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Saucy Cheese Steak Hoagies
Lunch

Saucy Cheese Steak Hoagies

3.8

Prep
5 min
Cook
15 min
Total
20 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat oven to 450 degrees. Pour sauce into a small saucepan; cover and heat over low until just warm.
  2. 2 In a large skillet over medium-high heat, saute olive oil with garlic, peppers, and onion until vegetables soften, about 3 to 5 minutes; remove vegetables from pan. Add roast beef to skillet. Saute over medium-high heat until heated through, 2 to 3 minutes.
  3. 3 To assemble sandwiches, open each hoagie bun lengthwise and divide roast beef slices among the rolls. Top with vegetables, about 1/4 cup of Ragu® Old World Style® Traditional Sauce, and one slice of provolone cheese. (Heat remainder of sauce for dipping, if desired.)
  4. 4 Place hoagies on a baking sheet and bake for about 3 to 5 minutes until cheese is melted. Serve hot and enjoy!

By RAG

Slow Cooker Pork Cacciatore
Lunch Italian

Slow Cooker Pork Cacciatore

4.4

Prep
20 min
Cook
440 min
Total
460 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Brown chops on both sides in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Transfer to a slow cooker.
  2. 2 Heat olive oil in the same skillet over medium heat. Cook onion in hot oil until browned. Stir in mushrooms and bell pepper; cook, stirring occasionally, until vegetables are soft. Stir in pasta sauce, diced tomatoes, and white wine. Season with garlic, Italian seasoning, and basil. Pour sauce over pork chops in the slow cooker.
  3. 3 Cook on Low for 7 to 8 hours. To serve, place a mozzarella slice over each chop and cover with sauce.

By Sneakyteaky

Easy Chicken Parmesan
Dinner

Easy Chicken Parmesan

4.4

Prep
15 min
Cook
30 min
Total
45 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Heat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  2. 2 Pour sauce into 13x9-inch baking dish sprayed with cooking spray. Stir in 1/4 cup (4 Tbsp.) Parmesan. Add chicken; turn to evenly coat both sides of each breast with sauce. Cover.
  3. 3 Bake 30 minutes or until chicken is done (165 degrees F). Meanwhile, cook spaghetti as directed on package, omitting salt.
  4. 4 Top chicken with remaining cheeses; bake, uncovered, 5 minutes or until mozzarella is melted.
  5. 5 Drain spaghetti. Serve topped with chicken and sauce.

By Cracker Barrel

Baked Gnocchi
Dinner Italian

Baked Gnocchi

4.8

Prep
10 min
Cook
35 min
Total
45 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook gnocchi in the boiling water until they float to the top, about 3 minutes. Drain.
  2. 2 Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  3. 3 Spread 1/2 of the pasta sauce on the bottom of a 5-inch round casserole dish. Layer with gnocchi and spread the remaining pasta sauce on top. Sprinkle with mozzarella cheese.
  4. 4 Bake in the preheated oven until cheese is melted and bubbling, about 25 minutes.

By ConnieD

Molly's Vegetarian Spaghetti Squash
Dinner

Molly's Vegetarian Spaghetti Squash

Prep
5 min
Cook
25 min
Total
30 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place each squash half in a microwave-safe bowl. Fill bowls with water and cover with plastic wrap.
  2. 2 Heat each bowl separately in the microwave on high for 10-12 minutes.
  3. 3 Meanwhile, heat a large skillet over medium heat; add ground beef substitute and sprinkle with Cajun seasoning. Cook until crumbly and beginning to brown, 5 to 7 minutes. Add pasta sauce and reduce heat to low.
  4. 4 Remove flesh from the spaghetti squash with a fork and add strands to the pasta sauce mixture. Place cheese slices on top to melt. Serve immediately.

By mjmcgrat

Peppers Stuffed with Sausage and Cream Cheese
Side Dish American

Peppers Stuffed with Sausage and Cream Cheese

5.0

Prep
15 min
Cook
40 min
Total
60 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil.
  2. 2 Bring a large pot of water to a rolling boil: add peppers. Off heat, soak peppers until softened, about 5 minutes. Cool.
  3. 3 Meanwhile, combine sausage and cream cheese in a bowl.
  4. 4 Fill peppers with sausage mixture: place on the prepared baking sheet. Spoon pasta sauce over top: sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.
  5. 5 Bake in the preheated oven until sausage mixture starts to turn golden brown, about 35 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into centers should read at least 160 degrees F (71 degrees C).

