Italian

"Marry Me" Shrimp Pasta combine jumbo shrimp and pasta in a luxurious, creamy sauce, boasting robust flavors from sun-dried tomatoes, Parmesan, Italian seasoning, and smoked paprika. Despite its fancy taste, this impressive dish comes together in just 30 minutes, making it perfect for a quick yet special meal.

Prep time: 12 minutes Cook time: 30 minutes

We made this as a filling for ravioli and they were absolutely delicious! They do however stick together if you are not careful, so if you want to take an easier route, just make lasagna instead.

Prep time: 32 minutes

This is my favorite tomato salad, and trust me, that is no small feat: I LOVE tomatoes and eat them by the pound when they are in season (preferably fresh-picked from the garden). This is a true Italian recipe out of a cookbook Mom bought in Italy. With recipes that are this good, let's hope she continues practicing her Italian by translating recipes from it into English for all of us!

Prep time: 30 minutes Cook time: 3 minutes

Dad and I came up with this while he was visiting this weekend. It is delicious! We decided on the title because the veggies in it are all in season right now. In fact, the zucchini, tomatoes, and thyme are all from the shared garden in my apartment complex and we picked them right before cooking this.

Prep time: 15 minutes Cook time: 15 minutes