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Tom Papia

My name is Tom. I am a food lover who has been cooking since I was a little kid. I am first generation Italian American. I have been cooking for about 30 years, dating back to the first time I helped my mom make Sunday dinner.
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Easy Hamburger Helper Recipe

March 22, 2026February 8, 2021 Tom Papia

Quick and easy hamburger helper. Elbow pasta sauteed with ground beef, garlic, onions, marinara sauce, and cheddar cheese.

Categories Italian, Beef, Pasta Tags Cheddar Cheese, Garlic, Marinara sauce, Onions, Pasta
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Pasta with Sausage and Peas

December 19, 2025February 1, 2021 Tom Papia

Pasta with sausage and peas. Sauteed sausage and peas mixed with penne pasta and finished with grated cheese.

Categories Pasta, Italian, Italian Pork Recipes Tags Garlic, Italian, Marinara sauce, Pasta, Peas, Sausage
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Pasta with Green Beans and Onions

December 9, 2025January 25, 2021 Tom Papia

Rigatoni Pasta with Green Beans and onions. Sauteed green beans with garlic, onions, and diced tomatoes mixed with rigatoni.

Categories Vegetarian, Pasta Tags Diced tomatoes, Garlic, Green beans, Onions, Pasta, Vegetarian
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Pork Teriyaki with Broccoli: A One Skillet Recipe

December 6, 2025January 11, 2021 Tom Papia

Pork Teriyaki with Broccoli. Boneless pork loin cut into thin strips and sauteed with garlic and teriyaki sauce and served with broccoli. 

Categories Pork Tags Broccoli, cruciferous vegetables, Garlic, Pork
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Turkey Bites with Broccoli

January 31, 2026December 28, 2020 Tom Papia

30 Minute Turkey Bites with Broccoli. Pan seared turkey bites in a honey butter garlic sauce with broccoli.

Categories Turkey Tags Broccoli, Butter, cruciferous vegetables, Garlic, Honey, Turkey
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30 Minute Spaghetti Aglio e Olio and Green Beans

March 22, 2026December 14, 2020 Tom Papia

Pasta Aglio e Olio and Green Beans. Tender green beans with perfectly cooked spaghetti with oil, garlic, and grated cheese.

Categories Pasta, Italian, Italian Pasta Recipes Tags Garlic, Grated Cheese, Green beans, Pasta
Creamy Rigatoni with Broccoli Recipe

30 Minute Creamy Rigatoni and Broccoli

March 22, 2026December 7, 2020 Tom Papia

30 Minute Creamy Rigatoni and Broccoli. This is a simple dish to prepare. You only need 4 ingredients: marinara sauce, ricotta cheese, broccoli, and rigatoni.

Categories Pasta, Italian, Italian Pasta Recipes Tags Broccoli, cruciferous vegetables, Marinara sauce, Pasta, Ricotta
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Garlic Butter Tuna Steaks

April 15, 2026November 30, 2020 Tom Papia

Garlic Butter Tuna Steaks. Pan seared garlic butter tuna steaks served with sautéed spaghetti squash.

Categories Seafood Tags Butter, Featured, Garlic, Seafood
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Perfect and Easy 20 Minute Breakfast Potatoes

March 21, 2026November 27, 2020 Tom Papia

Perfect and Easy 20 Minute Breakfast Potatoes with sauteed onions. Thin sliced russet potatoes layered with onions and sauteed to perfection.

Categories Breakfast Tags Breakfast, Onions, Potatoes
Pork Stir Fry with Baby Carrots and Snow Peas

Pork Stir Fry with Baby Carrots

March 21, 2026November 23, 2020 Tom Papia

Pork Stir Fry with Baby Carrots and Snow Peas. Boneless pork loin cut into thin strips and sauteed with garlic and stir fry sauce and served with baby carrots and snow peas. 

Categories Pork Tags Broccoli, cruciferous vegetables, Garlic, Pork, Stir Fry
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