I should start this post off by saying that I don’t use vodka in this recipe. You can! Just a 1/4 cup will do. It’ll cook off and you won’t taste it. I just don’t use it because I don’t drink and I never have vodka at my house. It’s always just as good without it, but do whatever makes you happiest! Ingredients: 6 slices of bacon, choppedhalf an onion, chopped1 large garlic clove, chopped1 tablespoon of olive oil2/3 cup of tomato pastered pepper flakes, to tastesalt and pepper, to taste1 1/2 cups of heavy cream1 cup of parmesan cheese1 tablespoon of butter1/2 pound of rigatoni (any noodle works) noodlesItalian…

Ingredients:1 box of Jumbo shells2 pounds of Ricotta cheese2 cups of shredded mozzarella cheese1 cup grated Parmesan cheese2 eggs1 teaspoon of parsley1 teaspoon of oregano leaves1 teaspoon of basil1 teaspoon of salt1/2 teaspoon of garlic powder1/4 teaspoon of black pepper2-24 ounce jars of red pasta sauce or one equal batch of homemade sauce Directions:Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Mix together ricotta cheese, mozzarella cheese, 3/4 cup of Parmesan cheese, eggs, parsley, oregano leaves, basil, salt, garlic powder, and black pepper. Set aside. Cook pasta in salted water until al dente and drain. Pour one jar or half your batch of pasta sauce into a lightly greased 9 x 13 baking…

Yes, you read that right. Her boyfriend (also named Jordan, oh hey!) posted a video of him making this pasta for Jaclyn. I had to recreate it because she raved about it and it looked SO good! Ingredients:For the pasta oil:3 1/2 tablespoons of olive oildrizzle of white truffle oil1 tablespoon of onion powder3-4 pressed garlic clovesa pinch of salt and pepper For the Alfredo sauce:2 cups of heavy creama dash of nutmeg3-4 pressed garlic cloves1-2 tablespoons of bacon grease1 tablespoon of lemon juice or 2 tablespoons dry vermouthred pepper flakes to taste4-5 sun-dried tomatoes, choppeddrizzle of oil from the jar of sun-dried tomatoes1 cup of Parmesan cheese1/4 cup of…

Ingredients:1 pound of hot breakfast sausage or Italian sausage1 1/2 pounds of ground beef2 cloves of minced garlic2- 14.5 ounce cans of whole tomatoes2- 6 ounce cans of tomato paste2 tablespoons dried parsley2 tablespoons dried basil1 teaspoon of salt3 cups of cottage cheese2 eggs, beaten1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese1 pound sliced mozzarella cheese1-10 ounce package lasagna noodles Directions:Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Meanwhile, in a large skillet or saucepan, combine ground beef, sausage, and garlic. Cook over medium-high heat until browned. Drain half the fat; less if you’re feeling naughty. Add tomatoes, tomato paste, 2 tablespoons parsley, basil and salt. After adding the tomatoes, the sauce…

Ingredients:2 tablespoons of olive oil2 tablespoons of butter1 whole onion, finely diced4 cloves of garlic, minced2-15 ounce cans of tomato saucesalt and pepper to tastepinch of sugar1 cup of heavy cream1/4 to 1/2 cup of Parmesan cheese2-3 basil leaves, chopped1 pound of fettuccine Directions:Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain, reserving 1 cup of pasta water. Heat butter and oil over medium heat. Add onions and garlic and sauté for a minute or so. Pour in tomato sauce and add salt, pepper, and sugar to taste. Stir and cook over low heat for 25 to 30 minutes, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat and stir in cream. Add cheese to taste,…

Ingredients:8 ounces of bowtie pasta1 1/4 pounds of mild Italian sausage1-14 ounce can of petite diced tomatoes, drained well1 teaspoon of dried oregano1/2 teaspoon of garlic powder1/2 teaspoon of salt1 cup of heavy cream1/4 cup of Parmesan cheese Directions:Cook pasta in liberally salted water per manufacturer’s instructions. Meanwhile, brown and crumble sausage in a large skillet over medium-high heat until sausage is cooked through. Drain excess fat. Add drained tomatoes, oregano, garlic powder, and salt. Stir well. Add cream and bring to a slight boil. Reduce heat to medium and simmer, uncovered, for 8-10 minutes or until sauce is reduced and thickened. Remove from skillet from heat then add cooked…

Ingredients:10 ounces of bowtie noodles1 pound of ground beef2 tablespoons of olive oil1- 24 ounce jar of spaghetti sauce1/2 teaspoon of garlic powder1 teaspoon of Italian seasoning1 cup shredded mozzarella1/2 cup sour cream Directions:Boil noodles in a large pot of water, according to package directions. Drain water. Meanwhile, cook ground beef in a large skillet until. browned. Drain grease Add cooked noodles to ground beef and. 2 tablespoons of olive oil together. Stir together. Add spaghetti sauce. garlic powder, Italian seasoning, mozzarella cheese, and sour cream to. the beef and noodles. Carefully stir together to combine. Turn heat to. low, and continue to cook and stir until mixture is thoroughly…

I’ve tried many a spaghetti recipe and none were just right until this one! It’s my very favorite! Ingredients:1 tablespoon olive oil1 onion, diced3 cloves of garlic, mined1 pound ground beef1 teaspoon of salt1/2 teaspoon of pepper1 pinch of red pepper flakes1 pinch of sugar1- 28 ounce can diced tomatoes2- 15 ounce cans of tomato sauce1 can of tomato paste1 pound of spaghetti noodles Directions:Heat olive oil in a large pan over medium heat. Add diced onion and cook until soft and translucent. Next, add diced garlic and cook for one minute. To that, add ground chuck and season the meat with salt, pepper and red pepper flakes. Cook until…

1 stick of butter2 1/2 cups of heavy cream3 cloves of garlic1 1/2 cup of Parmesan cheese1 pound fettuccine pasta, cooked1/2 teaspoon peppersalt to tastedash of nutmeggreen onions to garnishsautéed mushrooms (optional) Directions:Melt the butter in a skillet and lightly sauté the garlic. Add the cream and bring to a simmer. Add the cheese & allow to melt. Meanwhile, add the salt & pepper & nutmeg (add in the sautéed mushrooms now if you choose). Toss in the cooked pasta. Garnish with green onions.