Pasta with Mushroom Sauce

This Pasta with Mushroom Sauce is vegetarian and also has some broccoli in it. The sauce is made first by sautéing the mushrooms till brown, then the addition of white wine or chicken stock and cream is added to create a creamy sauce for your pasta.

To thicken up the mushroom sauce, you can add either cornstarch or flour!

Be sure to remove some of the liquid to do this and place it in a small cup and mix well before pouring into the sauce. Cook over medium heat to thicken to your liking.

Want some protein in this meal?

Simply pan fry some chicken breasts in butter prior and shred it in or serve on the side.

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Ground Beef Pasta Sauce

This Ground Beef Pasta Sauce recipe is the perfect family friendly weeknight meal that is made from scratch and can be served on the table in very little time. Add it to any cooked pasta and you will have yourself a delicious meal! 

If you enjoyed this recipe then you should try my Cajun Sausage Pasta it is just as popular. 

GROUND BEEF PASTA SAUCE

Is all made in one large pot and can be served over just about any type of pasta!

Now, I do not know about you but for me and my family. We like to make our pasta sauces from scratch as I have found them to not only be cheaper but also way more healthy as you can control the sodium levels and also make enough to freeze for another day. 

This pasta sauce recipe has mushrooms also in it, which can be omitted if desired. 

Then simple boil up some pasta on the side and serve overtop and mix well. 

Sprinkle with a little parmesan cheese and enjoy!

WHAT IS PASTA WITH GROUND BEEF CALLED

Ground beef pasta is also known as Bolognese. 

Ground Beef Pasta Sauce

Can be made with or without mushrooms, I like the addition of the mushrooms

Also, you can add just about any type of pasta to it! Today, I choose penne pasta.

ground beef pasta sauce instant pot

GROUND BEEF PASTA SAUCE INSTANT POT

Yes, you can cook this in your instant pot when in a hurry.

Simple, be sure to brown the hamburger first then toss in all the ingredients and mix well before setting to pressure cook!

GROUND BEEF PASTA SAUCE SLOW COOKER

Yes, you can also cook this in your slow cooker. But i highly recommend browning the hamburger prior then toss in all the ingredients and set it and forget it! Well no longer than 8 hours that is.

IS GROUND BEEF SPAGHETTI HEALTHY

It can be made healthy depending on the ingredients you want to use. To make this super healthy be sure to use lean ground beef, pasta sauce and beef stock with low sodium content or omit the salt.

Now making a homemade pasta sauce is super simple and there are a few different variations. You can cook the beef once browned in red wine or beef stock.

Being I have a toddler in the house, I will use beef stock.

However, traditionally Italians who make the best Bolognese sauce will use red wine and that works just as well for making homemade pasta sauces. 

This recipe can also be doubled up of course, then you would have plenty of pre-made frozen sauces to pull from. Making for some very easy yet healthy homemade pastas whenever you’d like.

HOW TO MAKE GROUND BEEF PASTA SAUCE

  • First you will want to start with either a lean or medium lean package of ground beef.
  • Sauté the ground beef in a large Dutch oven for 5 minutes then add in the diced mushrooms. 
  • Cook both together till browned, then toss in all your seasonings and stir well to combine.
  • Next add in 1 cup of pureed canned tomatoes or passata sauce whatever you have on hand.
  • Meanwhile, add 2 cups of either red cooking wine or 2 cups of beef stock to the ground beef. 
  • Then in another pot, add 8 cups of water and 1 tbsp of cooking oil and bring to a boil before adding in 2 cups of your favorite pasta. I choose Penne for this recipe!
  • Once the pasta has cooked, strain and set aside.
  • Toss the pasta in the cooked hamburger sauce and serve with parsley and parmesan cheese. 

WHAT PASTA CAN YOU MAKE WITH GROUND BEEF

Basically any type of pasta will work. I used penne, but this also would go well over spaghetti or pappardelle. 

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Turkey Fettuccine Alfredo recipe

This Turkey Fettuccine Alfredo recipe is made with leftover turkey meat and is cooked in an Authentic sauce that consists of butter, cream, garlic and parmesan cheese.

Looking for leftover Turkey recipes? Look no further than this! I used a turkey breast for this pasta dish but you can use just about any type of the meat leftover from the bird.

My recipe, combines leftover turkey meat and a very popular Italian dish all in one.

Turkey Fettuccine Alfredo is one of our family favorite recipes. 

LEFTOVER TURKEY FETTUCCINE ALFREDO

Is the bomb! All you need is a few simple ingredients to make this recipe

  • Turkey meat
  • Fettuccine pasta
  • Pre-made Alfredo sauce to make it quick and easy
  • Parmesan Cheese
  • Garlic powder
  • Broccoli 
  • Pepper and salt to taste

WHAT IS IN FETTUCCINE ALFREDO SAUCE RECIPE 

Cream, butter, cheese, garlic and spices. 

HOW IS FETTUCCINE ALFREDO MADE

You can make the sauce from scratch! Or you can buy a pre-made sauce.

FETTUCCINE ALFREDO SAUCE RECIPE

I found this recipe from The Salty Mashmallow I have tried her recipe and it is AMAZING!

However, for this recipe today i used a pre-made as I was in a hurry!

  • 1/2 Cup Butter
  • 1 1/2 Cups Heavy Whipping Cream
  • 2 Teaspoons Garlic Minced
  • 1/2 Teaspoon Italian Seasoning
  • 1/2 Teaspoon Salt
  • 1/4 Teaspoon Pepper
  • 2 Cups Freshly Grated Parmesan Cheese

IS FETTUCCINE ALFREDO FATTENING

It is due to the heavy cream aspect however, you can use less if desired. 

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Easy Tomato Tortellini Soup

This easy Homemade Tomato Tortellini Soup will change your life. That is if you love tomato soup but have never made it from scratch like this before. It’s creamy and super healthy for you. Not to mention absolutely delicious! 

And trust me it does not compare in any way to the canned stuff. But you are just gonna have to try it for yourself to see.

What Is Passata tomato sauce 

Passata is a tomato purée made from fresh, tomatoes that are bottled for use.

I like to use “Passata Sauce” in this soup because it basically is uncooked tomato puree without seeds or skins and works so well when making this type of soup.

Of course you can always use fresh tomatoes and blend them into a puree in the blender as well.

Totally up to you!

So if your craving some basic tomato soup, but also want a hearty meal as well.

Then this recipe is going to be one of your go to tomato soups going forward. Trust me! It’s mine.

Easy Tomato Tortellini Soup

Is a versatile recipe but what makes it EASY is that we are using pre-made pureed tomatoes.

Passata bottled tomatoes to be exact which are fresh tomatoes that have been uncooked but bottled

HOW TO MAKE Easy Tomato Tortellini Soup

  • Start with a bottle of PASSATA TOMATO PUREE SAUCE 
  • Then to add a bit more of a tomato base, I will use a can of tomato paste which blends out well when added to the vegetable stock. See recipe card below for all the steps!

HOW LONG DOES HOMEMADE TOMATO SOUP LAST?

You can freeze this up to 6 months but will want to eat it within 24 – 48s hours so the tomatoes don’t spoil in your fridge.

Also keep in mind, as with all my recipes. If you want to make more or less of this soup, simple adjust the serving size in the ingredients section above and the servings will automatically adjust for you. This soup can store in the fridge for up to 3 days and or freeze for up to 3 months.

Notes: You can always use chicken stock in replace of vegetable if desired. 

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Lemon Parmesan Garlic Spaghetti

This simple Lemon Parmesan Garlic Spaghetti is super flavorful and flavored with parmesan cheese and garlic that is coated in a lemon butter sauce that is really inexpensive and easy to make.  I like this recipe, for those times where I am just craving some good pasta.

Wanting more lemon inspired pasta recipes? Try my Easy Creamy Lemon PastaTortellini In Lemon Garlic Sauce or some Lemon Butter Scallops

HOW TO MAKE LEMON PARMESAN GARLIC SPAGHETTI

It is made with fresh parmesan cheese, garlic and parsley then it’s coated in a oily lemon sauce. 

