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Effortless, speedy and creative, these pantry pastas turn weeknights into a party. By Melissa Clark Melissa Clark cooks midnight pasta about once a week — but never past 10 p.m. “Midnight pasta” has a ...

Getting dinner on the table during the week can be a feat even in the best of times. Making that happen when you’re juggling a busy schedule can feel almost impossible. To avoid ordering takeout, ...

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