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Updated on Mar. 01, 2024

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A plate of spaghetti and meatballs is the epitome of comfort food, but spaghetti can be used in so many other applications! These recipes feature the versatile pasta in dishes ranging from homestyle favorites to more novel endeavors.

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Spinach-Beef Spaghetti Pie

12 Reviews Contest Winner Total Time:40 minServings:8 Test Kitchen Approved
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From the Recipe Creator: With its angel hair pasta crust, this cheesy ground beef, tomato and spinach pie is always a hit when I serve it. Each neat slice has layers of pasta, cream cheese filling and spinach topping. —Carol Hicks Pensacola, Florida Nutrition Facts: 1 piece: 377 calories, 21g fat (11g saturated fat), 130mg cholesterol, 544mg sodium, 24g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 3g fiber), 22g protein. go to recipe 2/16

Loaded Chicken Carbonara Cups

2 Reviews Total Time:45 minServings:1 dozenTest Kitchen Approved
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From the Recipe Creator: Spaghetti cupcakes with a chicken carbonara twist make for a tasty, fun family dinner. Whole wheat pasta and reduced-fat ingredients make these quick and easy little pasta cakes nutritional winners, too. —Jeanne Holt, Mendota Heights, Minnesota Nutrition Facts: 2 pasta cups: 266 calories, 12g fat (5g saturated fat), 74mg cholesterol, 553mg sodium, 20g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 3g fiber), 21g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 lean meat, 1-1/2 fat, 1 starch. go to recipe 3/16

Asian Tofu Noodle Soup

1 Reviews Total Time:30 minServings:4 Test Kitchen Approved
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From the Recipe Creator: Ginger, garlic and sherry jazz up this soup loaded with veggies and noodles. We like to accent ours with peanuts and green onions. —Diana Rios, Lytle, Texas Nutrition Facts: 1 serving: 339 calories, 7g fat (1g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 1961mg sodium, 49g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 4g fiber), 19g protein. go to recipe 4/16

Panzanella Pasta

2 Reviews Contest Winner Total Time:30 minServings:12 (1 cup each)Test Kitchen Approved
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From the Recipe Creator: We take classic panzanella ingredients like ripe tomatoes, peppers and olives and toss them with hot noodles for a hearty pasta dish. My kids especially like the crunchy croutons. —Ashley Pierce, Brantford, Ontario Nutrition Facts: 1 cup: 297 calories, 18g fat (5g saturated fat), 17mg cholesterol, 739mg sodium, 28g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 3g fiber), 7g protein. go to recipe 5/16

Baked Spaghetti

296 Reviews Total Time:1 hour 25 minServings:10 Test Kitchen Approved
Favorite Baked Spaghetti Recipe photo by Taste of Home
From the Recipe Creator: This is my grandchildren's most-loved dish. It feels like a special dinner and is so cozy for cooler months. —Louise Miller, Westminster, Maryland Nutrition Facts: 1-1/4 cups: 526 calories, 24g fat (13g saturated fat), 127mg cholesterol, 881mg sodium, 45g carbohydrate (9g sugars, 3g fiber), 31g protein. go to recipe 6/16

Spaghetti Tacos

1 Reviews Total Time:50 minServings:6 Test Kitchen Approved
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From the Recipe Creator: My son watches a show where the kids eat spaghetti tacos. As a joke, I made him his own, and now these tacos are here to stay. —Mindie Hilton, Susanville, California Nutrition Facts: 2 tacos: 522 calories, 17g fat (5g saturated fat), 61mg cholesterol, 939mg sodium, 70g carbohydrate (7g sugars, 9g fiber), 26g protein. go to recipe 7/16

Gingered Spaghetti Salad

7 Reviews Total Time:30 minServings:8 Test Kitchen Approved
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From the Recipe Creator: We love this chilled chicken salad brimming with colorful veggies. Make it meatless by omitting the chicken and tossing in more edamame. —Cindy Heinbaugh, Aurora, Colorado Nutrition Facts: 1-3/4 cups: 355 calories, 6g fat (1g saturated fat), 40mg cholesterol, 431mg sodium, 52g carbohydrate (8g sugars, 7g fiber), 26g protein. go to recipe 8/16

Saucy Thai Beef Noodles

27 Reviews Total Time:30 minServings:6 Test Kitchen Approved
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From the Recipe Creator: This stir-fry has been a family favorite for some time. I like to double the recipe and add extra vegetables. —Janelle Lee, Appleton, Wisconsin Nutrition Facts: 1-1/3 cups: 536 calories, 19g fat (4g saturated fat), 31mg cholesterol, 795mg sodium, 58g carbohydrate (11g sugars, 5g fiber), 34g protein. go to recipe 9/16