It also has a hint of tang to it from the fresh lemon that you’re sure to love.

The great thing about this recipe is that you can have it on the table in less than 15 minutes to make.

Easy peasy right? All your basically doing is boiling some water, adding some pasta. 

Then seasoning it with fresh lemon juice, garlic and parmesan cheese. 

You cannot go wrong with this one! Feel free to add some cooked shrimp or chicken on top to if you’d like. 

Feel free to add some sliced chicken breasts or shrimp on top if desired.

IS PARMESAN GARLIC SPAGHETTI HEALTHY

In comparison to most spaghetti recipes, it is. However keep in mind that Spaghetti is not gluten free. 

With no heavy creams or sauces, this dish is actually one of the more healthy pasta dishes out their. So please do not feel guilty, everything in moderation right?

I like this recipe for those times where I am just craving some good pasta.  

Just make sure your using a good quality spaghetti as it will make a world of difference in how this plate tastes.

Also, you can go ahead and fancy this dish up a bit and serve it alongside a nice caesar salad and a glass of white wine.

Who said eating good had to be expensive? 

You can also add cooked chicken breasts or shrimp on top this pasta as well.

HOW TO MAKE GLUTEN FREE SPAGHETTI 

Simply find a package that is 100% gluten free and your good to go.

Who said those with Gluten allergies could not enjoy a good pasta dish too!

Sometimes I will add cherry tomatoes and spinach as well, so feel free to do that if you desire. 

Also be sure you are using a lot of fresh cheese and lemons and you will be eating like the Italians in AbruzzoOsseo apperito!

Do you love pasta as much as me?

Then you’re sure to love my Chicken Pea Pasta Salad

Or my Ranch Caprese Pasta Salad

Or my Mushroom Goat Cheese Ravioli

Looking for more Pasta inspired recipes? 

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Mushroom Pasta without Cream

This Mushroom Pasta without Cream is a healthy option to making pasta that uses either milk or stock instead of heavy cream. Also it can be made vegan by using a vegan parmesan cheese if desired. Fettucine 

You can also make this dish non vegan simply buy using regular parmesan cheese. 

Made with tender sauteed portobello mushrooms along with fresh vegan parmesan cheese and parsley.

Your sure to find this dish absolutely delicious! 

I’m so excited to share this delicious recipe with you guys today.

I made it a point to pick up some vegan parmesan cheese from whole foods yesterday, along with some these amazing Portobello Mushrooms.

Because I really wanted to make another vegan dish for my vegan readers out there. So I hope you give it a try and let me know what you think?

Now I will be honest, I prefer real parmesan cheese.

However for this dish I wanted to try the vegan variety, the kind I picked up is right below… and hats off to all you vegan eaters out there.

I could commit to eating this type of cheese substitute more often myself. It was pretty good and much better than I expected!

Also, I had my partner try this dish with the vegan cheese and he has given it a passing approval. 

And he has even asked me to make it since then again for him so he could test it again! Ha and I know what that means. He loved it! 

And for a meat eater that says a lot about how good this dish actually is.

Because there is no meat in here whatsoever. But don’t be fooled it’s filling and those mushrooms are super healthy for you.

Packed full of B-complex vitamins and riboflavin which are amazing minerals for maintaining healthy red blood cells. I hope you give this recipe a try because it is absolutely delicious! 

You can always double up the recipes and make it into a few meal preps to enjoy throughout the week.

Just simply use my recipe adjuster above if you plan to make more than two dishes and it will calculate the ingredient ratio automatically for you. 

In order to make this dish low fat and vegan, I will simmer this dish in a quality vegetable stock and then simply will season with salt and white pepper to taste.

However you could always add some cream to the stock as well, which will make it non vegan but very creamy. 

Pretty simple one pot dish that is sure to impress!

Don’t have Portabella Mushrooms on hand?

Go ahead and use regular instead and prepare them the same way. Almost any type of mushroom will go well with this dish. Bone Appetit!

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Canned Clam Linguine

With this Clam Linguine you can enjoy a delicious meal that’s packed with flavor, texture, and richness. Whether you’re making it for a weeknight dinner or a special occasion, this recipe is sure to become a new family favorite.

