Pasta Easy Recipes for Busy Moms https://balancingmotherhood.com/category/food/ingredient/pasta-ingredient/ Easy recipes for busy families. Mon, 16 Mar 2026 19:09:43 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://balancingmotherhood.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/favicon-96x96.png Pasta Easy Recipes for Busy Moms https://balancingmotherhood.com/category/food/ingredient/pasta-ingredient/ 32 32 Pasta alla Vodka (Ready in 30 Minutes!) https://balancingmotherhood.com/pasta-alla-vodka/ https://balancingmotherhood.com/pasta-alla-vodka/#respond Tue, 17 Mar 2026 04:01:00 +0000 https://balancingmotherhood.com/?p=67895 My Pasta alla Vodka tastes like a slow‑simmered Sunday sauce, yet it comes together in about 30 minutes, perfect for even the busiest nights. The flavor is rich and deeply developed thanks to a simple method I use that builds layers without adding extra work. Pasta alla Vodka Recipe My recipe for Pasta alla Vodka...

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]]> https://balancingmotherhood.com/pasta-alla-vodka/feed/ 0 Crockpot Baked Ziti https://balancingmotherhood.com/crockpot-baked-ziti/ https://balancingmotherhood.com/crockpot-baked-ziti/#respond Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:42:43 +0000 https://balancingmotherhood.com/?p=56879 My Crockpot Baked Ziti is the ultimate foolproof recipe for cheesy, hearty comfort food, packed with bold Italian flavors. With my tested method, you’ll get perfectly tender pasta, flavorful Italian sausage, and gooey melted cheese every single time — no guesswork, just reliable, delicious results. The Best Crock Pot Baked Ziti Recipe Crockpot Baked Ziti...

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]]> https://balancingmotherhood.com/crockpot-baked-ziti/feed/ 0 Chicken Carbonara https://balancingmotherhood.com/chicken-carbonara/ https://balancingmotherhood.com/chicken-carbonara/#comments Mon, 08 Jul 2024 16:29:28 +0000 https://balancingmotherhood.com/?p=53732 Chicken Carbonara is a recipe I created to try to be fancy. It’s warm and creamy and looks like it takes a long time to make, but the reality is that you can have this easy meal on the table in just about 30 minutes. That’s a win in my home where I’m always trying...

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]]> https://balancingmotherhood.com/chicken-carbonara/feed/ 1 Creamy Beef and Shells https://balancingmotherhood.com/creamy-beef-and-shells/ https://balancingmotherhood.com/creamy-beef-and-shells/#respond Wed, 12 Jun 2024 23:43:33 +0000 https://balancingmotherhood.com/?p=53510 This scrumptious Creamy Beef and Shells is an easy 30-minute meal that combines savory ground beef with a cheesy sauce and tender pasta. It’s the ultimate comfort food, perfect for busy weeknights – and it’s kid-approved. The Easiest Creamy Beef and Shells Recipe This is one of my go-to busy night meals. I developed this...

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]]> https://balancingmotherhood.com/creamy-beef-and-shells/feed/ 0 Taco Spaghetti https://balancingmotherhood.com/taco-spaghetti/ https://balancingmotherhood.com/taco-spaghetti/#respond Fri, 16 Feb 2024 05:01:00 +0000 https://balancingmotherhood.com/?p=46586 This easy Taco Spaghetti is a mouth-watering one-pot meal that’s both Tex-Mex and Italian-inspired. It’s a delicious and hearty 30-minute dish you can make without having to mess up every pot in the kitchen. Cheesy Taco Spaghetti Recipe  Are you looking for a new and delicious way to add south-of-the-border flavors to taco night? This...

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]]> https://balancingmotherhood.com/taco-spaghetti/feed/ 0 Best Recipe for California Spaghetti Salad https://balancingmotherhood.com/california-spaghetti-salad/ https://balancingmotherhood.com/california-spaghetti-salad/#respond Mon, 10 Jul 2023 19:18:04 +0000 https://balancingmotherhood.com/?p=41550 This California spaghetti salad recipe is a delicious and versatile treat that the whole family will love. Packed with tons of flavor, this delicious dish will be your new favorite quick meal for summer! I love a chilled pasta salad on warm summer days, and this California pasta salad is one of my absolute favorites....

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]]> https://balancingmotherhood.com/california-spaghetti-salad/feed/ 0 Crack Chicken Stuffed Shells https://balancingmotherhood.com/crack-chicken-stuffed-shells/ https://balancingmotherhood.com/crack-chicken-stuffed-shells/#comments Sat, 29 Apr 2023 04:01:00 +0000 https://balancingmotherhood.com/?p=32930 These Crack Chicken Stuffed Shells make the ultimate family favorite meal. Jumbo pasta shells are stuffed with tender chicken, bacon, cheese and mixed with a creamy sauce that has a delicious ranch flavor. The best part is this hearty meal is ready in an hour or less, perfect for busy weeknights. Crack Chicken Stuffed Shells Recipe...

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]]> https://balancingmotherhood.com/crack-chicken-stuffed-shells/feed/ 1 Zucchini Pasta https://balancingmotherhood.com/zucchini-pasta/ https://balancingmotherhood.com/zucchini-pasta/#respond Sun, 16 Apr 2023 04:01:00 +0000 https://balancingmotherhood.com/?p=34337 This recipe for Zucchini Pasta makes a delicious, creamy main dish or decadent side, that combines freshly grated zucchini and tender pasta, tossed with rich homemade cream sauce. It’s a simple, easy and incredibly tasty pasta dish the whole family will love. Pasta with Zucchini Recipe If you’re looking for a quick and easy pasta...

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]]> https://balancingmotherhood.com/zucchini-pasta/feed/ 0 Easy Shrimp Scampi Recipe (Without Wine!) https://balancingmotherhood.com/shrimp-scampi-recipe-without-wine/ https://balancingmotherhood.com/shrimp-scampi-recipe-without-wine/#respond Thu, 02 Mar 2023 16:22:27 +0000 https://balancingmotherhood.com/?p=27898 This delicious Shrimp Scampi Recipe without Wine recipe features succulent, tender sauteed shrimp with a quick and easy buttery garlic sauce. Serve them over your favorite pasta or rice for a quick weeknight main course or by themself as an easy party appetizer. Shrimp Scampi Without Wine Shrimp scampi is one of those recipes that...

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]]> https://balancingmotherhood.com/shrimp-scampi-recipe-without-wine/feed/ 0 Crockpot Meatball Stroganoff https://balancingmotherhood.com/crockpot-meatball-stroganoff/ https://balancingmotherhood.com/crockpot-meatball-stroganoff/#respond Thu, 16 Feb 2023 16:27:53 +0000 https://balancingmotherhood.com/?p=29313 This Crockpot Meatball Stroganoff is made with savory meatballs and tender sliced mushrooms cooked in a rich sour cream sauce and served over pasta noodles. It’s a warm and comforting dinner that’s always a crowd pleaser. Slow Cooker Meatball Stroganoff This recipe takes a classic dish and gives it a fun and easy twist. It...

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