Stouffer's has nothing on this yummy homemade favorite! Homemade Macaroni and Cheese A scrumptious homemade mac and cheese! 16 oz. elbow pasta3 Tbsp butter 3 Tbsp flour 1 1/2 cups milk 2 cups shredded cheddar cheeseSalt and pepper, to tastefresh veggies (side dish) Cook pasta as directed on package instructions.To make sauce, melt butter in saucepan. … [Read more...]
Roasted Bell Pepper Rotini
I've been holding onto summer. It has been warm and still very much feels like summer! Until today! The high is only 68. Fall is upon us! I've just got to make one last pasta salad! Roasted Bell Pepper Rotini Fresh and flavorful! 8 oz Rotini 2 Chicken breasts 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese1 green pepper, roasted (3 tbsp 3 T EVOO/2 T vinegar, Italian spices … [Read more...]
Creamy Tortellini
This meal is inspired by my favorite "American" restaurant in the Dominican Republic. Whenever we were stretched and feeling culture shock at its worst, we'd go to eat at the "Pasta House". This was my favorite dish and here is the $5 version! Creamy Tortellini A favorite of mine! 1 Package Tortellini White Sauce (Butter, Flour, Milk)1 cup peas5 slices … [Read more...]
Baked Ziti
This recipe can now be found exclusively in The $5 Dinner Mom Cookbook. … [Read more...]
Garden Fresh Pasta Dinner
Garden Fresh Pasta Dinner Pasta plus veggies from the garden - simplest dinner ever! 12 oz. box bowtie pasta 3 tomatoes from the garden (diced)3 basil leaves (chopped)4 Tbsp olive oil2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese2-3 tsp minced garlic1 zucchini (sliced)2 Tbsp butter (melted) Marinate diced tomatoes and basil in EVOO and garlic. Add a splash … [Read more...]
Spaghetti
Little guys LOVE spaghetti! Always a kid favorite...pssssghetti! So I had a cucumber that I needed to use up, as we will be out of town for the holiday weekend! Since I don't prefer cucumbers by themselves, I threw on some sour cream "sauce" to make it a bit tastier. I also love to soak them in balsamic vinegar! Normally we eat broccoli or green beans with our … [Read more...]
Veggie Lasagna
This recipe can now be found exclusively in The $5 Dinner Mom Cookbook. … [Read more...]
Summer Pasta Salad
A light, simple summer "one bowl" dish! Summer Pasta Salad Everything delicious goes into this pasta salad that is perfect for summer nights! 1 Box Pasta ((bowtie, rotini, ziti) )1 chicken breast (cooked and cubed or shredded)1 cucumber, diced1 cup cheese (cheddar or mozzarella)1 can Italian style tomatoes 1/2 cup Italian dressing Cook pasta as … [Read more...]
Classic Spaghetti with Meat Sauce
This recipe is featured in the 21 Freezer Cooking Recipes from Costco Meal Plan #5. CLASSIC! *Use Gluten-Free Pasta noodles and spaghetti sauce, if eating a gluten-free diet. Classic Spaghetti with Meat Sauce 1 lb. Pasta noodles1 lb. ground beef or turkeyOptional minced garlic, minced onion,3-4 cups spaghetti sauce, or 26 oz. jar worthSide dish ideas … [Read more...]