Spaghetti Recipes

Spaghetti is a long, thin pasta that works in everything from fast weeknight dinners to comforting Sunday sauces. Its round shape and firm bite make it ideal for recipes with tomato sauce, olive oil, seafood, meatballs, vegetables, and creamy emulsified sauces.

Keep spaghetti on hand for reliable pantry meals like spaghetti aglio e olio, spaghetti with marinara, carbonara-style pasta, lemon garlic spaghetti, baked spaghetti, and simple skillet pasta dishes. It cooks quickly, stretches flavorful ingredients, and pairs well with both bold and delicate toppings.

For the best texture, cook spaghetti in generously salted boiling water until al dente, then finish it briefly in the sauce with a splash of pasta water. This helps the sauce cling to the noodles and gives the final dish a glossy, restaurant-style finish.