10 Last-Minute Dinners You Can Make with a Simple Box of Pasta
By Rachel Bowie
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Published Sep 19, 2017
Photo: Liz Andrew/Styling: Erin McDowell
There’s you, your commute and a solid goal to get a semi-gourmet meal on the table. If only time (and traffic) were on your side. Here, a selection of recipes that prove dinner from a box in your pantry can actually be the most satisfying.
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3.
Whole Grain Pasta with Pesto, Mozzarella, Pine Nuts and Tomato
JK. We love you, pesto.
Half Baked Harvest
4.
Heirloom Tomato Basil Chicken Parmesan Bolognese
Did we mention this will be on the table in 20 minutes?
Spicy Southern Kitchen
5.
Italian Sausage Rigatoni with Spicy Cream Sauce
For when you’re craving something with a kick.
Cooktopia
Five Heart Home
Joyful Healthy Eats
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One-Pan Spaghetti and Meatballs
Save time at night by making the meatballs on a weekend and freezing them.
Photo: Liz Andrew/Styling: Erin McDowell
10.
15-Minute Pasta Limone
It’s even garnished with lemon zest. How gourmet.
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