mangia bene!
i love reading, as much as I love eating, okay? they’re two of my favorite things.
both make me happy and comfort me when I need it most.
feel free to share your favorites with friends and family - and tag me @mary.belle.books if you make anything!
macaroni & ricotta
A family classic and an Italian-American staple. Macaroni and Ricotta is easy to make, cheap, and can feed a lot of people! It’s one of my favorite pasta recipes.
pasta with sausage & broccoli rabe
There’s veg in here, so it’s a healthy dish—at least that’s what I tell myself. Browned, crumbled sausage pairs with fresh broccoli rabe (cooked perfectly to avoid bitterness) and is tossed with a pasta of your choice. It’s all-of-the-things and a delicious meal on it’s own.
bowties & broccoli
A comfort classic with veggies…so it’s healthy, am I right? Garlic and oil give rough chopped broccoli a big warm hug and then combine with al dente pasta and grated cheese for a delicious finish. Bowties and broccoli are perfect on their own, with a chicken cutlet, or leftover as a cold pasta salad!
cavatappi caprese with chicken
Bursting with flavor thanks to fresh basil, tomatoes, and garlic. Melted cheese bombs make this pasta a comfort food classic that is perfect hot, warm, or cold as an entree or a side dish, even for a BBQ! A versatile and delicious recipe.
simple tomato basil sauce
Simple, easy, tomato basil sauce that’s great to use on pasta or a parmesan.
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