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Easy Pasta Recipes
Creamy, comforting, crowd-pleasing pasta the whole family asks for, most on the table in about 30 minutes, the Mom & Nonna way.
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One Pan, Easy Cleanup
Most of these come together in a single pan or pot.
Ready in ~30 Min
Weeknight-fast comfort, no fussy techniques required.
Mom & Nonna Approved
Real Italian-American family recipes made with love.
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Start here: the pasta nights my family (and yours) asks for on repeat.
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BOO-ter believe this is the cutest Halloween appetizer ever! 👻🧈 If you’re looking for an easy Halloween party appetizer that takes just 15 minutes and requires ZERO cooking, this Ghost-Shaped Whipped Butter Board is almost too cute to eat!
Made with @landolakesktchn Unsalted Butter, fresh herbs, garlic, flaky sea salt, and a little berry jam for the ghost’s eyes. The result? A light, fluffy, savory butter spread that’s perfect for dipping, spreading, and sharing! Serve it with toasted baguette slices, breadsticks, or your favorite crackers, and you’ve got a Halloween snack board everyone will be talking about.
👻 Ready in 15 minutes
🧈 Made with Land O Lakes® Unsalted Butter
🧄 Garlic and herb whipped butter
🎃 Perfect for Halloween parties and spooky season entertaining
SAVE this easy Halloween appetizer idea for your next party!
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Tomatoes with salt and pepper
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Pasta Night, Sorted
When you need dinner on the table fast and everyone happy, pasta never lets you down. These are the ones I reach for again and again.
Reader Favorite: Boursin Salmon Pasta →From the Kitchen
A little visual taste, straight from my kitchen.
Hi, I’m Caterina
I grew up in an Italian-American kitchen where there was always a pot of sauce on the stove and a Nonna telling you to eat. Pasta, in our house, was love you could twirl. I share the cozy, family recipes I was raised on, the ones that turn any night into a good one. Pull up a chair.
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Pasta Questions, Answered
How do I keep pasta from sticking?
Use a big pot of well-salted boiling water, stir in the first minute, and toss with sauce right after draining. Don’t rinse it. That washes away the starch sauces cling to.
Can I make pasta sauce ahead?
Most sauces are even better the next day. Make the sauce ahead, then cook the pasta fresh and toss them together so it doesn’t go gummy.
How do I reheat creamy pasta?
Gently, with a splash of milk, cream, or pasta water to bring the sauce back together. Low and slow keeps cream sauces from splitting.
What pasta shape is best for cream sauces?
Short shapes with ridges or curves, such as rigatoni, penne, farfalle or orzo, catch and hold creamy sauces beautifully.
