Easy Pasta Recipes: Simple From-Scratch Comfort Food - Barbara Bakes™

Easy Lasagna with Spinach and Ricotta

Melissa Griffiths — Thu, 19 Feb 2026 11:00:00 +0000

This easy Lasagna with Spinach and Ricotta combines oven-ready noodles, creamy cheese, and basil garlic pasta sauce for a delicious weeknight dinner ready in under an hour! Quick Recipe Overview WHAT: A simple layered lasagna featuring oven-ready noodles, creamy ricotta, fresh spinach, mozzarella, and savory basil garlic sauce. WHY: This recipe saves time with no-boil...

Quick Shrimp Stir Fry Recipe

Melissa Griffiths — Thu, 18 Dec 2025 09:04:16 +0000

This quick Shrimp Stir Fry Recipe combines tender shrimp, crisp vegetables, and yakisoba noodles in a savory garlic ginger sauce. Ready in 25 minutes for an easy weeknight dinner! Quick Recipe Overview WHAT: A vibrant shrimp stir fry with broccoli, cauliflower, red cabbage, and yakisoba noodles tossed in a savory soy sauce blend. WHY: Ready...

Easy Chicken Bacon Ranch Casserole

Melissa Griffiths — Fri, 17 Oct 2025 16:21:42 +0000

This Chicken Bacon Ranch Casserole combines tender chicken breast, crispy bacon, creamy alfredo sauce, and ranch seasoning in one easy casserole dish. Perfect weeknight dinner recipe ready in under an hour! Quick Recipe Overview WHAT: This casserole combines three universally loved flavors – chicken, bacon, and ranch – into one irresistible dish. WHY: This is...

Cheesy Lasagna Roll Ups

Melissa Griffiths — Thu, 21 Aug 2025 20:56:58 +0000

Lasagna Roll Ups bring all the comfort of traditional lasagna with a fun twist. These pasta spirals are packed with creamy ricotta, gooey mozzarella, and tangy marinara sauce, creating the perfect bite-sized comfort food that’s surprisingly simple to make! 🍽️ These roll-ups freeze beautifully, making them perfect for busy weeknights or meal planning ahead! My...

Kids Mac And Cheese

Melissa Griffiths — Fri, 25 Apr 2025 19:26:01 +0000

Discover the perfect Kids Mac and Cheese recipe that’s ready in just 25 minutes! Creamy, cheesy, and made with simple ingredients – this homemade mac and cheese will become your family’s new favorite weeknight dinner. 🧀 Unlike boxed mac and cheese that contains preservatives and artificial ingredients, this homemade version uses real cheese and ingredients...

Garlic Parmesan Chicken and Pasta

Melissa Griffiths — Tue, 04 Mar 2025 17:17:48 +0000

This savory garlic parmesan chicken and pasta dish combines tender, juicy chicken thighs with a rich tomato herb sauce and perfectly cooked pasta – all topped with freshly grated parmesan for a hearty family meal that’s impressive enough for Sunday dinner but simple enough for weeknights! This garlic parmesan chicken and pasta has become my...

Simple Beef And Noodles Recipe

Melissa Griffiths — Sat, 02 Mar 2024 17:40:00 +0000

Classic comfort food this Simple Beef and Noodles Recipe is similar to Beef Bourguignon but easier to make. It’s a family favorite that my family is always happy to see on the table. This is one of the meals I talk about in my Three Easy Round Steak Meals post. The idea is simple and is...

Simple Garlic Lemon Ravioli Sauce Recipe

Melissa Griffiths — Mon, 06 Sep 2021 07:08:00 +0000

Make a fast 20-minute dinner of ravioli with garlic olive oil sauce, red pepper flakes and fresh or frozen pasta.

Homemade Quick Pasta Sauce

Melissa Griffiths — Tue, 01 Jun 2021 12:38:00 +0000

This quick pasta sauce recipe is a 10-minute one-pot dish starting with crushed tomatoes, garlic and basil.

Mexican Stuffed Shells

Melissa Griffiths — Thu, 22 Apr 2021 12:00:00 +0000

Mexican stuffed shells are a twist on the classic with ground chicken sausage, enchilada sauce, salsa, and shredded cheddar cheese.