Cozy and comforting Chicken and Pasta. Simple and easy with fresh ingredients. We made this pasta and chicken in a casserole style to make it family friendly. A perfect Sunday night dinner but easy enough for a weeknight casserole. Nothing says comfort like a pasta casserole. We love to bake this up on Friday so…
Pasta recipes
Who doesn’t love a good bowl of pasta? Here at Laughing Spatula, we have your pasta recipes covered! Ranging from Easy Spaghetti and Chicken Meatball Casserole, to Creamy One Pot Tomato Pasta, to the Best Baked Ziti Recipe you’ve ever had- our pasta recipes at Laughing Spatula have you covered!
Let us help you throw together easy and delicious pasta recipes your whole family will love!
Pasta with Tomato Cream Sauce
Creamy Pasta with Tomato Cream Sauce comes together so quickly. Comforting pasta dish made with simple ingredients. Easy enough for weeknights but perfect for company dinner with it’s restaurant quality taste. Ingredients for Pasta in Tomato Cream Sauce – Pasta – we used Linguini but most any pasta will do – penne, spaghetti…
Chicken Parmesan Meatballs in Creamy Tomato Sauce
If you love Chicken Parmesan but want a cozier easy to make version, these Chicken Parmesan Meatballs in Creamy Tomato Sauce are for you. Tender and juicy ground chicken meatballs in a simple tomato sauce. Perfect for weeknights served over pasta or just on thier own for a protein packed dinner. Meatballs are beautiful…
Baked Gnocchi Dinner with Sausage and Vegetables
Simple flavors yield the best meals, and this Italian Sheet Pan Dinner combines fresh vegetables, herbs, and tender gnocchi with sausage. The gnocchi cooks right on the sheet pan alongside the sausage and veggies making this a true one pan meal. It’s easy, healthy, and such an easy dinner we think you will love! Sheet…
Lemon Chicken Orzo Soup
We love this 20 Minute Lemon Chicken Orzo Soup in winter or summer! This super fast and fresh soup is healthy and full of flavor, citrusy notes, tender chicken, and comforting orzo. We use a couple tips and tricks to give this soup the best flavor, and we’re so excited to share them. These 2…
Garlic Herb Ditalini Skillet with Meatballs & Peas (one pan meal)
You know we love a one pan meal around here! Ditalini is great pasta for one pan meals because of how easy it is to measure. We pair ditalini with garlic, herbs, browned meatballs, and peas for a one pan dinner perfect for any weeknight. Bonus? You can make this recipe in under 30 minutes…
Italian Soup with Sausage
Italian Soup with Sausage has all the deep flavors we love in a easy to make savory soup! Sausage, tomatoes, fresh veggies and pasta. All come together in less than 30 minutes. Simple fresh ingredients make the best soup! Why you will love this Easy Italian Sausage Soup Simple and fresh ingredients that you…
Easy Ricotta Stuffed Shells (using store-bought sauce)
I love stuffed shells, and this version makes it super easy on the cook. We stuff our shells with a ricotta mixture and use an easy store-bought sauce to bake it all up into one delicious, cozy ricotta stuffed shell casserole. Ricotta Stuffed Shells There are tons of methods to make ricotta stuffed shells. You…
13 Boneless Chicken Thigh Recipes
Boneless chicken thighs are one of the most versatile cuts of chicken you can make. Unlike chicken breasts, which dry out easily and are costly, boneless chicken thighs are very forgiving and cost much less. They are great for long cooking dishes, like slow cookers, soups and stews. Here are a few of our favorites!…
Ground Chicken Pasta Skillet
Often times I find myself with a pound or two of ground chicken and I’m not sure how to use it. Ground Chicken Pasta Skillet to the rescue! This is such an easy meal to make and one the whole family will love. We love to have it for leftovers the next day, too! Ingredients…
Creamy Chicken and Broccoli Casserole (The Best Casserole for Sundays, Crowds & Holidays!)
This is our family’s go-to casserole recipe. A creamy, no cook sauce deliciously coats pasta, chicken and broccoli while a melty layer of cheese seals in all of the flavor and broccoli adds a nice crunchy vegetable element. This Creamy Chicken and Broccoli Casserole has been in our family for decades. This recipe definitely works…
Baked Spaghetti Casserole
Baked Spaghetti Casserole – layers of meat sauce, spaghetti, tomato sauce and cheese. All baked up in the comfort of a 9 x 13 casserole. Easy and delicious, your family will love it! This delicious casserole feeds a crowd and then some. I love to make this up on a Friday night so…
Veggie Pasta Salad
Fresh and simple Veggie Pasta Salad – we clean out the refrigerator for this fresh pasta salad! Tender pasta, fresh veggies all mixed up with a simple vinaigrette. This salad is great for lunch or dinner. Add a protein like grilled chicken or shrimp and you have a whole meal! We love having a big…
Chicken Cordon Bleu Casserole
Chicken Cordon Bleu Casserole – Layers of chicken, ham, swiss cheese and tender egg noodles. Tossed in an easy to make creamy white sauce and topped with buttery croutons! Comfort food de-luxe! No canned soup! Our families go crazy for this comforting casserole! We took everything we love about classic Chicken Cordon Bleu—the tender chicken,…
Simple Spaghetti
Every chef should have a weeknight spaghetti recipe as their go to. This is ours! It’s a hearty combination of ground beef, onions, garlic, canned tomatoes, tomato sauce, and some pantry staple spices. The best part about this recipe is the meat is interchangeable, so you can use any kind you like (ground turkey or…
