About This Recipe: Even though there are endless pasta options, my favorite Italian dish will always be spaghetti pomodoro. I am a huge fan of tomatoes in general, and this simple combination of canned whole tomatoes, tomato paste, and seasonings makes the best homemade tomato sauce. I chose to use canned whole tomatoes this time, … More Spaghetti Pomodoro
About This Recipe: Tomato season is upon us and there is nothing better to do with fresh, juicy tomatoes than to make an easy tomato bruschetta. This bruschetta is a delicious and healthy recipe that is a perfect appetizer or side dish. It’s quite literally as simple as toasting bread and chopping tomatoes, but so … More Easy Tomato Bruschetta
About This Recipe: Lil Frankie’s is an iconic Italian restaurant in Manhattan, and it is most known for the spaghetti limone. Even though the dish is insanely easy to make, there is something addicting about spaghetti with lemon juice, butter, and tons of parmesan. The citrus cuts through the rich butter and parmesan so well, … More Spaghetti Limone
About This Recipe: Fresh basil pesto is my go to pasta sauce for when I am not in the mood for tomato sauce. I already have my perfect basil pesto recipe on the blog (link here,) but I wanted to experiment with a new kale pesto recipe. You will be surprised at how tasty kale … More Kale Pesto Pasta
About This Recipe: Today we are here with another delicious but healthy Olive Garden soup dupe. This creamy chicken gnocchi soup is the perfect dish for a cozy winter night in. My recipe includes the elements of the original Olive Garden version, but is much lighter due to the significantly reduced quantity of heavy cream/milk. … More Chicken Gnocchi Soup
About This Recipe: Sun dried tomato pesto is an easy and fun twist on classic basil pesto. I love the sweetness and concentrated tomato flavor from the sun dried tomatoes, and this pesto is the perfect spread for many dishes. My favorite way to eat this pesto is on toasted crostini with fresh mozzarella and … More Sun Dried Tomato Pesto
About This Recipe: For another rainy weekend in NYC, I decided to make my favorite Italian soup- Pasta e Fagioli! Pasta e Fagioli is not only pretty quick to make, but it also mostly requires pantry and fridge staples. If you cannot find ditalini shaped pasta, you can substitute in orzo, pastina, or any other … More Pasta e Fagioli
About This Recipe: With back to school season upon us, I realized that I desperately needed some back to basics recipes. We all need quick, healthy, and filling dinner ideas that require limited prep work, and just a few ingredients. And these simple skillet turkey meatballs are the perfect weeknight dinner for busy people. This … More Simple Skillet Turkey Meatballs
About This Recipe: This Moroccan carrot salad is a quick, colorful, and healthy side dish for any meal. It is also a dairy free slaw so it’s great for picnics, or for taking to school or work. I love all the different elements in this slaw- the sweet raisins, the tangy mustard and vinegar, and … More Moroccan Carrot Salad
About This Recipe: This whole roasted garlic pasta is the perfect vegan pasta dish for garlic lovers. Roasting whole heads of garlic does take some time, but the slightly sweet, rich flavor is well worth the wait. Aside from roasting the garlic, the only other cooking required for this recipe is boiling the pasta. I … More Whole Roasted Garlic Pasta
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