Imagine a weeknight dinner that comes together in one pot, feels like a warm hug from the past, and still feels doable after a long day...

If you're craving real comfort but feel short on time (and energy), this episode is your shortcut to cozy, crowd-pleasing pasta dishes that don’t require juggling pots and pans or stressing over complicated steps.

By the end of this episode, you’ll learn how to:

1. Reimagine classics like Hamburger Helper and SpaghettiOs. made with rich, caramelized tomato flavor and pantry staples
2. Whip up a no-cook pasta sauce that’s fresh, herbaceous, and surprisingly simple
3. Make golden, crispy pan-fried gnocchi tossed with greens and feta—think part salad, part indulgent crispiness

Hit play now to discover your next weeknight dinner winner—without dirtying a sink full of dishes!

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Links

Homemade hamburger helper from Salt and Lavender

One pot homemade O's by Ree Drummond from Food Network

Pasta e ceci by Breana Lai Killeen for Food & Wine

Hetty Lui McKinnon’s crispy gnocchi with spinach and feta for NYT Cooking (unlocked)

One pan creamy dill tortellini by Kristina Razon for The Kitchen

Chicken Alfredo by the Daily Gourmet for All Recipes

Pasta with no-cook tomato sauce by Chandra Ram for Food & Wine

Lemony hummus pasta by Christian Reynoso for NYT Cooking

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