I love cooking with ground beef, especially when the result is a rib-sticking and economical dish like this. The poppy seed noodles add even more flavor.

Cowboy pasta salad uses southwestern flavors, ground beef and rotini to create a Tex-Mex pasta salad mashup.

Taco stuffed shells are a welcome twist on Taco Tuesday—easy to make, with results that are sure to please. Make it once, and this recipe just may end up with its very own weeknight slot.

This delicious pasta sauce originated after I noticed a box of onion soup packets in my cupboard. I could not believe how much flavor the mix added as a seasoning blend! To my delight, my whole family gave this dish rave reviews, including my infamously picky children. Now it is my go-to dinner when I want to serve an easy, comforting dish after an especially difficult week or when the weather is cold and dreary.

This bacon mac and cheese features a blend of jalapeños, scallions and four different cheeses. It’s creamy, comforting and hearty, making it an absolute winner on any spread.

Switch up your usual go-to cheeseburger dinner and make it in pasta form instead!

This cheeseburger sliders recipe features juicy burger patties, melty American cheese, tangy pickles and special sauce on a sesame-seed bun—just like your favorite fast-food burger! This crowd-pleasing recipe is perfect for parties (or any other time you don’t want to cook individual burger patties).

Six simple ingredients and 20 minutes will transform boring chicken into fantastic air-fryer chicken thighs. They’re juicy on the inside, crispy on the outside and full of flavor.

These polpette are simple meatballs infused with an Italian grandma's love and simmered in a light tomato sauce. Serve them as an appetizer, with crusty bread and a side salad for dinner, or with a plate of pasta.