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Should You Rinse Your Pasta? The Truth About This Common Cooking Debate

Pasta has always been one of my favorite pantry staples—you’ll find it tucked into the cabinets of just about every home cook I know, whether they’re whipping up a cozy bowl of weeknight spaghetti or packing a tangy pasta salad for a picnic. But let me tell you, one evening I almost dropped my wooden spoon right into the pot when I saw my uncle rinse a fresh batch of spaghetti under cold running water after straining it. Wait…what in the world? I was raised with the firm belief that rinsing pasta was, well, somewhere between a kitchen crime and …

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Easy Garlic Bacon Pasta

  Picture this: it’s a Tuesday evening, the kids are hovering at the kitchen door (hungry, of course), you’re tired, and all you want is something a little bit special—but still easy enough for a busy weeknight. That’s exactly where this cozy Garlic Bacon Pasta swoops in and saves the day. Pasta’s one of those things that instantly makes a meal feel a little more indulgent, and when you toss in crispy bacon and all that fragrant garlic? Well, it’s just downright craveable. My family’s been obsessed with this easy recipe for years—mainly because it’s super speedy and endlessly satisfying. …

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Creamy Cheesy Kielbasa Pasta

  Last Wednesday was one of those evenings… you know the ones. Everyone’s hungry, nothing’s prepped, and you’re digging through the fridge hoping for a culinary miracle. I spotted a lonely ring of kielbasa and half a box of pasta just begging to be friends. Little did I know, tossing them together with a creamy, cheesy sauce would birth an absolute obsession in my house—my Cheesy Kielbasa Pasta. Now, if you need an easy, hearty dinner that’ll please every picky eater under your roof, grab your biggest skillet because this one’s for you. Why You’ll Love This Gets dinner on …

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5 Ingredient Black Truffle Pasta

  If there ever was a pasta dish that made me want to light candles, put on some old jazz, and pretend I’m at a tiny Tuscan bistro (despite the stray Legos underfoot), it’s this 5 ingredient black truffle pasta. I know, black truffle sounds a little fancy and, honestly, maybe even a smidge intimidating — but this dish will have you feeling all sorts of cozy, decadent, and a little bit like a weeknight rockstar. For me, the first time I made this for my family, even my picky eater looked up and said, “Whoa… what IS that smell?” …

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Creamy Pasta with Asparagus & Bacon

You know, nothing says cozy night in quite like pasta twirled in a creamy sauce, especially if there’s a little crispy bacon and fresh asparagus in the mix. This is the kind of dinner I pull out when our family needs something equal parts indulgent and cheerful—but that doesn’t mean it’s fussy or takes forever. Quite the opposite! My Creamy Pasta with Asparagus & Bacon is full of texture (crunchy pine nuts, silky sauce, crisp-tender veggies) and honestly, it’s the one dinner that EVERYONE requests, even my picky ones who “don’t like green things” (they love this—go figure). One of …

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EASY MEXICAN PASTA SHELLS WITH GROUND BEEF

Let me just say it: this is the dinner I make when everyone’s shuffling around the kitchen, opening and closing the fridge like it’s got the answer to world hunger, and all I want is something low-stress but a little special. These Mexican-style pasta shells with ground beef—oh my goodness, friends. It’s like wrapping everyone up in a warm, cheesy hug on a regular old Tuesday night. There’s this happy, toasty smell—tomatoes and chiles simmering away—that somehow makes you forget about whatever mess is lurking in the laundry basket. Bold flavors, the easiest one-pan process, and (my favorite part!) you’ve …

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CHEESY TACO CREAM CHEESE PASTA

You know those nights when you’re standing in front of the pantry, a little frazzled, wondering what on earth to make—something the kids and your spouse will actually eat, something that tastes a little bit indulgent, but won’t leave you with a mess of a kitchen? Oh, friend, I have been there more times than I can count. That’s exactly the mood that blessed us with this Cheesy Taco Cream Cheese Pasta. Imagine all those bold, familiar taco flavors you crave, cozied up in a silky, creamy pasta hug. Taco night and pasta night in one? You bet. My teenagers …

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Garlic Shrimp Pasta

If there were ever a magic recipe that wins over everyone at the table—busy weeknights, special occasions, picky eaters, folks who claim they “don’t love shrimp”—it’s this cozy, golden garlic shrimp pasta. I’ve made it for last-minute family dinners, stressed weeknights when I need something soul-soothing but fast, and even at casual dinner parties where I want to seem a little bit fancy but really am just secretly craving my favorite comfort food (shh, don’t tell!). The aroma of sizzling garlic in butter just has that way of turning the whole kitchen into a hug, don’t you think? What I …

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Creamy Slow Cooker Beef Pasta

Tender cuts of beef stew meat are carefully placed into your slow cooker to produce a hearty cream based meal that will keep you smacking your lips from the very first bite. It is also combined with buttered pasta and topped with grated cheese for the perfect one pot warm dinner. Add color and flavor by cutting off fresh parsley and adding it to the Goulash. Especially now, it is one of the best food recipes for the evenings at home! Why You’ll Love This Recipe Zero work: The sluggish cooker gets pretty much all the credit working for you …

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Savory Steak Gorgonzola Alfredo with Creamy Parmesan Sauce: A Rich and Indulgent Pasta Dish

Indulge in a restaurant-quality meal experience at home with this delicious Savory Steak Gorgonzola Alfredo. The quintessentially luxurious dish juxtaposes tender, seared steak cuts with a fine-beige Parmesan Alfredo, then crowned with tangy flavors of Gorgonzola. Beautiful and delightful, with intense flavor for a special dinner or date night, this is a well-composed beef steak dish with pasta that impresses. For a very substantial start, grab some paper-thin beef, slice the already cooked bubblegum of steak for added tenderness. Ingredients: For the Steak: For the Creamy Parmesan Alfredo Sauce: For the Pasta: Step-by-Step Instructions: Step 1: Prepare the Steak Step …