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Everyone loves a cozy casserole for an easy family supper! This collection of 40 pasta bake recipes includes simple vegetarian dishes, easy dump-and-bake casseroles, creamy options, cheesy bakes, and meat-filled meals with chicken, sausage, seafood, or beef. So many to choose from!
If you’re looking for budget-friendly, crowd-pleasing options for your next dinner, I’ve got you covered in this tasty roundup of our favorite pasta bake recipes! Just add a side salad and garlic bread and the meal is complete! Which one will you make first?!
Can you cook pasta from raw in the oven?
Yes! You’ll find an entire section of dump-and-bake pasta casseroles below. For these recipes, the noodles go into the dish raw, and bake right in the sauce while the whole meal cooks in the oven. There’s no need to boil the pasta before baking. It doesn’t get much easier than that!
What do you serve with pasta bake?
Pair your pasta bake with any of these easy sides:
- Garlic Bread or Breadsticks
- 3-Ingredient Buttermilk Biscuits, Flaky Biscuits, Cheese Biscuits, or Drop Biscuits
- Crusty French Baguette, Cheddar Chive Beer Bread, Soft Dinner Rolls, or Homemade Crescent Rolls
- 3-Ingredient Sour Cream Muffins, Pumpkin Muffins, or Pumpkin Bread
- Green Salad with Red Wine Vinaigrette, Mixed Greens with Dijon Vinaigrette, Wedge Salad with Homemade Buttermilk Ranch Dressing, Caesar Salad, or our favorite House Salad with Candied Pecans
- Southern Fried Apples or Baked Apple Slices
- Parmesan Roasted Cauliflower
- Roasted Asparagus or Sauteed Asparagus
- Roasted Green Beans with Bacon, Onion, and Garlic, Amish Green Beans with Brown Butter, Arkansas Green Beans with Bacon, or Southern-Style Green Beans
- Brown Sugar Glazed Carrots
- Sauteed Zucchini or Roasted Yellow Squash
- Fennel Salad with Apples and Creamy Cider Dressing
- Balsamic Roasted Root Vegetables
Categories of Baked Pasta Recipes
I’ve categorized our favorite pasta casseroles into the following sections so that you can find exactly what you’re looking for. Scroll down to see:
- Vegetarian Pasta Bake Recipes
- Chicken Pasta Bake Recipes
- Dump-and-Bake Pasta Casseroles
- Additional Simple Pasta Bakes that You Don’t Want to Miss
Vegetarian Pasta Bake Recipes
Broccoli and Cheese Alfredo Pasta Bake
A quick and easy dinner with just a handful of simple ingredients! This broccoli and cheese Alfredo pasta bake is creamy, cozy comfort food. Pair the vegetarian casserole with a simple side salad and garlic bread for a hearty and satisfying meatless meal.
Ravioli Lasagna with Ricotta and Spinach
This easy Ravioli Lasagna with ricotta and spinach goes straight from the freezer to the oven in just minutes! There’s no need to boil the ravioli first — just layer the stuffed pasta with cheese, veggies, and marinara sauce, then bake it until bubbly. The hearty and satisfying vegetarian casserole tastes like lasagna! Serve the baked ravioli alongside garlic bread and a simple green salad for an easy weeknight dinner.
Vegetable Lasagna (Quick and Easy!)
This quick and easy Vegetable Lasagna recipe is a simple and cozy casserole that comes together with just 20 minutes of prep! Loaded with fresh veggies and plenty of gooey, melty cheese, the healthy dinner is a delicious comfort food classic that the whole family will love!
Simple Baked Rigatoni
This vegetarian pasta bake comes together with just a handful of kitchen staples, for an easy and flavorful dinner — even on your busiest weeknights! The simple baked rigatoni includes a creamy marinara sauce, mozzarella and Parmesan cheeses, and a crispy, buttery, garlic breadcrumb topping. Pair the casserole with a Caesar salad and garlic bread for a family-friendly meal with minimal effort!
Spinach Stuffed Shells
Spinach Stuffed Shells is an easy and healthy vegetarian dinner recipe that can be prepared in advance! With three types of cheese, the ultimate cozy, family-friendly meal, is a hearty and satisfying meatless dish that’s perfect for hungry appetites.
