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You know, nothing says cozy night in quite like pasta twirled in a creamy sauce, especially if there’s a little crispy bacon and fresh asparagus in the mix. This is the kind of dinner I pull out when our family needs something equal parts indulgent and cheerful—but that doesn’t mean it’s fussy or takes forever. Quite the opposite! My Creamy Pasta with Asparagus & Bacon is full of texture (crunchy pine nuts, silky sauce, crisp-tender veggies) and honestly, it’s the one dinner that EVERYONE requests, even my picky ones who “don’t like green things” (they love this—go figure). One of …

Let me just say it: this is the dinner I make when everyone’s shuffling around the kitchen, opening and closing the fridge like it’s got the answer to world hunger, and all I want is something low-stress but a little special. These Mexican-style pasta shells with ground beef—oh my goodness, friends. It’s like wrapping everyone up in a warm, cheesy hug on a regular old Tuesday night. There’s this happy, toasty smell—tomatoes and chiles simmering away—that somehow makes you forget about whatever mess is lurking in the laundry basket. Bold flavors, the easiest one-pan process, and (my favorite part!) you’ve …