Food and Recipes Pasta Types Spaghetti Must-Try Spaghetti Recipes By Southern Living Editors Southern Living Editors Since 1966, the editors of Southern Living have been carrying out the mission of the brand: to bring enjoyment, fulfillment, and inspiration to our readers by celebrating life in the South. We inspire creativity in their homes, their kitchens, their gardens, and their personal style. We are a friend they can trust, a guide to the seasons, a helping hand during the holidays, and a relentless champion of the Southern way of life. Southern Living's editorial guidelines Updated on March 30, 2017 Share Tweet Pin Email Trending Videos 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. 01 of 20 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. 02 of 20 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. 03 of 20 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. 04 of 20 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. 05 of 20 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. 06 of 20 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. 07 of 20 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. 08 of 20 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. 09 of 20 Burst Tomato and Herb Spaghetti Jennifer Davick Recipe: Burst Tomato and Herb Spaghetti Say hello to your new go-to Meatless Monday recipe. 10 of 20 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. 11 of 20 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. 12 of 20 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. 13 of 20 Quick and Easy Spaghetti Bolognese Greg DuPree Recipe: Quick and Easy Spaghetti Bolognese A winter warmer that's perfect on a lazy Sunday. 14 of 20 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. 15 of 20 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. 16 of 20 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. 17 of 20 Collard Green Carbonara Hector Manuel Sanchez Recipe: Collard Green Carbonara Well, this is certainly one delicious way to eat your greens. 18 of 20 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. 19 of 20 Late-Night Pasta Chez Frank Hector M Sanchez Recipe: Late-Night Pasta Chez Frank Oh, yes we did! 20 of 20 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. Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit