Must-Try Spaghetti Recipes

Collard Green Carbonara
Photo: Hector Manuel Sanchez

When it comes to pasta, it doesn't get much better (and easier!) than spaghetti and meatballs. After all, how many other pasta dishes hold the distinction of having their very own jingle? And just like that song, we can't resist spaghetti all covered with cheese. When you're short on time and fresh out of ideas, a one-pot wonder of spaghetti can be the perfect solution on busy weeknights. But, as you'll see with our collection of family-friendly spaghetti recipes, spaghetti dishes can be so much more than pasta noodles drenched in store-bought jars of tomato sauce. No, these recipes go beyond meatballs and marinara. From kid-friendly classics for picky eaters to more grown-up versions for those who crave something a little more innovative, there's something here for everyone. What are you waiting for? Find your favorite and give it a twirl for old times sake.

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Chicken-Spaghetti Casserole

Chicken Spaghetti Casserole
Hector Sanchez

Recipe: Chicken-Spaghetti Casserole

It'll be hard to resist a second helping of this warm and ooey-gooey casserole.

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Spaghetti with Shrimp and Roasted Cherry Tomatoes

Spaghetti with Shrimp and Roasted Cherry Tomatoes
Photo: Hector Manuel Sanchez

Recipe: Spaghetti with Shrimp and Roasted Cherry Tomatoes

Spaghetti and shrimp combine to make one insanely flavorful and hearty dish. Set aside an hour for this quick-cooking dinner.

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Spaghetti with Sausage and Peppers

Spaghetti with Sausage and Peppers
William Dickey

Recipe: Spaghetti with Sausage and Peppers

Ready to spice up an old favorite? Italian sausage, bell peppers, and fresh herbs lend plenty of flavor to this quick meal.

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Spaghetti with Marinated Tomatoes and Mozzarella

Spaghetti with Marinated Tomatoes and Mozzarella
Alison Miksch

Recipe: Spaghetti with Marinated Tomatoes and Mozzarella

Sometimes you just want to keep it simple. That's where this seasonal, three-ingredient spaghetti dish comes in handy.

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Spaghetti Casserole

Spaghetti Casserole
Jennifer Davick

Recipe: Spaghetti Casserole

This easy, cheesy make-ahead spaghetti dish is well worth the wait. Just throw the ingredients in the slow cooker before guests arrive.

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Slow-Cooker Chicken Cacciatore with Spaghetti

Slow-Cooker Chicken Cacciatore with Spaghetti
Hector Manuel Sanchez

Recipe: Slow-Cooker Chicken Cacciatore with Spaghetti

Set it and forget it for a rich and meaty approach to spaghetti night.

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Baked Four-Cheese Spaghetti with Italian Sausage

Baked Four-Cheese Spaghetti with Italian Sausage
Jennifer Davick

Recipe: Baked Four-Cheese Spaghetti with Italian Sausage

This creamy and cheesy spaghetti recipe is the pure definition of comfort on a plate, sans the fuss.

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Chicken Spaghetti II

Chicken Spaghetti II

Recipe: Chicken Spaghetti II

Growing tired of traditional spaghetti served with ground beef? Try this one-pot meal filled with chicken instead.

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Burst Tomato and Herb Spaghetti

Burst Tomato and Herb Spaghetti Recipe
Jennifer Davick

Recipe: Burst Tomato and Herb Spaghetti

Say hello to your new go-to Meatless Monday recipe.

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How To Make Our Easiest Lasagna

Recipe: Extra-Easy Lasagna

If you're a first-time cook (or, if you just like simple dinner recipes), this creamy, hearty lasagna is for you. You don't even have to cook the noodles in this impressive pasta dinner; they become tender and juicy in the tomato-basil sauce. Join Test Kitchen Director Robby Melvin as he walks step-by-step through our Extra-Easy Lasagna, and you'll quickly see (and taste!) why this recipe is one of our top-rated.

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Spaghetti Squash and Meatballs

Spaghetti Squash and Meatballs
Photo: Jennifer Davick

Recipe: Spaghetti Squash and Meatballs

This low-carb version of spaghetti and meatballs is the stuff healthy dreams are made of.

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Pizza Spaghetti Casserole

Pizza Spaghetti Casserole
Beth Dreiling Hontzas

Recipe: Pizza Spaghetti Casserole

The delicious result when two favorites— pizza and spaghetti—collide to make one homey casserole.

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Quick and Easy Spaghetti Bolognese

Quick and Easy Spaghetti Bolognese
Greg DuPree

Recipe: Quick and Easy Spaghetti Bolognese

A winter warmer that's perfect on a lazy Sunday.

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White Spaghetti and Meatballs

White Spaghetti and Meatballs
Photo: Tina Cornett; Styling: Buffy Hargett

Recipe: White Spaghetti and Meatballs

Trade in traditional marinara sauce for creamy mushroom sauce, and swap ground beef meatballs for chicken.

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Bucatini, Ham, and Asparagus

Bucatini, Ham, and Asparagus
Photo: Alison Miksch

Recipe: Bucatini, Ham, and Asparagus

Our recipe calls for bucatini, but you can easily swap the long, thin pasta for spaghetti or linguine.

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Creamy Shrimp Piccata

Creamy Shrimp Piccata
Photo: Alison Miksch

Recipe: Creamy Shrimp Piccata

If you're already a fan of chicken piccata, try subbing in shrimp for a fresh, flavorful meal. Save on prep time by buying shrimp peeled and deveined.

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Collard Green Carbonara

Collard Green Carbonara
Hector Manuel Sanchez

Recipe: Collard Green Carbonara

Well, this is certainly one delicious way to eat your greens.

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Turkey Cutlets with Tomato Cream Sauce

Turkey Cutlets with Tomato Cream Sauce
Photo: Jennifer Davick

Recipe: Turkey Cutlets with Tomato Cream Sauce

Here's our new spaghetti-dinner riff on saltimbocca.

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Late-Night Pasta Chez Frank

Cream Cheese Pound Cake
Hector M Sanchez

Recipe: Late-Night Pasta Chez Frank

Oh, yes we did!

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Tomato-Herb Pasta

Tomato-Herb Pasta

Recipe: Tomato-Herb Pasta

This light dinner calls for whole grain spaghetti, which gives this dish a rich and earthy flavor that you will love.

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