By Mike Summers

Tomato Chicken Parmesan
Dinner

Tomato Chicken Parmesan

4.6

Prep
15 min
Cook
30 min
Total
45 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  2. 2 Pour beaten eggs into a shallow dish or bowl. In another shallow dish or bowl, mix together the grated Parmesan cheese and bread crumbs. Dip chicken breasts into beaten egg, then into bread crumb mixture to coat.
  3. 3 In a large skillet, heat oil over medium high heat. Add coated chicken and saute for about 8 to 10 minutes each side, or until chicken is cooked through and juices run clear.
  4. 4 Pour tomato sauce into a lightly greased 9x13 inch baking dish. Add chicken, then place a slice of Monterey Jack cheese over each breast, and bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes or until cheese is completely melted.

By vero_cn81

Lasagna Muffins
Dinner Italian

Lasagna Muffins

4.3

Prep
15 min
Cook
20 min
Total
35 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Spray 12 muffin cups with cooking spray.
  2. 2 Combine mozzarella cheese and Asiago cheese together in a bowl. Press a wonton wrapper into the bottom of each muffin cup. Spoon pasta sauce about halfway full in each muffin cup; sprinkle with 2 to 3 tablespoons cheese mixture. Press another wonton wrapper on top of cheese layer. Add another spoonful of sauce; sprinkle with cheese. Repeat to fill all the muffin cups.
  3. 3 Bake in the preheated oven until sauce is bubbling and cheese is melted, 20 to 25 minutes.

By Chimenes

Easy Inside-Out Ravioli
Dinner Italian

Easy Inside-Out Ravioli

4.4

Prep
20 min
Cook
60 min
Total
80 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  2. 2 Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain.
  3. 3 Cook spinach according to package directions; drain.
  4. 4 In a skillet over medium heat, cook ground beef until brown; drain. In a large bowl, stir together cooked beef, spinach, pasta sauce and all but 1/4 cup of the Cheddar cheese. Reserve 2 cups of sauce mixture. Stir the pasta shells into the remaining sauce mixture. Pour shell mixture into a 9x13 inch baking dish and top with reserved sauce and sprinkle with reserved cheese.
  5. 5 Bake in preheated oven 45 minutes, until browned and bubbly.

By Mary

A 20-Minute Chicken Parmesan
Italian

A 20-Minute Chicken Parmesan

4.8

Prep
10 min
Cook
20 min
Total
30 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Press chicken breasts with the palm of your hand to flatten to an even thickness.
  2. 2 Beat egg into a shallow bowl; place bread crumbs into a separate shallow bowl. Dip each chicken breast into beaten egg and press into bread crumbs to coat.
  3. 3 Heat butter in a large skillet over medium heat and fry coated chicken breasts until golden brown, about 5 minutes per side.
  4. 4 Pour pasta sauce over chicken, cover, and bring sauce to a boil. Reduce heat to low and simmer for 10 minutes. Sprinkle chicken with mozzarella cheese, Parmesan cheese, and parsley. Cover and simmer until cheeses melt, about 5 more minutes.

By Aleksa

Easy Sausage, Peppers and Onions with Elbows
Dinner

Easy Sausage, Peppers and Onions with Elbows

4.4

Prep
15 min
Cook
190 min
Total
215 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place the sweet and hot sausages, green and red peppers, onion, and pasta sauce in a slow cooker. Add about 1/2 a jar of water. Cook on Low for 6 to 8 hours, or on High for 3 to 4 hours.
  2. 2 Fill a large pot with lightly salted water and bring to a rolling boil over high heat. Once the water is boiling, stir in the macaroni, and return to a boil. Cook the pasta uncovered, stirring occasionally, until cooked through but still firm, about 8 minutes. Drain well.
  3. 3 Slice the cooked sausages, then return to the slow cooker. Allow to rest for 10 minutes before serving the sausage, peppers, and onion over the macaroni.

By Kori Lavertue

Rich Macaroni and Tomato Bake
Dinner

Rich Macaroni and Tomato Bake

3.9

Prep
20 min
Cook
30 min
Total
50 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9x13 inch baking dish.
  2. 2 Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain.
  3. 3 In a large skillet over medium heat, cook bacon until crisp. Stir in pasta sauce, black pepper and cooked pasta. Spread mixture in prepared dish.
  4. 4 In a medium bowl, combine eggs, cream, milk and nutmeg and stir until smooth. Pour gently over macaroni mixture. Sprinkle with mozzarella.
  5. 5 Bake in preheated oven 30 minutes, until set and golden brown.

