All Posts Tagged With: "simple-Italian-recipes"

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Creamy Spinach and Ravioli

This simple recipe was a BIG HIT with my 8 year old son! My 5 year old daughter loved it too, only without the spinach.
This recipe is very close to the Creamy Penne Pasta and Chicken dinner, except I was completely out of garlic and chicken broth. I improvised with yellow [...]

22Apr2008 | Jill | 2 comments | Continued
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Spinach Tortellini

A quick, easy, dinner that works for the whole family.
HERE’S ALL YOU NEED FOR DINNER TONIGHT

1 package of Cheese filled Spinach Tortellini
1 package of Cheese filled Tortellini
1 jar of your favorite spaghetti sauce
1 fresh loaf of French bread
2 tablespoons oil
2 garlic cloves, chopped
1 small onion, sliced thin
1 teaspoon dried oregano or Italian seasoning
1 bag [...]

24Mar2008 | Jill | 0 comments | Continued
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Creamy Penne Pasta and Chicken

This creamy penne pasta and chicken was a HUGE HIT with the family, particularly my picky daughter.  After two bites, my son asked if there was enough for leftovers.  That should count for extra points, right?
The picture above shows the adult dinner; topped with sliced grape tomatoes and sprinkled with red pepper flakes.  Naturally, I [...]

11Feb2008 | Jill | 13 comments | Continued
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Rich & Meaty Lasagna

If you have a real butcher shop in your town, I HIGHLY recommend that you buy from them.  Ever since my friend shared her batch of fresh, ground beef with me, I have been amazed at the difference in flavor compared to the meat at the large chain grocer.
My son, Max, asked me to make [...]

30Jan2008 | Jill | 5 comments | Continued
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Saturday Night Lasagna & Sunday’s Lunch

Again, I’m sorry there’s not a photo of this DELICIOUS recipe.  Good food and hungry families don’t wait for photo shoots.
Let me begin by saying that my daughter is not a tomato sauce fan.  I usually prepare something different for her when we have Italian food night.  Yes, I know there are white sauces, but [...]

11Sep2007 | Jill | 6 comments | Continued