Who doesn’t love a big twirl of spaghetti on the plate? Whether it’s smothered in rich tomato sauce, tossed with garlic and olive oil, or baked into cheesy perfection, this pasta always hits the spot.

With tender pasta shells, savory ground beef, a rich tomato sauce, and gooey melted cheese, this dish is a go-to comfort meal ...

Zamrznutitonovi / Getty Images "It calls for a pound of ground beef (I like 93%), a jar of chunky marinara sauce, a pack of McCormick Thick and Zesty Spaghetti Powder, and a can of tomato paste ...

Tomato sauce might ... bones of my grandmother’s — spaghetti, ground beef, a generous layer of mozzarella — but let myself tinker. I swapped the jarred sauce for a quick stovetop version ...