Florentine Spaghetti Bake

42 Reviews Contest Winner Total Time:1 hour 30 minServings:9 Test Kitchen Approved
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From the Recipe Creator: This hearty sausage entree will appeal to just about everyone. My daughter serves it often to her hardworking family on their wheat ranch in Montana. —Lorraine Martin, Lincoln, California Nutrition Facts: 1 serving: 446 calories, 23g fat (9g saturated fat), 76mg cholesterol, 1172mg sodium, 35g carbohydrate (10g sugars, 4g fiber), 25g protein. go to recipe 10/16

Southwestern Spaghetti

16 Reviews Total Time:30 minServings:5 Test Kitchen Approved
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From the Recipe Creator: Chili powder and cumin give a mild Mexican flavor to this colorful one-skillet supper. With chunks of fresh zucchini, it's a nice change of pace from typical spaghetti dishes. —Beth Coffee, Hartford City, Indiana Nutrition Facts: 1 cup: 340 calories, 11g fat (5g saturated fat), 54mg cholesterol, 600mg sodium, 38g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 4g fiber), 24g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 starch, 2 lean meat, 2 vegetable, 1/2 fat. go to recipe 11/16

North Carolina Shrimp Saute

7 Reviews Contest Winner Total Time:25 minServings:4 Test Kitchen Approved
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From the Recipe Creator: Seafood is very popular in my state. I altered this recipe several times and now it's truly a family favorite. —Teresa Hildreth, Stoneville, North Carolina Nutrition Facts: 1 serving: 481 calories, 19g fat (11g saturated fat), 171mg cholesterol, 752mg sodium, 46g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 3g fiber), 34g protein. go to recipe 12/16

Chicken Tetrazzini

21 Reviews Total Time:50 minServings:2 casseroles (4 each)Test Kitchen Approved
2-for-1 Chicken Tetrazzini Recipe photo by Taste of Home
From the Recipe Creator: A good friend shared a version of this recipe with me 35 years ago. I pay it forward by bringing the second casserole to friends when they are unable to cook. —Helen McPhee, Savoy, Illinois Nutrition Facts: 1 cup: 576 calories, 30g fat (17g saturated fat), 144mg cholesterol, 814mg sodium, 41g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 2g fiber), 31g protein. go to recipe 13/16

Peas Please Asian Noodles

2 Reviews Total Time:20 minServings:8 Test Kitchen Approved
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From the Recipe Creator: My Asian-inspired pasta salad doubles up on the peas for some serious crunch and sweetness. —Catherine Cassidy, Editor, Taste of Home Nutrition Facts: 1 cup: 264 calories, 9g fat (1g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 740mg sodium, 39g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 2g fiber), 10g protein. go to recipe 14/16

Beef Lo Mein

62 Reviews Total Time:30 minServings:5 Test Kitchen Approved
Beef Lo Mein Recipe photo by Taste of Home
From the Recipe Creator: If you like a good stir-fry, this dish will definitely satisfy. I discovered the recipe at an international luncheon, and it's now a favorite go-to meal. —Denise Patterson, Bainbridge, Ohio Nutrition Facts: 1-1/3 cups: 358 calories, 10g fat (2g saturated fat), 51mg cholesterol, 681mg sodium, 40g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 4g fiber), 28g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 2 vegetable, 1-1/2 starch, 1 fat. go to recipe 15/16

Asian Spaghetti

33 Reviews Total Time:20 minServings:5 Test Kitchen Approved
Asian Spaghetti Recipe photo by Diana Chistruga for Taste of Home
From the Recipe Creator: Give any entree an Asian twist and a bit of heat with this tasty side dish. You could substitute any veggies you have on hand for the snow peas. —Anne Smithson, Cary, North Carolina Nutrition Facts: 3/4 cup: 274 calories, 8g fat (1g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 521mg sodium, 42g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 4g fiber), 9g protein. go to recipe 16/16

One-Pot Chilighetti

15 Reviews Total Time:30 minServings:8 Test Kitchen Approved
One-Pot Chilighetti Recipe photo by Taste of Home
From the Recipe Creator: Grab your stockpot for my meal-in-one chili and spaghetti. I’ve got a large family, and this hearty pasta takes care of everybody. —Jennifer Trenhaile, Emerson, Nebraska Nutrition Facts: 1-1/2 cups (calculated without sour cream and cheese): 508 calories, 12g fat (4g saturated fat), 53mg cholesterol, 903mg sodium, 70g carbohydrate (9g sugars, 9g fiber), 32g protein. go to recipe Author Nicole Doster With nearly a decade of experience creating content for various lifestyle publishers and eCommerce brands, Nicole combines her love of at-home cooking with her expertise in product reviews and digital content creation to lead the award-winning shopping editorial team across Taste of Home, Family Handyman and Reader's Digest. As Trusted Media Brand'... Read More Nicole Doster Taste of Home Logo Search terms

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