Baked Pasta with Sausage and Vegetables

Please forgive me for the abundance of sausage recipes lately. I've had a thing for home-y comforting food involving sausage, and this one is just the ticket if you're looking a warm, friendly dish to serve the masses.

You also won't find an easier pasta dish than this one...other than maybe spaghetti and sauce. Toss everything in a bowl together, stir, bake and serve. Total prep time is probably less than 15 minutes.

Midweek Margherita Pizza with Artichokes

This is an easy, midweek lunch, and it is good. The aromatic fragrances of fresh basil make it seem gourmet. And the blend of fresh tomatoes, mozzarella, artichokes, and basil are a refreshing combination of flavors for a midweek lunch. This pizza is easy enough to make any day, especially if you use premade dough like I did, but looks and tastes complex enough to serve at a baby shower or brunch with the ladies. If you want to make it even a little more unique, try making it with a whole wheat crust, or sprinkling the top with freshly grated parmesan cheese. Or keep it simple like I did, and make everyone’s lunch a little tastier today.