When the school year starts and the evenings fill up fast, dinner still deserves a seat at the table. These three easy Italian suppers lean on a well-stocked pantry and a little of your best olive oil, each coming together in about twenty-five minutes. From rustic paccheri with butter beans to linguine crowned with creamy burrata, here is how to make back to school taste like back to the table.

Rich, peppery and simple, pasta alla gricia abounds in flavor. With just 5 ingredients, it highlights the key to Italian cooking: great ingredients and precise technique.