What Is Spaghetti and How Can I Use It?

Spaghetti rewards a little know-how: how to choose it, cook it, store it, and substitute in a pinch. Browse 362 recipes to cook with it.

Nutrition

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 2 oz (57g)

Amount per Serving

Calories 211Calories from Fat 7

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 0.9g 1%

Saturated Fat 0.2g 1%

Trans Fat ~

Cholesterol 0mg 0%

Sodium 3mg 0%

Total Carbohydrate 42.6g 14%

Dietary Fiber 2g 7%

Sugars 1.5

Protein 7.4g

Vitamin A 0% Vitamin C 0%

Calcium 1% • Iron 10%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your caloric needs.

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Where found

Spaghetti is usually found in the pasta section or aisle of the grocery store or supermarket.

Food group

Spaghetti is a member of the Cereal Grains and Pasta US Department of Agriculture nutritional food group.

How much does spaghetti weigh?

Amount	Weight
2 ounce	57 grams

Cereal Grains and Pasta

Amaranth flour 28 Arrowroot flour 91 Pearl barley 219 Buckwheat flour 37 Cracked wheat (bulgur) 179 Cornmeal 811 Cornstarch 2554 Couscous 155 Millet 62 Quinoa 111

In Chinese:	意大利面条
British (UK) term:
en français:	le spaghetti
en español:	los espaguetis

Recipes using spaghetti

There are 362 recipes that contain this ingredient.

Chili Spiced Beef & Bean Stew

A succulent dish that brings some variety to dinner and a tantalizing flavor everyone will enjoy!

My man can't get tired of spaghetti. I try to add new ingredients and play around with the recipe. This one is yummy and it contains some vegetables. I try to add vegtables as much as possible in our dinner. My kids love it too.

Savory Spaghetti & Meatballs

Savory spaghetti and meatballs with ground beef meatballs seasoned by dry onion soup mix, browned and simmered in jarred spaghetti sauce. The 30-minute weeknight version that tastes like a slow-cooked Sunday sauce.

Yummy Spaghetti with Meatballs

Spaghetti and meatballs simmered in a slow-cooked tomato sauce with red wine, mushrooms, green pepper, basil, and oregano. Tender pan-fried beef meatballs and a deeply layered sauce that builds for two hours.

Artichoke Hearts, Cucumber, & Tomato Pasta

Marinated artichoke hearts, warm pasts, crunchy cucumber, and juicy tomatoes are tossed together with the marinade juice from artichoke hearts, some red pepper sauce, and fresh cilantro. Quick, easy, and refreshing.

Pasta with Marinara Sauce & Veggies

Use homemade or store-bought marinara sauce, a few fresh vegetables and pasta to make this quick, easy and tasty one-pan meal that's ideal for a busy week-day supper.

Spagehtti Garlic & Oil

A very quick, easy and simple meal. Use a high-quality olive oil for great results.

Spaghetti Alla Puttanesca

Bold, briny spaghetti alla puttanesca with San Marzano tomatoes, capers, black olives, and anchovies tossed in garlicky olive oil. This quick Italian pasta dish hits the table in 40 minutes with layers of salty, savory depth in every forkful.

Vegan Rancheros Spaghetti

Bright In Color!! ..Great In Taste! ..This Delicious Mexican Style Spaghetti Dish Is Flavorful And Fun To Make!! Served Warm or Room Temperature.. It's Great!! Anytime.. Summer Or Winter!!

Sesame-Crusted Tofu with Spicy Pineapple Noodles

This dish was my dinner yesterday, and it was quite tasty. Loved the sweet, sour and salty flavor, and the well balanced texture.

Pasta with Grilled Summer Vegetables

Grilled summer vegetables are served on top of spaghetti that is tossed with tomato sauce. A refreshing and tasty summer dish!

Little Italy Spaghetti

Spaghetti tossed with a quick vegetable sauce of fresh tomatoes, mushrooms, and green peppers sauteed with garlic, basil, and oregano. Ready in 30 minutes.

Spaghetti Sauce with Turkey Meatballs

Lighter spaghetti and meatballs with baked turkey meatballs in a veggie-packed tomato sauce. Carrots, celery, peppers, and onion build a sauce that's wholesome and deeply flavorful.

Spaghetti with Vegetables & Toasted Almonds

This easy to make one-skillet dish is an ideal busy weekday dinner. Whole wheat spaghetti, lots of vegetables and toasted almonds lend the dish lots of nutrients, and it tastes simply delicious.

Pasta Alla Puttanesca

Quick, easy and delicious. Using whole wheat pasta makes the dish even more nutritious and filling. An ideal one-pan meal.

Easy Spaghetti & Meatballs

Easy spaghetti and meatballs in a from-scratch herb tomato sauce: crushed tomatoes simmered with oregano, basil, and marjoram, then the meatballs simmer right in the sauce. Classic comfort food over spaghetti.

Spaghetti Tacos

Seems odd but the crispy tacos actually go well together and kids love it because it appeared on the kids television show, iCarly.

Soy-Peanut Sauce Noodle with Broccoli

A quick, easy and tasty one pan meal is perfect for a weeknight supper. Feel free to add whatever veggies you have on hand.

Tomato, Basil & Feta Pasta

Whole wheat spaghetti is tossed with tomato sauce, fresh basil, feta cheese and olives. A quick, tasty yet healthy one-pot meal, perfect for busy week days.

Creamy Pasta With Roasted Zucchini, Almond & Basil

Roasted zucchini and almond with whole wheat pasta, topped with creamy basil sauce.

Tuna Pomodoro

Very easy to put together, tastes delicious and it's packed with goodness as well. Perfect for a quick lunch or a no-fuss dinner.

Pasta Puttanesca

This quick and easy pasta dish tastes delicious. For a vegetarian version, just omit the anchovies, and it is still refreshingly tasty.

The Original recipe for SPAGHETTI ALLA CARBONARA

The true original Spaghetti Alla Cabonara recipe, directly from Italy!

Pasta with Mushroom-Pea Marinara Sauce

Something quick, easy and tasty is always great for a busy week-night meal. This pasta with mushroom pea marinara sauce can be done within 20 minutes. It's loaded with yumminess and it's good for you.