How do you take your pasta dishes to the next level?

I really enjoy pasta, even the simple stuff you grew up with that your mom made a pot of and left on the stove like spaghetti, or chicken Alfredo.

I also enjoy a good rigatoni alla vodka or ziti.

What do you do to level this up past just boiling noodles, using a can of Raos sauce and some ground beef or chicken?

Edit: Thanks everyone!