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Spaghetti with Three Sauces

A fun and fast weeknight pasta: spaghetti tossed with a trio of sauces—tomato, cream, and herby green—swirled together for a colorful, creamy, and tangy bowl.

Total time
20 min
Servings
2
Calories
580
Protein
14g
Spaghetti with Three Sauces
comfortingquickItalianvegetariannonesmoothcoatingweeknight

Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1

    Cook the 8 oz spaghetti in salted boiling water until al dente, about 9 minutes. Reserve 1/2 cup pasta water, then drain.

  2. Step 2

    In a large skillet over medium heat, warm the 1 cup tomato sauce and 1/2 cup heavy cream, stirring until combined and simmering, about 3 minutes.

  3. Step 3

    Add the drained spaghetti to the skillet and toss with the sauce, adding a splash of reserved pasta water if needed, until the pasta is coated and glossy, about 1 minute.

  4. Step 4

    Remove from heat and swirl in the 1/4 cup pesto, then top with the 4 basil leaves. Serve immediately.

Tools you’ll need

  • large pot
  • colander
  • large skillet
  • measuring cups
  • wooden spoon

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