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11 Simple Summer Pasta Salad Recipes

May 13, 2025 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom Leave a Comment

summer pasta salad recipes

Take the Guesswork Out of Make the Best Summer Pasta Salad with this Formulaic Approach Summer pasta salad should be effortless, vibrant, and delicious — but picking the right ingredients can sometimes feel overwhelming. That’s why I'm sharing a foolproof, formulaic approach that guarantees the perfect balance of flavors, textures, and colors every time. Follow this … [Read more...]

Antipasto Pasta Salad

May 13, 2025 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom Leave a Comment

Easy Antipasto Pasta Salad Recipe – Flavor-Packed, Colorful & Perfect for Parties This antipasto pasta salad is a vibrant and hearty dish loaded with Italian flavors and textures. Featuring a medley of salami, cheese, olives, tomatoes, and pasta tossed in a zesty Italian herb dressing - it's the ultimate crowd-pleasing side dish or main dish for your family to … [Read more...]

Fettuccine with Ham and Peas

March 11, 2025 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom Leave a Comment

A rich Alfredo sauce tossed with fettuccine noodles, salty ham and sweet peas makes for dinner hour perfection. Fettuccine with Ham and Peas is a rich and comforting pasta dish that combines creamy, indulgent sauce with savory and sweet flavors. The smooth homemade Alfredo sauce, made from butter, cream, and Parmesan cheese, coats the fettuccine noodles to absolute dinner … [Read more...]

Tuscan Chicken Fettuccine

February 27, 2025 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom 1 Comment

A scrumptious Tuscan Chicken cream sauce over a bed of fettuccine pasta makes for the perfect quick and easy weeknight dinner! We adore the "tuscan" kind of sauce around here. It's cream based with garlic, Parmesan, and sun-dried tomatoes...usually with spinach. My boys get such a kick out of the spinach "melting" into the sauce. The fettuccine noodles soak up the savory … [Read more...]

ROUNDUP: Budget Friendly Tortellini Recipes

February 12, 2025 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom Leave a Comment

Best Budget Tortellini Recipes: Easy, Cheesy, and Oh-So-Delicious! I am obsessed with these little bundles of flavor and cheesy magic. And it's not just the taste and way they elevate a dish or soup...it's also how quickly they can be cooked. Or baked. If you don't cook much with tortellini, I highly recommend adding any of these amazing recipes below to your meal … [Read more...]

Pizza Tortellini Bake

February 11, 2025 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom Leave a Comment

Pizza Tortellini Bake: The Ultimate Easy & Cheesy, Dump & Bake Comfort Food This Pizza Tortellini Bake combines cheesy, tender tortellini with classic pizza flavors for a hearty, crowd-pleasing meal. You can toss in your favorite "toppings" to be mixed in with the sauce and pasta. Loaded with marinara sauce, gooey mozzarella, and your favorite toppings, it’s an … [Read more...]

Beef Pasta with Garlic Cream Sauce

January 21, 2025 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom Leave a Comment

Comfort Food with a Luxurious Twist! Save the Recipe for this Rich and Savory Dinner That's Ready in Under 30 Minutes! This Beef pasta with garlic cream sauce is an indulgent dish featuring hearty beef, al dente pasta, and a luscious, garlicky cream sauce. This dinner is so easy to make - it’s the perfect comfort food for weeknights or special occasions! VIDEO: How to … [Read more...]

Dump and Bake Tuscan Chicken with Pasta

January 8, 2025 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom Leave a Comment

Effortless Dump-and-Bake Tuscan Chicken Pasta: A Creamy, Flavorful Dinner Made Easy! Packed with savory sun-dried tomatoes, tender chicken bites, and a creamy sauce, this "dump and bake" Tuscan chicken pasta is a quick and hassle-free dinner that your whole family will love! VIDEO: How to Cook Tuscan Chicken Dump Bake   Tuscan Chicken Dump Bake Packed … [Read more...]

Slow Cooker Beef Ravioli

December 19, 2024 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom Leave a Comment

Slow Cooker Beef Ravioli: An Easy, Comforting, Hearty Budget Dinner, Made with Minimal Effort! This Slow Cooker Beef Ravioli recipe is the perfect dinner for busy families on busy weeknights. At the end of your busy day, you get to enjoy a hearty, home-cooked meal without any hassle. It's just 4-5 ingredients and they layer in quickly into the slow cooker, especially if … [Read more...]

Sausage Tuscan Pasta Skillet

December 16, 2024 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom Leave a Comment

Comfort Food Made Quick and Easy: Creamy Sausage Tuscan Pasta Skillet Recipe I love an easy pasta skillet recipe!  You can cook the pasta alongside this sauce, or you can cook the pasta in with the sausage in a large skillet with tight fitting lid.  (If you plan to cook the pasta with the sauce, you will need to add 2 more cups of chicken stock and add the … [Read more...]

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