20 Easy Pasta Dishes

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