Spaghetti Noodle Recipes: 16 Easy Dinners With Spaghetti
I LOVE spaghetti in all forms, and these Spaghetti Recipes are the ones I turn to time and time again. Some are classic red sauce, some are shrimp and garlic, and a couple even come off the Traeger. No matter what kind of mood you're in, you'll find the perfect spaghetti noodle recipes here!
Easy Spaghetti Noodle Recipes
If you're a pasta lover like I am, you probably have spaghetti in the house basically always. That means when it is coming up on dinner time and you don't have a lot of time to spare, that pound (or two) of spaghetti can really come in handy!
These recipes are perfect for those situations, and you're going to find something you love down below.
Classic Spaghetti With Meat Sauce
Spaghetti and Meat Sauce
This recipe makes a big batch. With 2 pounds of spaghetti, it serves 10 people, making it great for family dinners or feeding a crowd.
Get the recipe: Spaghetti and Meat Sauce
Over The Top Spaghetti
This smoked bolognese is made on the Traeger and finished in a Dutch oven. It uses 2 pounds of spaghetti and serves 8.
Get the recipe: Over The Top Spaghetti
Easy Homemade Spaghetti and Meatballs
The classic. Homemade meatballs and sauce over a pile of hot spaghetti. It doesn't get better than this!
Get the recipe: Easy Homemade Spaghetti and Meatballs
Spaghetti with Mushroom Meat Sauce
This meat sauce has mushrooms mixed in. Cook your spaghetti while the sauce simmers, then serve the sauce right on top.
Get the recipe: Spaghetti with Mushroom Meat Sauce
Spaghetti With Shrimp
Spaghetti Aglio e Olio
Toss garlic, olive oil, and shrimp with a pound of pasta. This dish comes together quickly and uses ingredients you probably have on hand.
Get the recipe: Spaghetti Aglio e Olio
Shrimp Pasta with Tomatoes and Basil
This dish uses thin spaghetti with shrimp, cherry tomatoes, and a splash of white wine. It serves 6.
Get the recipe: Shrimp Pasta with Tomatoes and Basil
Easy Shrimp Scampi Pasta
Shrimp scampi served over half a pound of spaghetti. It's a great choice when you're cooking for just two people. Have a bigger crowd? Just double (or triple) the batch.
Get the recipe: Easy Shrimp Scampi Pasta
Traeger Shrimp with Vodka Cream Sauce
This one is tender shrimp cooked in a creamy vodka sauce. The recipe uses 2 pounds of spaghetti or bucatini, so there's plenty for everyone.
Get the recipe: Traeger Shrimp with Vodka Cream Sauce
Quick Spaghetti Dinners and Sides
One-Pot Parmesan Noodles with Asparagus
One of my favorite one-pot recipes uses a pound of spaghetti, parmesan, and asparagus. Cleanup is so simple!
Get the recipe: One-Pot Parmesan Noodles with Asparagus
Browned Butter and Mizithra Pasta
Thin spaghetti tossed with browned butter and mizithra cheese. It makes a great side dish with steak or chicken.
Get the recipe: Browned Butter and Mizithra Pasta
Blackstone Chicken Parmesan
Chicken parmesan is cooked on the griddle and served over pasta. This is an easy spaghetti swap!
Get the recipe: Blackstone Chicken Parmesan
More Recipes For Spaghetti Noodles
Smoked Cincinnati Chili
This dish is served over hot spaghetti and topped with cheddar cheese and onions.hetti with cheddar cheese and onions on top.
Get the recipe: Smoked Cincinnati Chili
Easy Homemade Marinara
A quick spaghetti sauce is made with tomato sauce, garlic, and Italian herbs. Toss it with any pasta you have on hand, but spaghetti is my favorite!
Get the recipe: Easy Homemade Marinara
Bison Bolognese
A hearty meat sauce made with bison instead of ground beef. Any wild game meat can be used for this one!
Get the recipe: Bison Bolognese
Soy Scallion Noodles with Pork
I usually use udon or lo mein, but spaghetti works in a pinch and still tastes great!
Get the recipe: Soy Scallion Noodles with Pork
Crispy Shallot Crab Pasta
I made this with linguine the first time, but spaghetti would work just as well. This sauce is AMAZING.
Get the recipe: Crispy Shallot Crab Pasta
Tips for Cooking Spaghetti
- Be sure to salt the water. The noodles absorb flavor as they cook, so add a generous pinch of salt to a large pot.
- Take the spaghetti out a minute early. Cook it just shy of al dente if you'll finish it in the sauce.
- Save a cup of pasta water. Adding a splash can loosen a thick sauce and help it stick to the noodles.
- Don't rinse the noodles. The starch helps the sauce stick.
FAQ
Regular dried spaghetti works for all these recipes. Thin spaghetti cooks faster and pairs well with lighter shrimp or butter sauces.
Yes, you can. The Traeger shrimp with vodka cream sauce and the Blackstone chicken parmesan both suggest other long noodles as options, and you can swap them in the other recipes too.
For a side dish, use about 2 to 3 ounces of dry spaghetti per serving. If pasta is the main dish, use closer to 4 ounces.
Store cooked spaghetti and sauce in an airtight container in the fridge for 3 to 4 days. When reheating, add a splash of water so the noodles stay moist.
You can make the sauce ahead of time and cook the noodles fresh. Sauces like meat sauce and bolognese keep well and often taste even better the next day.
Serve This With
Spaghetti night needs something to dunk in the sauce. Start with Traeger Garlic Bread Sticks, then add a simple Caprese Salad with Balsamic Reduction. For more meat on the plate, make a batch of Traeger Smoked Italian Meatballs to go with the noodles.
More Pasta Recipes
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Recipes That Could Work With Spaghetti
These recipes don't specifically call for spaghetti, but their sauces or toppings work well with it.
