Pre-heat oven to 180 degrees Celsius. Boil the pasta up in a pan until it's cooked through. Drain. Add the sauce, then pour the mixture into an ovenproof dish. Cover with cheese and/or breadcrumbs....
It originated from the Italian word for "paste"... at least that's what I've heard from some Italian relatives. It was either the Italian or Latin word. I hope this helped you~! :3
It depends wheter you mean in the pasta, or as a side-dish. In my pasta i tend to like 'ragu' sauce or a cheese sauce. But some people may prefer white sauce, or maybe just plain pasta with a hint of...