By Kylie Elizabeth

Addie's Puff Pastry Pizzas
Dinner

Addie's Puff Pastry Pizzas

4.7

Prep
25 min
Cook
30 min
Total
55 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). Gather all of your ingredients and a cookie sheet; you'll have to work quickly once the puff pastry is out of the fridge.
  2. 2 Melt butter in a microwave-safe bowl; stir in Parmesan cheese and garlic powder.
  3. 3 Remove 1 sheet puff pastry from fridge. Keep the other sheet chilled. Very gently unfold the sheet onto your work surface. Press pastry back together if it cracks. Slice into 6 squares and place them 1 1/2 to 2 inches apart on the cookie sheet. Brush the edges of each square with some of the garlic butter. Add a spoonful of sauce to the center of each square. Top with some Italian cheese, mushrooms, and bacon.
  4. 4 Bake in the preheated oven until puffed and golden, about 15 minutes.
  5. 5 In the meantime, repeat slicing, brushing, and topping the second sheet of puff pastry. Bake second batch for 15 minutes.

By AddiesMom6

Stuffed Italian Meatloaf
Dinner

Stuffed Italian Meatloaf

4.7

Prep
15 min
Cook
60 min
Total
75 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  2. 2 Thoroughly mix beef, pasta sauce, bread crumbs, onion, ketchup, egg, garlic, oregano, salt, and ground black pepper together using your hands in a large bowl.
  3. 3 Spread 1/2 the meat mixture into the bottom of a loaf pan. Spread mozzarella cheese over the center of the meat. Spread remaining meat mixture over the cheese, pressing edges of meat together on the sides to seal in the cheese.
  4. 4 Bake in the preheated oven until meat is no longer pink in the center, about 1 hour. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 160 degrees F (70 degrees C).

By Lori Davis

Family Favorite Chili Mac
Dinner

Family Favorite Chili Mac

4.5

Prep
Cook
Total

Instructions

  1. 1 Cook and drain the elbow noodles according to the package directions; set aside.
  2. 2 Brown the beef in a large skillet over medium heat. Drain excess grease. Stir in the Ragu® Sauce, chili powder, cumin, tomatoes and corn. Bring to a boil over medium high heat, cover,reduce to low and let simmer for 10 minutes.
  3. 3 Stir in the cooked noodles and 1 cup of the cheese until melted and heated through. Sprinkle the rest of the cheese evenly over top, heat on low until melted. Serve immediately.

By RAG

Vegetarian Pasta Sauce with Artichokes and Greens
Dinner

Vegetarian Pasta Sauce with Artichokes and Greens

Prep
10 min
Cook
25 min
Total
35 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Heat olive oil in a deep skillet over medium heat; stir in onion. Saute until onion has softened and turned translucent, about 5 minutes. Add collard greens and garlic; cover and cook until greens are wilted, about 5 minutes.
  2. 2 Add chopped artichoke hearts and liquid. Add pasta sauce, diced tomatoes, garbanzo beans, sugar, and salt. Bring to a simmer and cook until sauce is slightly reduced and collard greens are dark and tender, 10 to 15 minutes.

By Jeni

Bats and Cobwebs
Dinner American

Bats and Cobwebs

4.6

Prep
10 min
Cook
30 min
Total
40 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
  2. 2 Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook bow tie pasta at a boil, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 12 minutes. Drain.
  3. 3 Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add ground beef and onion; cook and stir until browned and crumbly, 5 to 7 minutes. Drain and discard grease. Stir in pasta sauce; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low; simmer.
  4. 4 Stir cooked pasta and ½ mozzarella cheese into sauce to combine; transfer to a 2-quart baking dish. Top with remaining ½ mozzarella and Parmesan cheeses.
  5. 5 Bake in the preheated oven until lightly browned and bubbly, 15 to 20 minutes.

By Kristin McNeil

Shrimp Alfredo Pasta
Dinner Italian

Shrimp Alfredo Pasta

4.5

Prep
15 min
Cook
30 min
Total
45 min

Instructions

  1. 1 In a saucepan over low-temperature, heat the Alfredo sauce. Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook for 8 minutes or until al dente; drain.
  2. 2 Boil shrimp in a large pot of water until they turn orange. Then place in bowl with melted butter. Let shrimp marinate for 15 to 30 minutes; remove. In a large skillet over medium heat, saute the green pepper and onion in a small amount of oil.
  3. 3 Mix together the cooked pasta, shrimp, pepper-onion mixture and Alfredo sauce. Season with garlic powder and cumin.

