Make Ahead

December

EVERYDAY FOOD

PLANNING TIP For a silkier texture and added flavor, reserve some pasta water and stir it into your sauce while it’s cooking.

“The genius of this satisfying pasta is that it turns a favorite side dish— caramelized brussels sprouts and bacon—into the main course.”

—LAURA REGE, ASSOCIATE FOOD EDITOR

what’s for dinner?

FLAVOR-PACKED PASTAS

These easy-to-make dishes are not only bold and comforting, but you can practically count what’s in them on one hand. Each pairs its base— spaghetti, fusilli, rigatoni, shells—with an all-star cast of powerhouse ingredients, like bacon and brussels sprouts, or spicy meatballs and mozzarella.

PHOTOGRAPHS BY YUNHEE KIM

Baked Rigatoni With Mini Meatballs Spaghetti With Brussels Sprouts and Bacon