Pasta is one of those foods that always has a place on the table, from workday lunches to elegant dinners to cold salads at a summer barbecue, which is why it never hurts to know how to prepare it ...

Makes 8 servings. Recipe is by Anne Milneck, of Red Stick Spice Company, with adaptations. 12 ounces linguine (*see note) 12 ounces cherry or grape tomatoes, halved or quartered if large 1 onion, ...

Spaghetti squash is commonly used as a pasta substitute but it's much more versatile than that, and it's very easy to bake or microwave.