Tag Archive: marinara

Ricotta Gnocchi

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A few months ago, I introduced my husband to ricotta gnocchi. I ordered it at one of our favorite local restaurants, and he gave me a skeptical look. But, then he took a bite. Ever since, he’s been hooked. The thing is, I’ve never actually made gnocchi before. Not successfully, at least. I’ve attempted to…

Weeknight Sausage Pasta from Bluebonnets & Brownies

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Today I am so lucky to have Amber from Bluebonnets & Brownies here to share a recipe for Weeknight Sausage Pasta with all of you! It’s really a good thing for everyone… If I was writing, you’d probably be reading all about hospital food… And, no one wants that! I met Amber at the Big…

Italian Stuffed Spaghetti Squash

My yellow lab loves to help in the garden.  She chews on the weeds and helps me dig holes.  She also loves to help pick vegetables. Yes, you heard me correctly… My dog loves her veggies! Last summer, it was my cucumber plant that she ambushed.  This summer, she discovered squash… Yellow squash, spaghetti squash, pumpkins……

Spinach and Cheese Lasagna Rolls

About two months ago, my husband and I ate dinner at the Olive Garden.  We don’t eat there very often, and I know that many of the dishes aren’t as authentic as they would like us to think. That aside, while we were there, we ordered an appetizer that was cheese filled lasagna noodles, breaded and…

Chicken Pinwheels with Sage, Ricotta, and Parmesan

Last week, I made a big batch of marinara sauce intending to make eggplant parmigiana.  My plans were derailed, though, by what turned out to be a rotten eggplant. I was left with a double batch of marinara sauce in the fridge.  So, I decided to make chicken pinwheels to use up some of the sauce….