Baked Pasta Pie

by mamapoole // November 30, 2013 // Comments off

When I was little, I can recall my mom in the kitchen making homemade lasagna. There were noodles laid out in paper towels all throughout the kitchen counters and all the cheeses were huddle together on the table waiting to... Continue reading →

Homemade Colored Sorting Pasta: #Kiddythursday

by mamapoole // September 19, 2013 // Comments off

While the boys were out on a Home Depot run (arh! arh! arh!) Mama and baby girl got to spend some much needed quality 1:1 time. Earlier in the week, I noticed I have an abundance of pasta. I mean,... Continue reading →

Chicken Parmesan over Pasta

by mamapoole // August 17, 2013 // Comments off

Hi MBB readers! What a week! You know I love to post daily but this week has knocked me off my feet and smacked my head on the door. Yeah, it’s been one of those weeks…. If you can think... Continue reading →

Baked Penne with Fresh Basil

by mamapoole // October 2, 2012 // Comments off

I wanted to surprise my sister-in-law with a no cook dinner tonight by making her family something. I always like when dinner shows up at my door step, so I wanted it to show up at hers. She’s an amazing woman.... Continue reading →

Fall Time Pasta – Sweet potato, Fennel and Pecan Penne

by mamapoole // September 12, 2012 // Comments off

It’s the most fabulous time of the year! There are leaves-a-changing and everyone is in cheer…..It’s the most fabulous time of the year! (Okay, am I too early for that song?) I LOVE FALL. I have said it over and... Continue reading →

Pasta with Red Veggie Sauce

by mamapoole // July 30, 2012 // Comments off

This is fantastic! My son, who is considered a “selective” eater, LOVED his pasta! It’s FILLED WITH LOTS OF VEGETABLES! I repeat, LOTS OF VEGGIES! He licked the whole bowl clean! It was so nice to know he was eating... Continue reading →

#SundaySupper Pasta with Roasted Asparagus and Cherry Tomatoes

by mamapoole // June 10, 2012 // Comments off

Thinking back on my childhood days, I can recall one of my most favorite, easy, staple dishes which was noodles and butter. The simplicity of these two ingredients go perfectly together. Once in a while, I would even add a touch of salt. There is nothing... Continue reading →

Simple Spaghetti

by mamapoole // May 22, 2012 // Comments off

Sometimes, making spaghetti sauce is when I open the pantry door and throw in anything and everything I can find. Spices, vegetables, canned pumpkin, cream, you name it but I always seem to go back to this very simple recipe.... Continue reading →

Pasta with Spinach in a Tarragon Chickpea Sauce

by mamapoole // May 8, 2012 // Comments off

Oh my word. I love chickpeas. Love. I don’t know why they are so comforting for me but I absolutely love them. My poor husband, who never does the grocery shopping, volunteered to go with my three-year old son. What I... Continue reading →

Pass the Pesto Pasta Peas!

by mamapoole // January 27, 2012 // Comments off

Carbs are a wonderful downfall of mine. I love them. Let’s not mistake the word LOVE, I truly, truly, truly love them! I try to make pasta once a week – sometimes with a red sauce, sometimes a white, sometimes... Continue reading →