By LISSA MURR

Slow Cooker Sausage and Peppers
Dinner

Slow Cooker Sausage and Peppers

3.8

Prep
15 min
Cook
480 min
Total
495 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook sausages, turning to brown all sides, 4 to 5 minutes.
  2. 2 Place browned sausage in slow cooker. Add the peppers, onions, garlic, and Ragu® Old World Style® Traditional Pasta Sauce to the slow cooker; stir. Turn to low and cook for 6 to 8 hours.
  3. 3 Serve over slices of hearty fresh bread; garnish with fresh basil.

By RAG

Pepperoni Casserole
Dinner Italian

Pepperoni Casserole

4.6

Prep
15 min
Cook
40 min
Total
55 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease a 9x13-inch casserole dish.
  2. 2 Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Place pasta in the pot, cook for 8 to 10 minutes, until al dente, and drain.
  3. 3 Cook sausage in a skillet over medium heat until evenly browned.
  4. 4 Combine cooked pasta, sausage, and pasta sauce in the prepared casserole dish. Mix cottage cheese, olives, and mozzarella cheese in a bowl; spoon over sausage and pasta mixture. Top with pepperoni slices.
  5. 5 Bake in the preheated oven until bubbly and lightly browned on top, about 25 to 30 minutes.

By CKROPER

Easy Chicken Alfredo
Dinner American

Easy Chicken Alfredo

4.4

Prep
5 min
Cook
15 min
Total
20 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Fill a large pot with lightly salted water and bring to a rolling boil. Cook fettuccine at a boil until tender yet firm to the bite, about 8 minutes. Drain well.
  2. 2 While the pasta is cooking, place cubed cooked chicken, Alfredo sauce, frozen vegetables, mushrooms, and milk in a large saucepan over medium-low heat. Cook and stir until chicken is heated through and vegetables are tender.
  3. 3 Serve warm Alfredo and chicken sauce over cooked noodles.

By jojolyn

Six-Minute, Single-Serving "Spaghetti"
Dinner American

Six-Minute, Single-Serving "Spaghetti"

4.0

Prep
5 min
Cook
4 min
Total
9 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Break block of ramen into 4 equal pieces. Place in a medium microwave-safe bowl and top with spinach. Fill bowl with water until noodles are covered. Microwave on high until noodles are cooked and spinach is wilted, 3 1/2 minutes.
  2. 2 Pour out excess water. Add pasta sauce, sun-dried tomatoes, and olive oil; mix until noodles are coated. Microwave again until sauce is warm, about 30 seconds. Top with Parmesan cheese.

By rebeccalm89

Pasta Lasagna
Dinner Italian

Pasta Lasagna

4.4

Prep
10 min
Cook
50 min
Total
60 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 2 1/2 quart baking dish.
  2. 2 Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain.
  3. 3 In a large skillet over medium heat, cook beef until brown; drain. Stir in pasta sauce; remove from heat.
  4. 4 In a bowl, combine ricotta, 1 cup mozzarella, Parmesan and beaten egg. Stir until well combined.
  5. 5 In the prepared dish layer half the pasta, half the sauce and half the cheese mixture. Repeat. Top with remaining mozzarella.
  6. 6 Bake in preheated oven 34 to 40 minutes, until hot and bubbly.

By Regan

Haddock Marinara
Dinner American

Haddock Marinara

4.5

Prep
15 min
Cook
30 min
Total
45 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Coat the bottom of a baking dish with olive oil.
  2. 2 Sprinkle 1/2 the onion and garlic evenly in the baking dish, and cover with 1/2 the pasta sauce. Place haddock fillets in the dish, top with tomatoes and remaining onion and garlic. Cover with remaining pasta sauce.
  3. 3 Bake 20 minutes in the preheated oven. Top with mozzarella cheese, and continue baking 10 minutes, until cheese is melted and fish is easily flaked with a fork.

By Kristimoo

Bisnonna's Tuna Parmesan
Dinner Italian

Bisnonna's Tuna Parmesan

4.0

Prep
10 min
Cook
20 min
Total
30 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Combine tuna, Parmesan cheese, bread crumbs, and egg in a medium mixing bowl. Form into around 7 patties.
  2. 2 Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Lightly brown patties in the hot oil, 2 to 3 minutes per side.
  3. 3 Bring pasta sauce to a simmer in a separate skillet. Add tuna patties, cover with sauce, and let simmer for 10 minutes.

