20 Easy Pasta Dishes

Meals that are simple, fast, and delicious, too.

On more than one busy weeknight, you've found yourself thanking the genius who invented the beloved plate of pasta. Boil a pot of water, simmer some sauce, and presto! A complete meal in minutes. But you can make it even better with a few add-ins.

Recipes

• Broccoli Spaghetti
• Hot Italian Sausage and Tomato Pasta
• Lasagna-Style Baked Ziti
• Last-Minute Lasagna 
• Linguine Marvini
• Linguine With Artichokes and Leeks
• Linguine With Caper and Green Olive Sauce
• Linguine With Squash, Bacon, and Goat Cheese 
• Low-Fat Fettuccine Alfredo 
• Macaroni and Cheese
• Pasta Carbonara 
• Pasta With Broccoli Rabe and Sausage
• Pasta With Ricotta, Herbs, and Lemon
• Pasta With Tomato-Mushroom Sauce
• Pasta With Warm Tomatoes and Basil
• Penne With Salmon, Arugula, and Chives (shown)
• Ravioli With Roasted Zucchini
• Roasted Cherry Tomato and Ricotta Pasta Salad 
• Sweet Pea and Tuna Salad
• Tortellini Soup 

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