With a box of pasta and a few extra ingredients, dinner is done in a snap.

And knowing it’s possible for you to throw it together quickly and make your whole family happy?

It’s simple and goes with the pasta of your choice.

easy pasta pomodoro in a dutch oven

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Substitute kale, spinach, or collard greens for the Swiss chard if you’d like.

It’s a real treat.

The result is an ultra-creamy pasta balanced with acidic tomatoes and a beefy flavor."

Bowl of Creamy Cavatappi Topped With Shredded Parmesan Next to a Small Bowl With Blocks of Parmesan and Two Forks, All on an Olive Green Kitchen Linen

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A ricotta and Parmesan filling are added and the shells are arranged atop store-bought marinara.

It helps to make a luscious sauce that brings all of the ingredients together."

Spaghetti, bucatini, or fusilli col buco are all great options."

Overhead shot of a bowl of rigatoni pasta with broccoli and parmesan cheese

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The sauce is made with salty Pecorino Romano cheese and plenty of freshly ground black pepper.

A few handfuls of spinach finish the dish.

Fast, fresh, and flavorful!

Angled view of a wooden spoon in a skillet of orzo, italian sausage, sun-dried tomatoes and baby spinach

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It uses a whole pound of spaghetti so you get an umami-filled pasta dinner that easily serves four.

Swiss chard, lemon, and parmesan pasta heaped in a low bowl.

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Spaghetti Aglio e Olio with green olives

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Overhead view of a bowl of Spaghetti Carbonara.

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A top view of a skillet with the Cheesy Hamburger Skillet Recipe

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Pasta with tuna, white beans, herbs, and breadcrumbs in a bowl, fork resting on the side.

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Stovetop Stuffed Shells in a large pan with a large serving spoon - small dish with crushed red pepper and small dish with chopped parsley

Simply Recipes / Sara Haas

large bowl of Spring Carbonara with serving spoon and fork

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A skillet full of chicken scampi with angel hair pasta

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A plate of sardine linguine topped with breadcrumbs

Simply Recipes / Karishma Pradhan

Skillet Cacio e Pepe Tortellini With Wilted Greens in a Pot With a Serving Spoon, All on a White Kitchen Towel on the Counter, and Next to It, a Bowl of Cracked Pepper, a Glass of Water, and a Block of Pecorino Romani Cheese

Simply Recipes / Ciara Kehoe

fresh tomato pasta in a bowl next to a bowl of shaved parmesan and small plate with basil

Simply Recipes / Mihaela Kozaric Sebrek

bowl of midnight pasta at a table with a drink, a table napkin, and utensils

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A serving bowl of shrimp and artichoke pasta

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Two Plates of Creamy Miso Mushroom Pasta

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