I saw a quick way for fixing pasta without getting a huge kettle out or large pot and it works for us. I have frozen meatballs in the sauce. When we want pasta and meatballs doesn't take long. I just get my large skillet (12") and put pasta in desired amount and cover with water, then season with salt. Bring it up to a boil and check. When it's aldente, and the sauce is done (heat the way you want, nuke, stove top) time to eat. Fresh veggie salad on side. Takes about 15 minutes.