Lidia Bastianich’s Spaghettini with Oil and Garlic. This recipe was developed by Lidia Bastianich and is published in her cookbooks Lidia’s Italian-American Kitchen and Lidia’s Favorite Recipes.

Plus, she shared her nutty tip for making the best pesto with whatever you have on hand. Rob Kim/Getty Images A simple pasta dinner can be a real lifesaver on busy weeknights—after all, we don ...

"This wisdom I accumulated in my 40-plus years in the kitchen," she said. "I think people make it too systematic in a way, like it's a chemistry formula.

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