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    Home » Main Dishes

    Simple Pasta Recipes

    When it comes to pasta dishes, simple is best. Not only is it budget-friendly, but it saves you time as well.

    Dig into Homemade Marinara, Easy Instant Pot Mac and Cheese, and Southwest Pasta Salad for just pennies. Even restaurant classics like Creamy Chicken Stuffed Shells or Shrimp Pasta with Garlic Cream Sauce will be incredibly affordable when you make them yourself.

     

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