Recipe Rave!

Goodness, it's been a while since I last posted.  So here's a recipe rave for you.  I found a recipe for Penne Pasta with Sun-dried Tomato Cream Sauce on pinterest.com.  I made it last night and added shrimp.  It was delicious.  My girls loved it.  They both had seconds and thirds.  My husband and I both really liked it.  In fact, we are looking forward to the leftovers tonight.  I tweaked the recipe just a bit because I used a full pound of pasta, instead of the 8 oz. that the recipe called for (I like to have leftovers, less nights that I have to cook, the better- ha!).  I also added a little more garlic powder and dried basil to account for more pasta.  It was easy to make, not a whole lot of clean up, and tasted delicious.  I sauteed the shrimp with a little olive oil and Italian Seasoning, then added it to the pasta/cream sauce.  I will definitely make this again.  Maybe next time, I'll add chicken instead.  Big fan, over here. 

* Recipe and picture from www.verybestbaking.com

Cheesy Chicken Spaghetti Casserole

I tried a new recipe last night.  It was the Cheesy Chicken Spaghetti Casserole recipe floating around pinterest.  My family and I liked it.  Although, the hubs and I felt we could have added diced tomatoes or even sun-dried tomatoes for a little extra oomph.  It was easy to make (which I really liked) and my two somewhat picky toddlers enjoyed it (which I like even more).  I added a little more than 8 oz of spaghetti (which is what the recipe called for) and I added a little extra garlic powder.  Oh and I also used Cream of Chicken and Herbs soup (instead of Cream of Mushroom soup).  I don't like mushrooms, so when I can leave them out, I do.  Shhh! Don't tell my husband, he loves mushrooms.  Overall, I'd say it was pretty good and I'll most likely make it again.