12 Spaghetti Upgrades That Turn a Simple Meal Into a Feast
Sometimes all it takes is a little twist to turn a humble plate of spaghetti into something truly unforgettable. With just a few clever upgrades—whether it’s a rich sauce, a burst of fresh herbs, or a creative topping—you can transform this everyday staple into a restaurant-worthy dish. These 12 spaghetti upgrades will show you how to take your pasta from simple to spectacular, making weeknight dinners feel like a feast. Get ready to never look at plain spaghetti the same way again!
Pesto Spaghetti
Here’s the trick to getting the creamiest pesto spaghetti evenly covered in silky sauce! Make it with homemade or purchased basil pesto for a fast dinner.
Easy Lemony Garlic Pasta
Prepare yourself for a mouthwatering pasta experience that harmoniously blends the refreshing flavors of lemon and garlic with a delightful crunch of toasted almonds. This lemony garlic pasta, also known as pasta al limone in Italian, is an easy-to-make culinary delight suitable for all pasta enthusiasts.
Taco Spaghetti
This easy Taco Spaghetti is a one-pot pasta dinner that combines the best of taco night and pasta night in just 30 minutes. It’s loaded with seasoned ground beef, green chiles, gooey cheese, and all the toppings you love – perfect for picky eaters and busy weeknights.
Chicken Parmesan with Spaghetti
This Chicken Parmesan recipe is made with perfectly seasoned crispy chicken topped with a simple homemade tomato sauce and sliced mozzarella cheese. Pan-seared to develop the crust, then finished in the oven, we love to serve our chicken parm with spaghetti cooked just until al dente and tossed in more of the homemade sauce.
Chipotle Spaghetti
Chipotle Spaghetti is a delicious zesty Mexican Spaghetti with a Chipotle Sauce. Spaghetti noodles are cooked in water flavored with onion, garlic, bay leaves, and chicken bouillon. The spaghetti is then covered in a creamy, spicy spaghetti sauce made with tomatoes and chipotle peppers in adobo sauce.
Red Wine Spaghetti
Red Wine Spaghetti is pasta cooked in red wine so it soaks up the pretty color and the natural sweetness and flavor of the wine. It’s a super easy dinner recipe yet impressive enough for a special meal.
Baked Mexican Spaghetti
Give your next spaghetti dinner a twist of fusion and flavor by making this Baked Mexican Spaghetti in your cast iron skillet.
Spinach Spaghetti with Sun-Dried Tomatoes
This vegetarian pasta recipe packs big, big flavor in a super-quick (less than 30 minutes, start-to-finish) package! From the new cookbook Domestic Chic by culinary star Kristin Sollenne, this Spinach Spaghetti with Sun-Dried Tomatoes is the perfect quick dinner on busy weeknights (served right from the skillet), but it dresses up for dinner parties, too! Fast, easy and so delicious!
Easy One-Pot Black Bean Taco Spaghetti
This One-Pot Taco Spaghetti Recipe is a vegetarian meal that the whole family will love! Easy to make in one-pot this tex-mex spin on everyone’s favorite pasta dish includes black beans, pantry items, and creamy cheese!
Summer Spaghetti Carbonara
A vegetable filled creamy pasta made from the simplest of ingredients.
Chicken Parmesan With Spaghetti & Pesto
A classic chicken parmesan served with tomato spaghetti & a punchy basil pesto. With crispy chicken, a flavourful marinara sauce & melty cheese, this one’s a real winner.
30-Minute Spaghetti All’Amatriciana
Craving pasta but don’t want to put in the time? These spaghetti all’Amatriciana only take 30 minutes to make and the result is fabulous. They taste great with wholemeal spaghetti, too.
