5 Key Tips for Making Weeknight Pasta Without Opening a Jar of Sauce — Tips from The Kitchn

Pasta is the fall-back dinner I keep in my meal plan. Beyond the obvious selling points of being quick, simple, and inexpensive, it's one more way to get more veggies on the table and clean out the fridge.

But I don't just open a jar of sauce and call it a night. With a few basic guiding steps and smart tips, I know I can transform an assortment of bits and bobs into a simple and delicious restaurant-style weeknight pasta — no jar of pasta sauce in sight.

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