This dish is the complete package of comfort food. The recipe below is doubled to be served as a main dish. If you want this as a side, halve the recipe below. Adapted from Salt & Lavender Ingredients: Directions:
Pasta
Greek Orzo Salad
This orzo salad is so flavorful and perfect for potlucks, picnics, etc. since there is no mayonnaise, and I actually prefer the salad at room temperature. Recipe from Midwest Foodie. Ingredients: Salad: Dressing: Directions:
Lemon Pepper Cajun Chicken Pasta
Adapted from Half Baked Harvest. Ingredients: Directions:
Chili Mac
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Penne Pomodoro/Arrabiata
Adapted from Midwest Foodie. Ingredients: Directions:
Lighter Creamy Cajun Chicken Pasta
So flavorful and comes together in 30 minutes, so it’s perfect for a quick weeknight dinner. Recipe adapted from Half Baked Harvest. Ingredients: Directions:
Lemon Linguine – Instant Pot
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Sheet Pan/Skillet Mac and Cheese
The creaminess of the mac and cheese coupled with the crispy breadcrumb topping is so delicious! Recipe adapted from Damn Delicious Ingredients: Directions:
Cajun Alfredo Pasta
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Cacio e Pepe (Cheese and Pepper Pasta)
This is some seriously good pasta. Even Ellie, who doesn’t like much pasta, loves this dish. It’s peppery and goodness with lots of pecorino Romano cheese. It goes great with grilled steak, and the leftovers are really good too. Ingredients: Directions: