Ingredients

• 12 oz dry pasta (penne or rotini)
• 2 (15 oz) jars Alfredo sauce
• 1½ cups water
• 2 cups chopped mixed vegetables (e.g., broccoli, bell pepper)
• 2 chicken breasts
• 1 tsp Cajun seasoning
• 1 smoked sausage, sliced

Instructions

1. Add pasta, Alfredo, water, and veggies to lower pan of Ninja Combi.
2. Season chicken and place in upper tray. Start cooker for 15 minutes.
3. Add sausage during last 5 minutes to crisp.
4. Stir everything together and serve. Easy cleanup, dishwasher safe!

Ingredients

• 1 lb strip steak, cubed
• 1 bag (about 20 oz) frozen cheese tortellini
• 2 cups mixed vegetables (e.g., bell peppers, onions, zucchini)
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• Salt and pepper to taste
• ½ cup garlic parmesan sauce
• ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese

Instructions

1. Preheat griddle to medium heat. Add veggies with olive oil and seasoning. Cook until soft.
2. Add steak to the other side of griddle, season, and cook until browned and medium doneness.
3. Add frozen tortellini and a few splashes of water. Cover to steam and soften for 4–5 minutes.
4. Remove cover, drizzle garlic parmesan sauce, and toss to coat tortellini.
5. Mix everything together and top with Parmesan cheese. Serve hot.

Ingredients

• 1 lb kielbasa or smoked sausage, sliced
• 12 oz penne or rigatoni pasta
• 2 tbsp butter
• 2 tbsp minced garlic
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 2 (8 oz) cans tomato sauce
• 3 tbsp tomato paste
• ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 1 tsp Italian seasoning
• ½ tsp crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Chopped parsley (for garnish)

Instructions

1. Cook pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
2. Sauté sausage until browned, then remove from pan.
3. Add butter and garlic to pan. Sauté 1 minute, then add cream, tomato sauce, paste, and seasonings.
4. Simmer for 5 minutes until thickened. Stir in Parmesan.
5. Return sausage and pasta to pan. Toss to coat and garnish with parsley. Serve hot.

Ingredients

• 12 oz rotini pasta
• 1 cup chopped dill pickles
• ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese
• ½ cup mayonnaise
• ¼ cup sour cream
• 1 tbsp pickle juice
• 6 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
• ½ tsp garlic powder
• Salt and pepper, to taste

Instructions

1. Cook pasta according to package directions. Rinse under cold water and drain.
2. In a large bowl, mix mayo, sour cream, pickle juice, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
3. Add cooked pasta, pickles, cheese, and bacon. Mix well.
4. Chill before serving. Great for BBQs and potlucks.

Ingredients

• 1 lb chicken breast
• 1 tsp salt
• ½ tsp pepper
• 1 tsp Italian seasoning
• 2 tbsp minced garlic
• ⅓ cup sun-dried tomatoes
• 2 jars (15 oz each) Alfredo sauce
• 1 lb cooked spaghetti
• 1 cup shredded mozzarella
• ¼ cup grated Parmesan

Instructions

1. Place chicken, seasonings, garlic, sun-dried tomatoes, and Alfredo in crock pot.
2. Cook on low 4 hours until chicken is done. Remove and chop.
3. Return chicken to crock pot. Add cooked spaghetti, mozzarella, and Parmesan.
4. Stir until combined and cheese is melted. Serve warm.

Ingredients

• 1 lb steak (sirloin or ribeye), cubed
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tsp steak seasoning
• 2 tbsp butter
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 cup chicken broth
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• ⅓ cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
• ½ tsp salt
• ½ tsp black pepper
• ¼ tsp oregano
• ¼ tsp thyme
• ¼ tsp red pepper flakes
• 1 lb gnocchi

Instructions

1. Toss steak cubes with olive oil and seasoning. Air fry at 400°F for 5–7 minutes.
2. In a large skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add garlic and cook 1 minute.
3. Stir in broth, cream, Parmesan, sun-dried tomatoes, and spices. Simmer until slightly thickened.
4. Add gnocchi, cover, and cook 3–4 minutes until tender.
5. Add cooked steak to skillet and stir to combine. Serve hot.

Ingredients

• Shrimp (skewered)
• Oil, Korean spice blend
• Lime juice
• Ramen or udon noodles
• Butter, olive oil
• Garlic, hoisin, soy sauce, gochujang
• Heavy cream
• Parsley, Parmesan cheese
• Green onions, sesame seeds

Instructions

1. Season shrimp, grill or pan-cook, finish with lime juice.
2. Cook noodles. In a pan, mix butter, oils, garlic, sauces, and cream.
3. Add parsley and cheese. Toss in noodles and shrimp.
4. Garnish with green onions and sesame seeds. Serve hot.

Ingredients

• Butter and oil
• Carrots, onion, celery, garlic
• Seasonings (salt, pepper, herbs)
• Fresh thyme
• Mini bow tie pasta
• Rotisserie chicken (shredded)
• Chicken broth
• Heavy whipping cream
• Frozen peas
• Boursin cheese

Instructions

1. Sauté carrots, onion, celery, and garlic in butter and oil.
2. Add seasoning and cook a few more minutes. Stir in thyme and pasta.
3. Add chicken, broth, cream, and peas. Cover and cook until pasta is done.
4. Stir in Boursin cheese until creamy. Serve warm.

Ingredients

• 10 oz pasta
• 1 kielbasa or smoked sausage, sliced
• 2 tbsp minced garlic
• 1 stick butter
• 1¼ cups heavy cream
• 1¼ cups grated Parmesan cheese
• Salt, pepper, Italian seasoning
• Fresh Parmesan and dried parsley (for garnish)

Instructions

1. Boil pasta until al dente. Drain and set aside.
2. Brown sliced sausage in a pan. Remove and lower heat.
3. Add garlic and butter to pan. Stir until butter melts.
4. Stir in cream and Parmesan. Season and simmer until thickened.
5. Return pasta and sausage to pan and mix to coat.
6. Top with more Parmesan and parsley. Serve hot.

Ingredients

• Chicken tenders (chopped)
• Fajita seasoning
• Red onion, red/yellow/green bell peppers
• Chicken stock
• Flour tortillas (4 large + 1 trimmed)
• Mexican blend cheese
• Salsa
• Red enchilada sauce (1 can)
• Optional toppings: sour cream, guac, cilantro, extra salsa

Instructions

1. Season and cook chicken and veggies with fajita seasoning and chicken stock.
2. Line a baking dish with tortillas and cheese. Add half the chicken mixture.
3. Add center tortilla, more cheese and salsa, and remaining chicken.
4. Fold edges in, top with enchilada sauce and cheese. Bake at 400°F for 25 minutes.
5. Cool, slice, and serve with toppings.

Ingredients

• 1 lb cooked pasta
• ½ stick butter
• 2 cups white Velveeta, cubed
• 2 cups Colby Jack cheese, shredded
• 1 egg
• 2½ cups milk
• Seasonings (salt, pepper, garlic powder, paprika, etc.)

Instructions

1. Add pasta, butter, Velveeta, Colby Jack, and seasonings to an aluminum pan.
2. Whisk egg with milk, then pour over the pasta mixture.
3. Smoke at 300°F for 1 hour, stirring halfway through. Or bake at 350°F for 30 minutes.

Ingredients

• Chicken breasts
• Soy sauce, sriracha, hoisin sauce
• Honey
• Garlic, ginger
• Corn flour + water
• Chicken stock
• Cooked noodles

Instructions

1. Add chicken, sauces, honey, garlic, ginger, corn flour, and stock to slow cooker.
2. Cook on high for 4 hours or low for 8 hours.
3. Add cooked noodles, stir, and serve.

Ingredients

• Chicken breast (cooked and chopped)
• Crispy bacon (chopped)
• Pasta (cooked and cooled)
• Green bell pepper (chopped)
• Red onion (chopped)
• Fresh parsley
• Ranch dressing (homemade or store-bought)

Instructions

1. Combine all ingredients in a large bowl.
2. Toss with ranch dressing to coat evenly.
3. Chill before serving.

Ingredients

• Chicken breast (thinly sliced)
• Rigatoni pasta
• Broccoli (steamed)
• Onion (diced)
• Garlic (minced)
• Butter
• Flour
• Chicken broth
• Heavy cream
• Cheese (shredded)
• Oil, salt, smoked paprika
• Bacon (optional topping)

Instructions

1. Boil pasta until slightly underdone. Set aside.
2. Sear seasoned chicken in oil until cooked. Remove.
3. Sauté onions in butter, then add garlic. Stir in flour and cook briefly.
4. Deglaze with chicken broth, then add cream and simmer to thicken.
5. Cool sauce slightly, then stir in cheese.
6. Combine pasta, broccoli, and chicken. Pour into a baking dish.
7. Top with more cheese, smoked paprika, and bacon. Bake at 350°F for 30 minutes.

Ingredients

• Sausage (Schneider or similar, sliced)
• Red bell pepper (chopped)
• Onion (chopped)
• Tomato paste or crushed tomatoes
• Heavy cream
• Spaghetti pasta

Instructions

1. Cook sausage and set aside.
2. In same pan, sauté red pepper and onion until softened.
3. Add tomato, cream, and return sausage to pan.
4. Cook spaghetti, drain, and add to the pan. Mix well and serve.

