Spaghetti Sauce

Craving a comforting, cheesy, and incredibly flavorful dinner? This Baked Manicotti with Pepperoni Meat Sauce recipe is your answer! Using convenient no-boil lasagna noodles, this recipe is surprisingly quick and easy, perfect for busy weeknights. Adapted from Cook's Country TV and perfected for family enjoyment, this dish is guaranteed to become a new family favorite. Get ready for a taste of pure Italian-American deliciousness!

Inspired by a delicious Fazoli's dinner, this recipe elevates classic baked chicken with a cheesy mozzarella topping and perfectly cooked pasta. A family-friendly favorite, perfect for weeknight dinners or impressive dinner parties! This recipe, adapted from Taste of Home's 'Country Chicken' cookbook, is bursting with flavor and guaranteed to be a crowd-pleaser. Get ready for tender, juicy chicken and creamy, comforting pasta in just one hour!

Quick and easy weeknight dinner! This upside-down pizza recipe features a crispy crescent roll crust and a hearty meaty sauce, perfect for satisfying hungry families. Get ready for a flavor explosion in just 45 minutes!

Indulge in this decadent 3 Cheese Lasagna! A hearty meat sauce brimming with rich flavors is layered with tender lasagna noodles and a creamy blend of mozzarella, feta, and gouda cheeses. This recipe elevates the classic lasagna to new heights, perfect for family dinners or special occasions. Get ready for a taste sensation!

This is a family-favorite casserole recipe, guaranteed to please! Featuring a hearty blend of ground beef (or turkey!), rich spaghetti sauce (or BBQ/ketchup for a twist!), and creamy cream cheese, all baked to bubbly perfection. This easy casserole is perfect for a weeknight dinner or a cozy weekend meal. Customize it with your favorite cream soup and biscuits for a truly personalized comfort food experience!

Craving a comforting, cheesy baked ziti without the guilt? This recipe, adapted from Aimee's Adventures (originally a Weight Watchers find!), is quick, low-fat, meatless, and bursting with flavor. Perfect for a weeknight meal, this ziti is sure to become a family favorite! Get ready for bubbly, cheesy goodness in under an hour.

A treasured family recipe passed down through generations, these Authentic Italian Meatball Polpette are guaranteed to become a staple in your kitchen! My mom's friend's family cookbook, a cherished wedding gift, holds the secret to these incredibly flavorful meatballs. Perfect for spaghetti night, meatball subs, or delightful party appetizers (crockpot-friendly!), these polpette are a crowd-pleaser. While some find adding uncooked meatballs to the sauce unconventional, this method ensures perfectly tender meatballs that retain their shape. The long simmering time develops incredible depth of flavor. I use store-bought sauce (shhh!), but the meatballs are the true star of the show! Makes a generous amount, perfect for freezing leftovers.

Transform your leftover ground beef and pantry staples into a hearty, flavorful spaghetti sauce! This budget-friendly recipe is perfect for busy weeknights and proves that delicious doesn't have to be expensive. I threw together fridge leftovers and pantry ingredients, and the result was a surprisingly delicious sauce that even my husband loved! Get ready for a taste of comforting Italian goodness without breaking the bank.

Say goodbye to bland, frozen stuffed shells! This recipe delivers cheesy, comforting perfection that will become your new go-to. Loaded with a creamy 12-cheese blend and baked to bubbly perfection, these stuffed shells are a crowd-pleaser guaranteed to impress. Get ready for rave reviews!

Craving a hearty, flavorful meal that's both comforting and impressive? Look no further than these Baked Stuffed Bell Peppers! This family recipe, passed down through generations, features sweet red and yellow bell peppers brimming with a savory ground beef and rice filling. A touch of Italian seasoning and melted cheese elevates this classic dish to new heights. Perfect for meal prepping (make-ahead and freeze!), this recipe is a weeknight winner and a crowd-pleaser. Serve with crusty bread and a fresh salad for a complete and satisfying dinner.

Experience a flavor explosion with this cheesy, saucy Pepperoni Rigatoni! This comforting Italian-American classic is baked to perfection, creating a bubbly, golden-brown top. Serve with crusty bread for dipping into the delicious sauce – pure comfort food heaven!

This classic Baked Manicotti recipe, inspired by a vintage women's magazine, has been a family favorite for generations! Enjoy tender manicotti shells overflowing with a rich meat and cheese filling, smothered in a luscious tomato sauce, and baked to bubbly perfection. Double the recipe (as I do!) and freeze half for a future meal. Serve with a fresh salad, garlic bread, and a bold red wine for a truly unforgettable Italian feast.

Pat Dolan's incredibly easy and delicious one-pot pasta recipe! Save time and cleanup with this simple, saucy pasta dish ready in under 30 minutes. Perfect for weeknight dinners, this recipe is bursting with flavor and requires minimal cleanup.

This ridiculously easy lasagna recipe, passed down from my grandmother, is the ultimate comfort food! Skip the complicated layers and enjoy a delicious, cheesy, meaty lasagna in under 2 hours. Perfect for busy weeknights or beginner cooks!

This comforting Baked Shells and Meatball Casserole is a family-friendly favorite! A delicious twist on classic Italian flavors, it combines tender pasta shells, juicy meatballs, creamy ricotta, and melted mozzarella for a satisfying meal that's perfect for weeknights or special occasions. Imagine layers of cheesy goodness, hearty meatballs, and perfectly cooked pasta – pure comfort food heaven!

This decadent Baked Manicotti recipe elevates the classic Italian dish with flavorful ground sausage, creamy white sauce, and a touch of fresh herbs. A simplified, make-ahead stuffing method saves time, while the blend of rich sausage and ricotta filling, layered with vibrant red and white sauces, creates a symphony of flavors. Perfectly paired with garlic artichokes (recipe #61210) and a crisp garden salad for a complete and unforgettable Italian feast!

This sizzling Beef Pesto Panini recipe is a summer sensation! Quick, easy, and cool to prepare (no oven needed!), this flavorful sandwich features tender beef, vibrant pesto, and melty cheese, all pressed to golden perfection in a skillet. A perfect light lunch or dinner, ready in under 30 minutes.

This healthier take on classic lasagna is packed with spinach, three delicious cheeses, and protein-rich tofu! Using low-fat mozzarella and cottage cheese keeps it light, while the creamy ricotta and spinach provide a satisfying and flavorful meal. Perfect for a weeknight dinner or meal prep – freeze a pan before cooking for easy future meals (adjust cooking time as indicated). Adapted from a recipe in 'Real People Cookin' Low Fat'.