Back To Basics

Pasta is always a safe bet when you're out of recipe ideas!

If you're completely out of recipe ideas, going back to basics—pasta—is (almost) always a safe bet! Whether it's Shortcut Instant Pot Pasta or One-Pot Cajun Chicken Alfredo, there is always something for everyone with this incredibly versatile go-to carb source. (If you're trying to cut down on the carbs, we have something for that as well! Be sure to check out the Low-Carb Zoodles with Marinara Sauce!)   P.S. Don't miss out on our round-up of Pasta Night Must-Haves below!  (The Silicone Clip-On Strainer is so cute and completely dishwasher safe as well!)   Get The Recipes! If getting back to basics might just be too boring, fret not! Hannah has some clever upgrades for your basic bowl of spaghetti because fancy-tasting pasta recipes are actually deceptively simple to make at home. All you need is some time, fresh ingredients, and creativity!   Lasagna Soup is ~actually~ a thing. Who knew? Krista recently tried out this TikTok-viral recipe, and has the CliffsNotes version of how to make it! (There are a ton of different variations of this recipe out there, but they all consist of just a handful of the same ingredients: lasagna noodles, ground beef, chicken broth, tomato pasta sauce, and cheese!)   Trader Joe's is seriously the one-stop shop if you're looking to one-up your weekday pasta routine. Whether it's in their frozen foods section, eclectic cheeses, or their spices, there's something for everyone! Here's a round-up of the latest must-have (and new) Trader Joe's products!   Tasty Silicone Clip-On Strainer Tasty Non-Stick Multipurpose Pan Tasty Stainless Steel Deluxe Can Opener Tasty Stainless Steel Handheld Zester Grater With Home Chef's Tasty, Healthy Meals, You Can Get Dinner On The Table With No Stress & No Mess Home Chef's meals take the work out of planning dinner. Each week, you select delicious recipes that fit your tastes and dietary restrictions, and your meal kit will arrive at your door with all the fresh, pre-portioned ingredients you need.   Use the step-by-step recipe cards to effortlessly create and plate your dishes. Home Chef even has microwaveable and oven-friendly meals for those nights you want to get dinner on the table with little to no cleanup. Right now, you'll get 18 free meals when you sign up! Sign Up Today Watermelon Smoothie Bowl Mango Citrus Bowl Spicy Beef and Pork Emp. Brie and Walnut Bites Citrus & Winter Greens Salad Almond Butter & Fruit Sweet Potato Toast BuzzFeed, Inc. 111 E. 18th St. New York, NY 10003 We hope you love the products we recommend! Just so you know, BuzzFeed may collect a small share of sales from the links in this email. View our privacy notice and cookie policy Unsubscribe