When it comes to preparing something as straightforward as pasta—a food consisting of only three ingredients—every detail ...

These cheesy pasta recipes, from skillet lasagna to mac and cheese, come together in 20 minutes or less so you can get dinner on the table easily.

Cook the pasta in a large saucepan of boiling salted water for 10 minutes, or according to the packet instructions. Drain the pasta, reserving some of the cooking water. Meanwhile, heat a splash ...