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Spaghetti with Butter and Parmesan is a quiet masterclass in simplicity—where just a few humble ingredients come together to create something deeply comforting and timeless. Rich, silky butter coats each strand of pasta, while freshly grated Parmesan melts in, adding savory depth and warmth. It’s the kind of dish that proves less truly can be […]
Cheesy Beef Stuffed Manicotti Ingredients Pasta & Sauce 14 manicotti pasta shells (8-ounce package) 3 cups marinara or spaghetti sauce 2 tablespoons butter, cut into small pieces Filling 4 teaspoons olive oil (divided) 1 medium onion, diced 2 cloves garlic, minced ½ pound ground beef ½ pound ground pork ½ teaspoon kosher salt ½ […]
Italian Beef Pasta Skillet Ingredients 1 pound lean ground beef ½ medium onion, diced 1 red bell pepper, diced 1 can (15 oz) tomato sauce 1 cup uncooked macaroni noodles 1 tablespoon tomato paste 1 teaspoon garlic salt 1½ cups beef broth ¼ cup Tastefully Simple® Mama Mia Marinara Sauce Mix 1½ cups shredded […]
Oven-Roasted Brisket Ingredients 1 whole beef brisket (approximately 4–5 pounds) 2 tablespoons olive oil 2 teaspoons kosher salt 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 1 tablespoon smoked paprika 1 tablespoon onion powder 1 tablespoon garlic powder 1 teaspoon ground cumin 1 cup beef broth or stock 1 large onion, thinly sliced 4 garlic cloves, […]
Baked Italian Sausages is a rustic, soul-warming dish that captures the essence of Italian home cooking. Juicy sausages roast alongside fennel, tomatoes, olives, and capers, creating a medley of savory and slightly tangy flavors. As the sausages release their juices, they mingle with red wine, chicken stock, and tomato paste, transforming into a rich, aromatic […]
Triple Cheese Bacon Ranch Melt Ingredients Bread & Cheese 8 slices of thick, fluffy brioche bread or hearty Texas toast 6 oz sharp cheddar cheese, sliced into even pieces 4 oz creamy Monterey Jack cheese, sliced 4 oz smooth Provolone cheese (or Velveeta for a creamier melt), sliced Proteins & Condiments 8 strips of […]
Italian Bread Ingredients 2 cups (480 mL) water, at room temperature 5 cups (600 grams) bread flour, measured by spooning and leveling ½ teaspoon active dry yeast (or instant yeast) 2½ teaspoons (15 grams) fine sea salt 2 tablespoons (28 grams) salted butter, softened or melted (or substitute with neutral oil) Instructions for Italian […]
Creamy Garlic Chicken with Roasted Baby Potatoes Ingredients For the Chicken: 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste 1 teaspoon garlic powder 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 tablespoon unsalted butter For the Garlic Cream Sauce: 4 cloves garlic, finely minced 1 cup heavy cream ½ cup low-sodium chicken […]
Thai Shrimp Coconut Noodle Soup Ingredients 8 oz (225 g) raw shrimp – peeled, deveined, and tails removed 1 tablespoon coconut oil – for sautéing the shrimp ¼ teaspoon salt – to season the shrimp 7 oz (200 g) rice noodles – or substitute with ramen, glass noodles, or mung bean vermicelli 1 small […]
Pizza Enchiladas Ground Beef Ingredients For the Filling 1 pound lean ground beef – cooked and crumbled 1 cup yellow onion, finely diced 1 medium green bell pepper, diced 3 ounces pepperoni, roughly chopped 1 tablespoon fresh garlic, minced ⅓ cup pizza sauce – your favorite variety 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning blend 1 cup […]