THE COOKING MAWMA
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.
Most-Loved Pastas
Start here — the pasta nights my family (and yours) asks for on repeat.
Watch Pasta Night Come Together
Quick, cozy, and impossible to mess up — see how these come together, then grab the recipe.
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Episode 1 is Crock Pot Creamy White Chicken Chili 🤍🌶️ Tender shredded chicken, cannellini and pinto beans, corn, green chiles and plenty of seasoning are slow cooked together, then finished with cream cheese and sour cream for the creamiest, coziest bowl. It’s an easy slow cooker dinner with minimal prep, tons of flavor, and plenty of protein for a meal the whole family will love.
Throw everything in the Crock Pot, go live your life, and come back to dinner DONE. 👏🏼 Top it with avocado, cheese, sour cream, cilantro, tortilla chips and a squeeze of lime.
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My homemade Mini Crunchwrap Supremes are loaded with seasoned beef, melty cheese, a crispy tostada, sour cream, then wrapped up and pan-seared until golden and crispy. They’re fun, family-friendly, and perfect for an easy weeknight dinner, Taco Tuesday, game day, or school lumches. And because they’re mini, you can definitely eat six. I don’t make the rules. 😂
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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
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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 — rigatoni, penne, farfalle, orzo — catch and hold creamy sauces beautifully.
