One of my comfort foods is lasagna, but with all the layers to make and assemble, it's a once-a-year effort of love for me.

You can also switch up some of the ingredients. Fresh pasta is ideal, but dry spaghetti will not disappoint. Other long pasta strands will work too — try something such as linguine, bucatini or ...

stirring frequently. MEANWHILE, cook spaghetti as directed on package, omitting salt. REMOVE sauce from heat. Add cream cheese; stir until melted. Drain pasta; place on platter. Top with sauce and ...