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Spaghetti Recipes for Every Day of the Week

7 Recipes for Spaghetti

By , About.com Guide

Most kids love spaghetti and meatballs, of course. But there are so many spaghetti recipes to try that go beyond the basics. This collection features the classic recipes using spaghetti, plus some new ways to enjoy this popular pasta.

Any of these recipes would go well with garlic bread and a caesar salad. And many of these recipes can be made in advance and frozen.

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Spaghetti and Meatballs Recipe

Spaghetti and MeatballsStephanie Gallagher
This is a classic spaghetti and meatballs recipe, with homemade meatballs and homemade spaghetti sauce. Top with grated Parmesan cheese and finely-chopped parsley.

Baked Spaghetti Recipe

Baked SpaghettiStephanie Gallagher
This easy, five-ingredient spaghetti recipe is sure to become one of your family's favorites. It even has a hidden vegetable in it -- pureed butternut squash. The kids probably won't even taste it; it just lends a subtle sweetness and a little nutritional boost to this recipe.

Chicken Spaghetti Recipe

Chicken Spaghetti RecipeStephanie Gallagher
This recipe is so simple, the kids could make it. That's because you don't even need to boil water to make this casserole. Just mix everything together, and bake until bubbly. You can really use any type of chicken for this dish - leftover grilled chicken or rotisserie chicken are great choices.

Turkey Tetrazzini Recipe

Turkey TetrazziniAndre Baranowski/Getty Images
Got leftover roast turkey from Thanksgiving? Turn it into this rich and cheesy casserole. This recipe is a classic, and it works great with leftover cooked chicken or rotisserie chicken, too.

Spaghetti Pizza Recipe

Spaghetti PizzaStephanie Gallagher
You can throw together this spaghetti pizza recipe in just 20 minutes (not including cooking time) with ingredients you likely already have in your pantry. Top with anything you'd put on a pizza, from pepperoni to mushrooms, black olives, green peppers, even ham and pineapple.

Shrimp Pasta Recipe

Shrimp Pasta RecipeStephanie Gallagher
Jumbo shrimp is tossed with spaghetti in a light lemon butter sauce in this quick and easy recipe. This is one of my kids' favorite recipes - and one of my favorite ways to enjoy spaghetti. Stock up on frozen shrimp when it's on sale, so you can make this recipe whenever you like.

Baked Spaghetti Casserole Recipe

Baked Spaghetti CasseroleStephanie Gallagher
One dish meals don't get much easier than this spaghetti casserole recipe. Feel free to use your own spaghetti sauce if you prefer. But a good-quality jarred spaghetti sauce works fine, too. To jazz up this recipe, try using smoked mozzarella cheese. It lends a subtly rich flavor to this casserole.

Sesame Noodles Recipe

Sesame NoodlesStephanie Gallagher
This Asian spaghetti recipe is a hit with kids and adults alike. Everyone seems to enjoy the sweet-salty flavor combination of the sauce. Add some cooked chicken, and you've got a quick and easy one-dish meal.

Spaghetti and Meatball Sandwich Recipe

Spaghetti and Meatball SandwichStephanie Gallagher
This panini sandwich is an excellent way to use leftover spaghetti and meatballs from the night before. I make it with garlic bread on my George Foreman grill. You can also use a panini press (compare prices) if you have one. The kids love these sandwiches.

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