The earliest TV dinners were slowly chilled and assembled in aluminum trays for oven reheating. These meals had an old-school charm that was oddly satisfying.

With the right prep, you can still enjoy pasta for dinner without sending your blood sugar soaring or derailing any weight loss goals.

Ina Garten's favorite weeknight pasta features classic Italian ingredients like bucatini, pancetta, and red wine. It's ready in just 30 minutes.