By Katherine Powell

Cheesy Turkey with Pasta
Dinner

Cheesy Turkey with Pasta

3.7

Prep
15 min
Cook
15 min
Total
30 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain.
  2. 2 In a large saucepan or deep skillet, melt the butter over low to medium heat; blend in flour. Slowly add turkey stock, pasta sauce, and water. Mix well. Stir in onion soup mix and garlic; season with salt and pepper.
  3. 3 Sprinkle in the Monterey Jack, Cheddar cheese and turkey. Stir until the cheese is melted and the meat is heated through. Spoon sauce over pasta and serve.

By Susan Bailey

Bettie's Lasagna Roll Ups
Dinner Italian

Bettie's Lasagna Roll Ups

4.6

Prep
30 min
Cook
30 min
Total
60 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook lasagna noodles for 5 to 8 minutes, or until just slightly underdone; drain and rinse.
  2. 2 In a large mixing bowl, mix together grated cheese, ricotta cheese, tofu, frozen spinach, and 1 cup Parmesan cheese.
  3. 3 Lay out a noodle. Spread a layer of the cheese mixture on the noodle, then add a thin layer of sauce. Roll the noodle up, and place seam side down in a 13x9 pan. Repeat for other noodles. Top with remaining sauce and Parmesan cheese.
  4. 4 Bake in a preheated 350 degree F (175 degree C) oven for 30 min, or until hot and bubbly.

By BETTIE

Easy Spinach Lasagna with White Sauce
Dinner Italian

Easy Spinach Lasagna with White Sauce

4.4

Prep
Cook
Total

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Coat a 10x15 inch lasagna pan with cooking spray.
  2. 2 Place the spinach in a medium bowl. Microwave, uncovered, on high for 4 minutes. Mix in ricotta. Beat the egg with a wire whisk, and add it to the spinach and ricotta. Stir well to blend.
  3. 3 Combine pasta sauce with milk in a medium bowl. Mix well.
  4. 4 Spread about 1/2 cup pasta sauce mixture evenly in the bottom of the dish. Place 3 uncooked noodles over the sauce. Spread half of the spinach mixture over the noodles. Sprinkle with half of the carrots and half of the mushrooms. Place 3 more noodles over the vegetable mixture. Pour 1 1/2 cups sauce over the noodles. Spread the remaining spinach mixture over the sauce, followed by layers of the remaining carrots and mushrooms. Place 3 more noodles over the vegetables. Pour remaining sauce evenly on top. Sprinkle with the mozzarella cheese. Spray a sheet of aluminum foil with cooking spray. Cover the dish tightly with aluminum foil, spray side down.
  5. 5 Bake for 50 to 60 minutes. Remove from oven, uncover, and spoon some sauce over the exposed top noodles. Turn the oven off, and place the uncovered dish back into the warm oven for 15 more minutes. Serve at once, or let rest until ready to serve.

By Juanita

Meatless Monday Lasagna
Dinner

Meatless Monday Lasagna

5.0

Prep
35 min
Cook
65 min
Total
110 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  2. 2 Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook lasagna noodles in the boiling water, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 8 minutes. Drain and rinse with cold water. Toss with 1 tablespoon olive oil to prevent sticking and add flavor.
  3. 3 Meanwhile, mix 2 cups mozzarella, ricotta, 1/2 cup Parmesan, tofu, and eggs together in a bowl. Combine remaining mozzarella and Parmesan in a smaller bowl.
  4. 4 While the noodles are cooking, heat remaining tablespoons olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add carrots, zucchini, onion, bell pepper, and mushrooms; saute until tender, 5 to 7 minutes. Add pasta sauce and spinach; simmer until sauce is heated through and spinach is wilted, about 3 minutes.
  5. 5 Cover the bottom of a 2-quart rectangular baking dish with a little of the vegetable sauce and arrange 1/2 of the lasagna noodles, overlapping slightly, over top. Layer with 1/2 of the cheese-tofu mixture over noodles and 1/2 of the remaining sauce. Repeat layers with remaining noodles, cheese-tofu mixture, and sauce. Top with mozzarella-Parmesan mixture.
  6. 6 Bake, covered, in the preheated oven for 30 minutes. Uncover and bake until bubbly, about 20 minutes more. Let stand for 10 minutes before slicing into 8 large squares and serving.

By Kristin