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8 ways to change up spaghetti night

From speedy lentil bolognese to haute Italian or a faux-noodle favourite, there are plenty of reasons to serve your spaghetti with a twist tonight.
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5 ways to try spaghetti tonight

Speedy spaghetti

Make tonight pasta-night with a mouthwatering plate of spaghetti bolognese. Uncork a bottle of red for the table, sit down and dig in.  Get the recipe.

bolognese sauce on spaghettiPhoto, Sian Richards.

Herbed-chicken spaghetti

Herbed chicken meatballs are a simple way to change up spaghetti night while keeping it quick and cozy. Get the recipe.

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Spaghetti with duck confit and chard

Inspired by the charming town of Parma, this richly flavoured spaghetti (with duck confit and chard) means you can have a taste of Italy at home tonight! Get the recipe.

8 ways to change up spaghetti nightPhoto, Roberto Caruso.

Moroccan spaghetti

Throw in a few extra spices, and everyone’s favourite Italian dish gets an instant upgrade. Get the recipe.

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8 ways to change up spaghetti nightPhoto, Andreas Trauttmansdorff.

Faux spaghetti

We gave this dinner classic a super-healthy twist! (Hint: high-fibre, low-cal spaghetti squash is our sneaky pasta stand-in.) Get the recipe.

Faux spaghetti with spicy sausagesPhoto, Virginia MacDonald.

Jamie Oliver’s blushing spaghetti vongole

Vongole is a dish much loved by people all around the world. Ultimately, it’s a very simple pasta that celebrates the juice and flavor of clams, and if you cook it right, it’s a very delicious, classy, comforting pasta that hits the spot every time. – Jamie Oliver. Get the recipe.

Blushing spaghetti vongolePhoto, David Loftus.

Lentil bolognese

This is a two-for-one meal! Just save the leftovers bolognese and turn them into a lentil ragu tomorrow night. Get the recipe.

Lentil bolognesePhoto, Sian Richards.

Lemony spaghetti with shrimp and basil

Lighten up your spaghetti tonight, and instead of a hearty meat sauce, opt for a simple pasta dish tossed with the freshness of lemon and the herby sweetness of fresh basil. Get the recipe.

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8 ways to change up spaghetti nightPhoto, Angus Fergusson.

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