter Vegetables Tortellini Soup Bon Appetit!

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This super simple recipe for Chicken Pesto with Bowtie Pasta made in a slow cooker is a great way to cook once and eat many times!

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Stovetop Mac n Cheese

by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom on January 6, 2012

Jenna emailed this recipe to me from White on Rice Couple. And I was so skeptical that I had to try it…even though I rarely make Mac n Cheese because of the boy’s dairy allergies. I made it anyways, and it worked out perfectly… Right before Christmas, Ryan woke up one morning with a fully [...]

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No Boil Mac n Cheese Bake – Freezer Friendly

by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom on January 4, 2012

I’m tempted to dub this first week of the year, “Mac n Cheese Week.” But I won’t. Today, I’m sending over to check out this recipe for No Boil Mac n Cheese Bake from Mom on a Mission. And on Friday, I’ll be sharing another awesome way to cook mac n cheese. And likely what [...]

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No Boil Freezer Manicotti – Guest Post

by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom on November 16, 2011

Do you want to make a casserole without a bowl, a spoon or a pot? You do? Then this is the casserole for you. I make this often and double to have extra in my freezer to give away to a friend in need, or for a busy weeknight meal. You DO NOT cook the manicotti prior [...]

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Alea’s Turkey Lasagna Soup

by Alea on November 8, 2011

It may seem early to be thinking about how you are going to use your Thanksgiving leftovers since you probably haven’t even bought your turkey yet. But the best way to make sure that your leftovers don’t get pushed to the back of the refrigerator is to have a plan for how you are going [...]

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Dana’s Easy Pasta Salad

by Dana S on October 25, 2011

Here’s to breaking the school lunch rut!

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Sharon’s Macaroni Casserole

by Sharon on October 22, 2011

My 18 year old son created this recipe when there wasn’t much left in the pantry and fridge…those are always the best. It turned out great and is a favorite with my teens! It is easy to make and feeds a crowd.  This recipe uses American cheese, however, shredded cheddar or mozzarella would work even [...]

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This quick and easy recipe was inspired by mushy salad greens. I had plans to make taco salad and had already started browning the hamburger when I pulled the lettuce out of the refrigerator and discovered it had turned. I didn’t have a lot of time to come up with a new dinner plan. I surveyed the cupboards [...]

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