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Mama's Best Ever Spaghetti & Meatballs

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An inexpensive, quick and easy recipe for the classic dish, using Ragu® Old World Style® Pasta Sauce.

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One-Pot Spaghetti

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You can help picky eaters enjoy mealtime with hard-to-resist dishes like this. The easy one-pot pasta recipe will pass the "edible" test for even the pickiest of kids.

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Easy Calzone Rolls

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Here's a kid-pleasing favorite that's not too hard on the budget. Even with less meat than a traditional calzone, there's still plenty of flavor and all for about $1.10 per serving (2 slices).

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Eggplant Mozzarella

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I decided I would pick up things to make eggplant Parmesan. Mentally checking off ingredients, I left with what I was sure would make a great batch. Once I got home and started cleaning the eggplant, I realized I didn't have breadcrumbs, and somehow didn't have enough bread to make as much as I needed.

Not one to give up, I improvised. Instead of heavily coated slices of eggplant and lots of extra fat, I steamed the eggplant and then layered it with breadcrumbs, sauce and cheese. Once it was done, I realized I never added the Parmesan -- hence the new name.

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Almost Lasagna

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We make a version of lasagna that I call "Almost Lasagna" that is very versatile and easy to make ahead and heat later. Add a crusty bread and bagged salad, and dinner is complete!

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Chicken and Spaghetti Parmesan

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My kids like this next recipe so much that they've said, "Mom, dinner was really good. Can we have it again tomorrow night?" Now, that works for me!

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Tortellini with Edamame and Smoked Sausage

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Our recipe blogger makes this simple pasta dinner in under 30 minutes using store-bought tortellini, sausage, and edamame beans.

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Chicken and Italian Sausage Bake

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My kids love Italian sausage, and when baked alongside a whole cut-up chicken, it infuses it with its wonderful flavor. The chicken is tender and succulent, and the garlic cloves, tossed into the roasting pan still in their skins, become soft and sweet and are perfect for spreading on toasted French bread or stirring into mashed potatoes.

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Pasta Bolognese

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This delicious Bolognese sauce is enhanced with just a touch of cream, and can be made stove-top or in your slow-cooker for extra convenience. Equally delicious in lasagna, or stuffed into Manicotti, get Alison Needham's terrific recipe here.

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