I Made Dirt-Cheap Meals For a Week, and Here's How I Survived

Pro tip: Eat pasta like an Italian, dressing it simply.

Pasta does not need to be drenched in a sauce. Coated in olive oil (and/or some butter) with freshly grated parmesan is a legitimate dinner. You can fancify it with minced garlic, lemon zest, red pepper flakes, fresh herbs, and white wine, like this garlicky pasta, but that's entirely optional!

Put the tip to use: easy pasta recipes