Looking for more seafood pasta dishes? Try my Canned Salmon PastaCajun Garlic Scallop PastaShrimp and Broccoli Pasta.

Who doesn’t love a delicious bowl of linguine? Add a can of clams and your in for a dish that you will crave time and time again.

This Clam Linguine recipe has been past down from my aunt. I’m so excited to share this recipe with you!

Now I don’t know about you, but I love a good pasta dish now and then. And this recipe is one of those top 10 pasta dishes you must try if you do too. 

Because it is so simple yet so delicious! Do not forget those fresh LEMONS, they make a World of difference.

WHAT GOES WITH LINGUINE AND CLAMS

A glass of white wine for sure!

You can cook with the bottle of white wine and have enough left over to serve two glasses along side.

I can picture it now, you and your partner enjoying this and a glass of white wine by candlelight. Can’t you? 

I have five aunts and one of them is a chef, the one who passed down this recipe to me is not.

However everyone knows that this aunt makes the best Linguine and Clam pasta.

It is so good, that she makes it pretty much every time she has company over.

And even those who claim to not care much for clams want seconds. 

CAN YOU EAT LINGUINE AND CLAMS WHEN PREGNANT

Since the clams are cooked, yes you can.

Last month my aunt was over for a visit and I said, teach me.

Teach me how to make your Clam Linguine!

I never knew it was this simple, boy oh boy is it good.

This recipe is easy and takes less than 20 minutes.

It’s absolutely one of my favorite pasta recipe, so follow along so I now teach you how to make the best Clam Linguine you have ever had. 

This pasta can be enjoyed pretty much any time of year and would sure work good as a romantic meal for two.

HOW TO MAKE LINGINE AND CLAMS

  • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and then add in the linguine. Cook according to package instructions, remove strain and set aside.
  • In the same pot add 4 tbsp of butter and the minced garlic, saute 1 minute before adding in the fresh spices then dry ones.
  • Saute one more minute before adding in the canned clams (juice) simmer 5 minutes before adding in the white wine.
  • Simmer on low heat for 7 minutes all the while allowing the stock to reduce.
  • Add in the clams along with the parmesan cheese and simmer all together for a remaining 5 minutes.
  • Serve with fresh squeezed lemon juice over top.

Want more delicious pasta recipes? 

Pasta Salad with Mozzarella Balls

This Pasta Salad with Mozzarella Balls is also made with bow tie pasta, fresh spinach and tomatoes. And comes in a pre-made creamy ranch dressing that you are sure to enjoy!

This Pasta Salad with Mozzarella Balls can be made in no time at all and is great for those summer time gatherings.

Pasta Salad with Mozzarella Balls

Thankfully this recipe can feed a crowd or simple cut it in half and have enough to serve a family of four if preferred. 

Now, I don’t know about you but I love salads. I like to try different kinds often and this one is up there on my top 10 favorite’s salad lists.  dreaming away.

So what is Bocconcini anyway?

Well it’s a type of cheese that originates from Naples in sunny Italy. It tastes a lot like mozzarella however has a subtle yet distinct taste that works so well in this pasta salad.

This salad can be enjoyed pretty much any time of year, but I know it will be best enjoyed on those long summer nights out on the back patio! I can picture it now 🙂

You can use pretty much any type of tomatoes for this recipe, baby tomatoes work great too so just use what you have on hand.

Toss it all together in some healthy Ranch dressing and you will be enjoying a fresh pasta salad in not time at all. Also why not whip up some healthy raspberry sweet tea to enjoy alongside, see my recipe below for that!

Typically Bocconcini cheese, comes in 200 gram containers.

So if your wanting to recreate this exact recipe, it’s best to buy two of them or purchase a larger bag bocconcini if your grocery carries.

This is definitely a popular summer salad and adding your favorite creamy ranch dressing to it makes it all the better! Trust me, everyone is going to LOVE IT!

 

Looking for a Awesome drink recipe to serve with this salad? Try my “Raspberry sweet tea” that is made with agave nectar or honey.

Other pasta dishes you’re sure to enjoy!

 

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