Ordering takeout is certainly no moral failing, but the takeout where my family lives is not good. After browsing a few uninspired online menus, we pushed through and cooked a simple pasta dinner that easily outdid anything we could have ordered. Plus, it was ready in about the same amount of time it would have taken to go pick it up and drive home. These minimalist recipes are made for just those occasions. If you’ve hit a wall, press on: They’ll reward you with wholesome, hassle-free dinners. Once you’re sitting with your family, you realize the only task at hand is to eat, talk, and be nourished.
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