1Parmesan and Sausage Bolognese
Emily Kate RoemerWhip up this simple but satisfying pasta dish for unexpected dinner guests, or for yourself when you're craving something hearty.
Recipe: Parmesan and Sausage Bolognese
2Turkey Meatball Stroganoff
Con Poulos; Food styling by Simon Andrews; Prop styling by Marina MalchinYour family will never notice that lower fat turkey has been subbed for the beef usually found in stroganoff recipes — the turkey mixture is incredibly flavorful and the creamy sauce that tops this modified classic tastes seriously indulgent.
Recipe: Turkey Meatball Stroganoff
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3Orecchiette with Roasted Butternut Squash
4Pasta and Beans
ThinkstockSimple and satisfying, hearty pasta and white beans get a bit of oomph from bacon, tomato, and classic Italian seasonings.
Recipe: Pasta and Beans
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5Pasta with Quick Meat Sauce
Con PoulosCinnamon, nutmeg, and red pepper lend a gentle, unexpected spice to the lean ground beef so you don't have to sacrifice flavor for health.
Recipe: Pasta with Quick Meat Sauce
6Huevos Rancheros Spaghetti
Gentl & HyersThis recipe takes the genius of combining spaghetti and another dish, à la Cincinnati chili, and adds the popularity of breakfast-for-dinner nights. Mixed with the pasta, salsa becomes a tangy reinvention of tomato sauce instead of just a condiment.
Recipe: Huevos Rancheros Spaghetti
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7Pasta with Chicken and Brussels Sprouts
Kate Mathis 8Chicken Carbonara
Kate MathisA decadent dinner doesn't mean hours in the kitchen with this pasta, topped with bacon-studded, creamy Pecorino Romano cheese and egg sauce.
Recipe: Chicken Carbonara
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9Spaghetti with Red Onion and Bacon
Marcus Nilsson 10Easy Carbonara
Kate MathisThis quick and easy take on the Italian classic spaghetti carbonara makes a delicious, home-cooked dinner on any night when you're tempted to order takeout instead.
Recipe: Easy Carbonara
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11Tex-Mex Lasagna
Kate MathisBeans, corn, chili powder, and salsa recreate this classic, gooey dish with southwestern flair. No-boil lasagna noodles mean you spend less time making and more time savoring your dinner.
Recipe: Tex-Mex Lasagna
12Quickie Cincinnati Chili
Kate MathisTaking the guilt out of this comfort food by using lean ground beef and multi-grain pasta allows you to enjoy every spicy bite.
Recipe: Quickie Cincinnati Chili
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13Spaghetti Pie
Kate MathisThis spaghetti-casserole fusion adds in some sure-to-please ingredients like bacon and cheese. It just might be your family's new favorite.
Recipe: Spaghetti Pie
14Rustic Pasta Toss with Tuna and Tomatoes
Con PolousThis pasta salad is loaded with farm-stand squash and zucchini — and two pounds of tomatoes. Just combine the raw veggies with canned tuna and campanelle pasta for a beat-the-heat — and beat-the-clock — meal.
Recipe: Rustic Pasta Toss with Tuna and Tomatoes
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15Pasta with Chicken, Tomato, and Feta
Courtesy of Martha Stewart 16Baked Macaroni and Peas
Matt ArmendarizInstead of a cheesy, fatty baked pasta dish, try this lighter version of macaroni, which calls for fresh veggies, spices, and coconut milk to add lots of flavor.
Recipe: Baked Macaroni and Peas
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17Fried-Zucchini Spaghetti
John KernickThis pasta is an ode to the mountains of fried zucchini Gwyneth Paltrow ate at Elio's, an Italian restaurant on Manhattan's Upper East Side, growing up. Here, she adds the crispy zucchini slices to spaghetti that's tossed with shredded Parmesan cheese (which adds texture to the dish) and plenty of olive oil and basil.
Recipe: Fried-Zucchini Spaghetti
18Spaghetti Cacio e Pepe
John KernickPasta cacio e pepe ("cheese and pepper") is made with Pecorino Romano (a tangy aged sheep's-milk cheese originally from Rome) and lots of freshly ground black pepper.
Recipe: Spaghetti Cacio e Pepe
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19Lemon Zest Pasta
Anna Williams"This recipe came from having nothing in the house but a box of spaghetti and some lemons. I grab whatever fresh herbs are available in my garden, about two handfuls' worth, total. I usually serve the pasta with a nice piece of fish grilled on the panini press for a few minutes." — Oprah Winfrey
Recipe: Lemon Zest Pasta
20Cheesy Tortelloni with Veggies
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