Everyone has a go-to pasta recipe that they know like the back of their hand — whether its a super simple spaghetti, baked ziti, a take on alfredo, or even a family-honored lasagna. And yet there are thousands of ways to dress up your favorite pasta that you are missing out on. Contrary to popular belief, not every life-changing pasta sauce requires you to frantically hover the stovetop; some of the best pasta dishes are straightforward and can be made in under 30 minutes. The following pasta recipes are easy dishes that can help you breeze through dinner and then some, as these ideas make for delicious leftovers. Most importantly, though, they'll please the entire family and help you switch things up every once in a while.
These pasta dishes make use of versatile noodles you can boil to perfection in just under 10 minutes — from penne to linguini, farfalle "bowties" to more complex ravioli, there's plenty of pasta to go around. Most can be incorporated into rich, velvety sauces that includes a medley of seasoned poultry or beef and tender vegetables. Other pasta varieties are best left lighter with a healthier take of sauteéd veggies and creamy pan sauces; some can even be incorporated into soups, too.
And if you're looking for a new take on your own favorite pasta dish, it's here. We've tweaked and played with classics — including lasagna, bolognese, macaroni and cheese, and signature sauces from alfredo to alla vodka — to make them even simpler to master.
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