
Lemony Salmon Pasta1/20
We think of this gorgeous lemon salmon pasta as the Audrey Hepburn of pasta recipes given how it graciously brings both elegance and simplicity to the party.

Pasta Puttanesca2/20
Just like the women for whom it's named, this pasta puttanesca recipe is edgy, spicy, and more than a little sassy. Gets the job done in a hurry, too.

Pasta alla Norma3/20
We've tasted a lot of pasta alla Norma recipes in our day, and we gotta say, after trying this one, we're calling it quits on our search for the perfect recipe. Because this is it.

Spaghetti all’Aglio e Olio4/20
This Italian classic is gonna bring ease to your everyday supper situation with its understated complexity and undeniable frugality.

Spaghetti with Garlic and Chile Flakes5/20
Think you've got nothing in the house for supper? Take a look at this nifty little pasta recipe that comes together in minutes. And then think again.

Spaghetti with Raw Tomatoes7/20
Summer at its simplest, not to mention its most splendid. Five minutes of effort yield a meal that rivals round-trip tickets to Italy.

Skillet Cauliflower Pasta8/20
Roasted cauliflower. Andouille sausage. Spinach. Goat cheese. Bowtie pasta. What's not to love about this quick weeknight meal? You'll be fighting your loved ones for leftovers.

Pasta with Lemon Cream Sauce9/20
This simple yet luxurious pasta supper comes together with exceptional ease thanks to skinny strands of quick-cooking angel hair pasta that are tossed with ingredients you probably already have on hand.

Leftover Pasta Frittata10/20
Got leftover spaghetti in the fridge? If you've also got eggs, then you've got supper. A simple, frugal specialty of a chef from Chez Panisse, this comes together with spectacular ease.

Rigatoni with Artichokes, Garlic, and Olives11/20
This weeknight friendly, company worthy, simple but not terribly subtle pasta concoction has us swooning.

Zucchini Linguine12/20
This zucchini linguine is a panoply of summer abundance with summer squash and herbs crowding out the usual pasta sauce suspects. No complaints here.

Penne with Spinach-Ricotta Sauce13/20
A sort of inside-out take on tortellini filled with spinach and ricotta, this quick weeknight pasta supper boasts a rich spinach and ricotta sauce.

Shrimp and Leek Pasta14/20
So long, noodles that are buried beneath heavy cream sauces. This shrimp and leek pasta is made with a barely-there broth enhanced by the sweetness of leeks.

Spaghetti with Olives, Broccoli, and Feta15/20
Eating healthy never tasted so satisfying as this jumble of salty, savory, and spicy that's done in just 30 minutes. Rumor has it cold leftovers are just as magnificent as dinner the night before.

Lemon, Ricotta, and Pea Pasta16/20
Lemon, ricotta cheese, peas, and pappardelle pasta. The name sorta says it all. But we'll add that it can be made in no time.

Spaghetti with Bread Crumbs17/20
Bet you've already got everything you need for this frugal pantry pasta. All you need now is 15 minutes to pull it together.

Lobster Fra Diavolo18/20
Lend a little swanky to everyday spaghetti by gilding it with chunks of sweet, sweet lobster and juuuuust the perfect hit of chile pepper.

Farfalle with Fresh Salmon19/20
So what if salmon isn't from Italy? Cookbook author Giuliano Hazan is and he says to toss chunks of the rich fish with pasta, tomatoes, and cream. We'll happily oblige.

Mussels in a Red Dress20/20
Mussels take a twirl through a classic red pasta sauce and linguine. Most certainly able to inspire laughter, scintillating conversation, perhaps even a twirl on the dance floor afterwards.