20 Ways We Love Spaghetti

Rebecca Orchant
Updated

It's pretty hard not to lovespaghetti. This kitchen stalwart had a place in nearly all of our childhoods, even if the idea of "making Italian food" was foreign to our families. There are a few old spaghetti recipes that never get old -- red sauce, meatballs, aglio olio, the inimitable pastacacio e pepe-- but we wanted to shake up our spaghetti routine a bit and find some other, equally delicious, ways to enjoy this reliable pasta.

When we think about it, spaghetti has kind of always been there for us, hanging out in the cupboard until we needed it. Or being generally willing to tangle itself up in any sauce or mix of ingredients we request. Here's the proof.

Crab Spaghetti With Lemon Gremolata

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Spaghetti With Meat Sauce

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Pumpkin Creme Fraiche Spaghetti With Fried Onions And Sage Leaves

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Spaghetti Alla Carbonara

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Portobello And Leek Carbonara

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Pasta Puttanesca

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Spaghetti With Clams

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Spaghetti With Kale And Lemon

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Spaghetti And From Scratch Meatballs

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Chestnut, Sage And Prosciutto Spaghetti

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Spaghetti With Mussels And Red Wine Marinara Sauce

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Spaghetti With Eggplant, Feta And Mint

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Spicy Rosemary Spaghetti

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Spaghetti With Brussels Sprouts And Caramelized Balsamic And Honey Shallots

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Garlic Noodles With Miso Butter

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Lemon Ricotta Spaghetti With Arugula

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Spaghetti With Shrimp, Broccolini And Basil

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Spaghetti With Fresh Tomato Sauce

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Spaghetti Cacio E Pepe

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Spaghetti With Pesto

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