Pasta

Tortellini Soup with Italian Sausage, Spinach and Tomatoes
I had all of these ingredients on hand and adapted this from Gimme Some Oven. It’s delicious and it’s a great way to get kids to eat spinach.

Risotto alla Milanese
Yum! Great served as a main dish or to accompany osso bucco.

Ragu Bolognese
This is my grandmother’s Ragu Bolognese recipe.

Farfalle with Ham and Peas
This is a great way to use leftover ham and peas. Kids love it!

Penne with Sausage, Peas and Mushrooms
My Italian-Colombian friend Giovanna made a pasta sauce using sausage as a base. I liked it so much that I started creating variations of my own. This version, with the addition of peas and mushrooms, has become one of my family’s favorite dishes.

Pesto Cavatappi with Chicken, Artichokes, and Mushrooms
A quick and tasty weeknight meal using leftover grilled chicken breasts.