If you’ve been looking for a pretty easy and delectable baked pasta recipe, we’ve got just the ticket! Pull up this list when you need an easy baked pasta dish to make at home! 🍝
Traditionally, the best way to enjoy pasta is straight from the stovetop, but these simple baked pasta dishes show you just how simple it is to enjoy pasta hot from the oven. These filling make ahead pasta dishes are perfect for potlucks or any other occasion you can think of.
And if you plan to feed a large group, you can make a baked pasta casserole in advance and save you effort and time afterward! Simply make a melty masterpiece in the oven and serve it right away, or prepare ahead of time and freeze it for later.
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This authentic, from-scratch pastitsio is a weekend project for sure; a rich, creamy, meaty, cheesy masterpiece that perfects a special family dinner or when you want to meal prep an awesome meal for a week. Bechamel, panko crumb topping, kalamata olives and more, it’s one of the most delicious pasta meals we’ve made.
This dish took us FORever to make but the results were so spectacular we ate every bit ourselves over two full days. We’ve been raving about it since, but it’s definitely not for when you are in a rush to get dinner on the table. This is slow food to the hilt—enjoy every moment making (and eating) Giada’s masterpiece baked tetrazzini.
Oh, yeah, easy as 1-2-3, this one comes together in a snap and it’s a family favorite: cheese, chicken, spaghetti and taco seasoning. Leave the foil off at the end for a bubbly top with crisp edges.
This one is a bit of a cheat because it’s using spaghetti squash instead of wheat pasta! You get all the glorious Italian flavors you know and love but gluten free and vegetarian. Pretty darn good!
The whole family will enjoy these Pepperoni Pizza Lasagna Roll-Ups, which are quick and easy to make. With lasagna noodles, pepperoni slices, marinara sauce, and mozzarella cheese, these quick and easy pepperoni lasagna roll-ups are ready in just under 30 minutes.
If you’re looking to feed a lot of people, this Chicken And Broccoli Casserole is an excellent option. In this dish, crunchy breadcrumbs are sprinkled on top of a creamy cheese sauce that coats the chicken, broccoli, and macaroni.
This no-boil lasagna with ricotta recipe is loaded with garlicky cheesy goodness. You can feed a small crowd with this mushroom spinach ricotta lasagna!
You can’t go wrong with this Million Dollar Mac and Cheese, which features three kinds of cheese and a crunchy panko topping. Oh so wonderfully gooey!
Comforting and delicious, Baked Mostaccioli is a must-have dish. Italian sausage and creamy cheese sauce tossed with mostaccioli pasta.
Because of the rotisserie chicken, it’s quick and easy to make on weeknights, but it’s also delicious when you have guests over or are just in the mood for easy pasta on a bad day.
With this kale, spinach, and basil pesto-baked pasta, we’ll add some extra greens to make it lean, green, and healthy.
When you don’t have the energy, time, or desire to prepare dinner, this Dump-and-Bake Chicken Caprese Pasta is the perfect solution: it doesn’t even require you to boil the pasta! This quick and simple recipe is a great way to get dinner on the table in no time at all.
This pasta dish combines the best of two Italian American favorites in the most delicious way possible. Baked to melty cheesy perfection, these chicken parmesan stuffed shells will quickly become a family favorite.
14. Tuna Pasta Bake
Ah, the nostalgia. If you grew up loving a traditional tuna noodle casserole, this one is going to hit the spot.
The addition of spinach, arugula, and watercress greens to the white-wine cream sauce elevates the salmon pasta to new heights.
The classic flavors of spinach artichoke dip can be found in this pasta bake recipe. This cheesy delicious vegetarian dish is quick and easy to make. Definitely a comforting vegetarian dinner recipe!
Are you looking for a casserole-style cheesesteak sandwich flavor? This Philly Cheesesteak Casserole can be on the table in under an hour! Onions, peppers, and mushrooms round out the classic steak and cheese flavors.
You can’t go wrong with this baked rigatoni! Roasted vegetables, melted cheeses, and thick pasta noodles make this dish a winner.
This cheeseburger pasta casserole is a must-try if you’re a fan of cheeseburgers. In other words, it’s like eating a big juicy cheeseburger right in a bowl! All the flavors of a burger in a hearty pasta dish with ground beef, cheese, and pickles!
In search of a quick and easy dish to warm you up on a cold day? With plenty of vegetables and rich squash, this Garlicky Kale Sausage & Butternut Squash Pasta Bake will not disappoint.
This Turkey Lasagna Rolls with Pumpkin Alfredo recipe would be a wonderful Thanksgiving substitute! Ground turkey, spinach, and ricotta cheese fill these lasagna rolls, which are topped with a pumpkin alfredo sauce.
It’s an easy, family-friendly pasta casserole dish with a healthy dose of veggies.
Trying to find a dish large enough to feed a crowd? Get the compliments rolling in for your next potluck by making this Cheesy Corn and Smoked Sausage Pasta Bake. Can be made in the oven or a slow-cooker.
Making this Creamy Cheesy Taco Pasta Bake couldn’t be easier or more straightforward.
Full of taco flavors, this dish is the ultimate family favorite and such a crowd-pleaser.
If you have any leftover roast beef, this pasta bake is a great way to use it up. Make this Stroganoff Pasta Bake with one of those sous-vide packages of Hormel cooked beef tips or roast au jus, too. You can even substitute ground beef or leftover roast chicken.
This white wine cream sauce-topped seafood pasta bake is a simple and delicious way to wow your loved ones during the holiday season.
27. Noodle Kugel
A traditional kugel recipe with a secret ingredient from the author’s grandfather and just the right amount of dense richness. Preparing the kugel in advance and keeping it in the refrigerator for up to a day is also an option; simply bake it day of.
The bottom line
Great weeknight meals or special occasion from-scratch pasta bakes. No matter if you’re craving a delicious pasta dish or something a little different to add variety to your weeknight dinner routine, you’ll find plenty of tasty options here.
Finally, I bet you’re curious about what you can serve with pasta, right? Then browse through these Sausage and Pasta Recipes, Angel Hair Pasta Recipes, Cheesy Pasta Recipes, and Lemon Pasta Recipes!
Have fun cooking and be well, friends.