Ingredients

• Pasta
• Smoked sausage (sliced)
• Onion (sliced)
• Red and green bell peppers (sliced)
• Minced garlic
• Tomato paste
• Chicken broth
• Heavy cream
• Salt, black pepper, garlic powder, cumin, Italian seasoning, smoked paprika, chili powder
• Parmesan cheese

Instructions

1. Boil pasta in salted water. Reserve some pasta water.
2. Sear sausage in batches, set aside.
3. Sauté onion in butter, then add bell peppers and a pinch of salt. Cook briefly.
4. Add garlic, then tomato paste and chicken broth. Simmer.
5. Add heavy cream and all spices. Simmer 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
6. Add reserved pasta water halfway through to help thicken.
7. Turn off heat, add Parmesan, pasta, and sausage. Mix and serve.

Ingredients

• Macaroni pasta
• Butter
• Minced garlic
• Paprika, cayenne, chili powder, Creole seasoning, Cajun seasoning
• Crab meat
• Flour
• Milk
• Heavy cream
• Egg yolks
• Cheddar cheese
• Gruyère cheese
• Chives (for garnish)

Instructions

1. Cook macaroni in salted water. Drain and set aside.
2. Sauté garlic in butter. Add spices and crab meat. Mix and set aside.
3. Make a roux by melting butter and whisking in flour. Stir 1–2 minutes.
4. Whisk in milk and heavy cream. Bring to a simmer.
5. Temper in egg yolks, then turn off heat and whisk in cheddar and Gruyère.
6. Combine sauce, crab mixture, and macaroni. Transfer to baking dish.
7. Top with more cheese and bake at 350°F for 25 minutes.
8. Garnish with chives and serve.

Ingredients

• Chicken breast, cubed
• Salt, pepper, garlic
• Buffalo sauce
• Bell peppers and onions (roasted)
• Half-cooked pasta
• High-protein buffalo cheese sauce (blended)
• Center-cut bacon (baked and crumbled)
• Chopped chives

Instructions

1. Roast bell peppers and onions.
2. Add chicken, seasonings, and buffalo sauce to slow cooker with roasted veggies. Cook until tender.
3. Break apart chicken with tongs, add half-cooked pasta, and buffalo cheese sauce.
4. Cook for another 20–30 minutes.
5. Meanwhile, bake bacon at 400°F for 20–30 minutes. Crumble when done.
6. Add bacon and chives. Stir and serve or store.

Ingredients

Major Ingredients

• Pasta (approx. 12 oz)
• Sausages (12–16 oz, caramelized red onion or your favorite)
• Mushrooms (8 oz, sliced)
• White wine (½ cup)
• Chicken or vegetable stock (1 to 1½ cups)
• Heavy cream (1 cup)
• Parmesan cheese (½ cup, grated)
• Spinach (1–2 cups)
• Fresh parsley (chopped)

Minor Ingredients

• Garlic (2–3 cloves, minced)
• Olive oil or butter (1–2 tablespoons)
• Salt and pepper (to taste)

Instructions

1. Heat olive oil or butter in a pot. Cook mushrooms until browned, then remove.
2. Brown sausage in the same pot. Add garlic and sauté briefly.
3. Deglaze with white wine, scraping up browned bits.
4. Add stock and cream, bring to a simmer.
5. Return mushrooms to the pot. Add pasta and cook until tender.
6. Stir in Parmesan, parsley, and spinach. Cook until spinach wilts.
7. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Serve warm.

Notes

Assumed ingredient quantities based on standard one-pot pasta methods. Wine can be substituted with extra stock.

Ingredients

Major Ingredients

• 2 chicken breasts
• About 12 oz egg noodles
• 1 bag frozen peas (approx. 10 oz)
• 1 family-sized can cream of chicken soup (22–26 oz)
• 1 cup milk

Minor Ingredients

• 4 tablespoons butter
• 1–2 teaspoons minced garlic
• ½ teaspoon chicken bouillon powder (optional)
• Salt and pepper (to taste)
• 1–2 tablespoons sour cream (optional)

Instructions

1. Cook chicken with salt and pepper. Dice and set aside.
2. Boil egg noodles. Drain and set aside.
3. In skillet, melt butter and sauté garlic. Add peas and heat through.
4. Add cream of chicken soup and milk. Stir until smooth.
5. Add diced chicken back into the pan. Mix well.
6. Season with bouillon, salt, pepper, and sour cream if using.
7. Mix in cooked noodles until fully coated. Serve warm.

Notes

This is a quick and budget-friendly dinner that’s creamy, filling, and easy to customize. Sour cream and bouillon are optional enhancements.