Pasta


Crunchy Parmesan Spaghetti – Summer Side Dish

by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom on May 16, 2012

(Find more Summer Food ideas on my Pinterest Summer Food board! And follow me on Pinterest too!) Spaghetti noodles. With a little crunch. Served warm or cooled. I’m loving these noodles as a side dish this summer. They are the perfect compliment to grilled chicken, steaks and/or shrimp “on the barbie”, and grilled pork chops. [...]

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Alea’s Tortellini Casserole

by Alea on May 8, 2012

This easy dinner recipe for Torttellini Casserole is an elegant version of a “dump” casserole and an easy way to use up freezer ingredients!

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Alea’s Pasta Alfredo Casserole

by Alea on March 27, 2012

My daughter requested that I make a casserole using my Alfredo sauce and rotini pasta, so she could more easily transport it for her lunches.

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Eggplant Marinara – $5 Dinner Challenge

by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom on March 5, 2012

I was cruising through the produce department recently and saw that eggplant was priced as “per eggplant,” not per pound. So of course, I looked for the largest one so I could make lots of sauce! Don’t forget to get the largest one when you see “per unit” prices in the produce department! So here’s [...]

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Alea’s Fiesta Steak and Pasta Salad

by Alea on February 28, 2012

This recipe comes together so quickly. I can have the meat and veggies chopped and the dressing made in the time it takes me to boil the noodles.

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Slow Cooker Marinara Sauce – Batch Cooking

by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom on February 23, 2012

Batch cook your Marinara Sauce in your slow cooker…love this idea and measuring tip from Jackie at Mom on a Mission! Be sure to add that to your list for your next batch cooking session, freezer cooking day or the next time you make spaghetti sauce. Photo Credit Share and Enjoy

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Slow Cooker Pizza {Taste of Home}

by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom on February 23, 2012

Photo Credit: Sugar Crafter I think we’ll have this next Friday night, in place of our regular pizza…Slow Cooker Pizza (and pasta) recipe from Taste of Home!   Share and Enjoy

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Slow Cooker Lasagna {Real Simple}

by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom on February 22, 2012

Real Simple Magazine’s got a scrumptious recipe for slow cooker spinach and ricotta lasagna…check it! Photo Credit Share and Enjoy

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Cream of Chicken Macaroni and Cheddar

by Sharon on February 16, 2012

Ever have one of those nights when you can’t seem to figure out what’s for dinner? This macaroni dinner is the perfect solution. It is quick, easy, filling and inexpensive.

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Spinach Orzo Soup – $5 Dinner Challenge

by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom on February 13, 2012

The pantry sweep out and the freezer sweep are almost complete. I’ve emptied the freezer and it will be making its way to its new home here in Dayton tomorrow. And I’m almost finished clearing out the “back shelves” where I store most of my stockpile items and non perishable pantry items. My goal is [...]

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