Keep an easy recipe in your back pocket and never stress about entertaining again.

For unexpected houseguests, last-minute potlucks, and other dinner emergencies, it’s a good idea to have a foolproof, company-ready dish you can whip up in a hurry that won’t let you down. My go-to is always a baked pasta – they’re cheesy, comforting, and mostly hands-off. Try my cheesy baked gnocchi, lasagna rolls, beef and cheese manicotti or baked lemon ziti.