a plate of Creamy Tomato Pasta with herbed breadcrumbs on top

Creamy Tomato Pasta with Herb Breadcrumbs

An end of summer recipe to celebrate the peak tomato season: creamy tomato pasta with herb breadcrumbs. The sauce is extremely creamy and flavorful from both mascarpone & parmesan cheeses. And it’s bursting with fresh, sweet tomato flavor. The breadcrumbs on top are such an irresistible contrast of texture and make this pasta extra special. Continue reading “Creamy Tomato Pasta with Herb Breadcrumbs”

finished dish of Creamy Orecchiette with chicken sausage & spring vegetables in a bowl with herbs and cheese on top

Creamy Orecchiette with Chicken Sausage & Spring Vegetables

This creamy orecchiette with chicken sausage & spring vegetables highlights the very best of what spring has to offer in one pasta dish. Loaded with so much good seasonal produce – leeks, fennel, ramps, green peas, spinach, garlic, and herbs. The sauce is infused with all of that fresh flavor plus white wine, lemon, butter, and pecorino cheese. It’s creamy and saucy, yet bright and zesty! Continue reading “Creamy Orecchiette with Chicken Sausage & Spring Vegetables”

Cheesy Baked Rigatoni with Italian Sausage & Spinach in a skillet

Cheesy Baked Rigatoni with Italian Sausage & Spinach

A cheesy baked rigatoni with Italian sausage, burst cherry tomatoes, fresh spinach, garlicky marinara sauce, and lots of melted mozzarella. It’s baked until golden & bubbling, then topped with fresh parsley and parmesan. This is one of my favorite easy dinners for any night of the week, and the recipe has a bit of family history to it as well! Continue reading “Cheesy Baked Rigatoni with Italian Sausage & Spinach”

one bowl of spicy paccheri with sausage and greens topped with pecorino cheese and hazelnuts

Spicy Paccheri with Sausage & Greens

This spicy paccheri with sausage & greens is a bowl of pure comfort that feels slightly elevated. The dish consists of large, tube-like pasta tossed in a spicy white wine butter sauce that’s full of Italian sausage, wilted green chard, pecorino romano cheese, roasted hazelnuts, and fried rosemary. It’s a cold-weather pasta dish that you will absolutely fall in love with. Continue reading “Spicy Paccheri with Sausage & Greens”

finished plate of roasted onion butter fettuccine

Roasted Onion Butter Fettuccine

The most decadent roasted onion butter fettuccine. Thick strands of fettuccine pasta tossed in a silky, richly flavored sauce with notes of garlic, sage, black pepper, and parmesan. The ingredients are minimal and the flavor is big. It’s the most comforting pasta side dish to add on to any fall or winter meal! Continue reading “Roasted Onion Butter Fettuccine”

finished pesto pasta on a plate

Pesto Pasta with Pine Nut Breadcrumbs

A big plate of creamy pesto pasta is exactly what the weekend needs. Bucatini tossed in a vibrant pesto sauce and topped with crispy pine nut breadcrumbs. Flavors of fresh basil, garlic, lemon, honey, and parmesan run throughout. It is absolutely delicious and makes for a tasty side dish to any spring or summer main. Continue reading “Pesto Pasta with Pine Nut Breadcrumbs”

Spaghetti & Meatballs

Spaghetti & Meatballs with Spicy Tomato Sauce

A quintessential winter dish: spaghetti & meatballs. Juicy, roasted pork meatballs served over saucy spaghetti with lots of pecorino romano on top. The tomato sauce is slightly spicy and has a really bright lemony finish. It’s a classic comfort food dish that’s hearty and truly warms you from the inside out. And I’ve added a few easy special touches to make this recipe extra delicious. Continue reading “Spaghetti & Meatballs with Spicy Tomato Sauce”

Creamy Pumpkin Pasta

Creamy Pumpkin Pasta with Rosemary Almond Breadcrumbs

The most delicious creamy pumpkin pasta there ever was. Bucatini pasta tossed in a luxurious pumpkin sauce that’s flavored with rich pumpkin, sweet cinnamon, cayenne for a little heat, mascarpone cheese, honey, and lots of freshly grated parmesan cheese. And made even better with crunchy rosemary almond breadcrumbs. All of the flavors, all of the textures…it is divine. Continue reading “Creamy Pumpkin Pasta with Rosemary Almond Breadcrumbs”

Pumpkin Ricotta Gnocchi

Pumpkin Ricotta Gnocchi with Brown Butter & Walnuts

This pumpkin ricotta gnocchi makes the best autumn weekend dinner. Soft, pillowy gnocchi flavored with earthy pumpkin, creamy ricotta cheese, warming nutmeg, and nutty parmesan. The dough comes together quickly and gets rolled out, cut, then boiled until soft and cooked through. Tossed with a sweet & savory brown butter and walnut sauce. Serve it with lots of parmesan cheese over top and dig in! Continue reading “Pumpkin Ricotta Gnocchi with Brown Butter & Walnuts”

Braised Pork Ragu

Braised Pork Ragu with Homemade Pasta

Classic, comforting braised pork ragu served with homemade pasta and lots of parmesan cheese grated over top. This is the ultimate comfort food. A big chunk of pork shoulder is slowly cooked in a flavorful braising liquid with flavors of onion & garlic, sweet tomatoes, rich red wine, and aromatic herbs running throughout until it’s melt-in-your-mouth tender. The pork gets pulled apart as the liquid reduces down into a sauce, and then it all gets spooned over the pasta. It’s the most delicious recipe to save for a crisp fall night at home! Continue reading “Braised Pork Ragu with Homemade Pasta”