Roasted Butternut Squash Lasagna
This cheesy and flavorful vegetarian lasagna is the essence of fall! The decadent butternut squash lasagna includes a whipped roasted butternut squash sauce, sauteed mushrooms and onions, spinach, three different types of cheese, and earthy herbs like sage and thyme. It’s a delicious casserole for cozy Sunday evenings, or a satisfying, meat-free option for your Thanksgiving table.
Baked Penne
If you can boil water, then you can make this easy Baked Penne! The simple vegetarian casserole is made with layers of pasta, sauce and three different cheeses for a satisfying make-ahead dinner that the whole family will love.
Spinach Lasagna {Quick and Easy!}
This quick and easy spinach lasagna recipe is a simple and cozy casserole that comes together with just 20 minutes of prep! Full of vegetables and three different types of gooey, melty cheese, the healthy dinner is a delicious comfort food classic that the whole family will love. Serve the vegetarian lasagna with a side of garlic bread or focaccia and a crisp Caesar salad.
Baked Mac and Cheese Recipe
Ooey, gooey and oh-so-cheesy! This creamy, easy baked mac and cheese is the best mac and cheese recipe that you’ll ever taste. A made-from-scratch sauce with two different types of cheese creates the smoothest, richest, creamiest casserole. Kids and adults devour this old-fashioned, homemade side dish, which pairs nicely with everything from Thanksgiving turkey to Christmas ham, fried chicken, meatloaf, and pork chops.
One-Skillet Vegetable and 5 Cheese Baked Ziti
A hearty and flavorful vegetarian pasta bake! This easy, one-skillet vegetable and 5 cheese baked ziti is pure comfort food. With a blend of Italian cheeses, tender pasta that cooks right in the same skillet, and fresh zucchini, mushrooms, bell pepper, and onions in a zesty tomato sauce, the meal is satisfying and delicious. Serve the casserole with a Caesar salad and garlic bread for the ultimate family dinner!
Chicken Pasta Bake Recipes
Lemon Chicken Orzo
This creamy dump-and-bake lemon chicken orzo is an easy dinner with just 10 minutes of prep. You don’t even have to boil the pasta before the casserole goes into the oven!
Dump-and-Bake Sesame Chicken Noodles
Weeknight dinners don’t get much easier than these dump-and-bake sesame chicken noodles! You don’t even have to boil the pasta or sauté the veggies — everything cooks together in a single dish with just 10 minutes of prep. A family-favorite meal!
Chicken and Noodle Casserole
Easy, cozy, comfort food at its finest! This chicken and noodle casserole is creamy, cheesy, and finished with a buttery Ritz cracker topping. Serve the chicken spaghetti with a simple side salad, a skillet of cornbread, a basket of buttermilk biscuits, or a pot of Southern-style green beans for a simple weeknight supper.
Buffalo Chicken Casserole
Creamy and smooth with just a little bit of heat, this Buffalo Chicken Casserole is an easy dinner recipe that the whole family can enjoy! Zesty Ranch seasoning balances cheesy pasta and kickin’ buffalo sauce for a flavorful meal with just 20 minutes of prep.
Chicken Parmesan Casserole
This quick and easy Chicken Parmesan Casserole is a cozy, family-friendly dinner that comes together with very little effort. Stir together shredded rotisserie chicken, tender pasta, store-bought marinara sauce and plenty of cheese, then top with toasted garlic butter Panko bread crumbs. The baked Chicken Parmesan Casserole is a delicious weeknight meal when served alongside a simple green salad and a loaf of crusty bread!
Easy Chicken Tetrazzini
A simple take on classic comfort food! This quick and easy chicken tetrazzini is a family-friendly casserole that can be made ahead of time for busy nights, or tossed together in about 20 minutes. Serve the creamy, cheesy chicken and pasta with a crisp green salad, alongside oven-roasted Brussels sprouts with bacon, or with a basket of fluffy buttermilk biscuits.
Chicken Noodle Casserole
Make this cheesy Chicken Noodle Casserole from scratch with simple, wholesome ingredients. The egg noodles, vegetables and tender chicken come together in a creamy sauce with a buttery Ritz cracker topping. Add a salad and corn muffins or biscuits for an easy dinner any night of the week!
Chicken Spaghetti Casserole
Chicken Spaghetti Casserole is classic comfort food! The simple dish combines tender pasta with chicken and vegetables in a creamy, cheesy sauce. It’s an easy dinner that you can make in advance, or a delicious meal to bring to a friend in need. Serve the casserole with a salad and cornbread muffins or biscuits for the perfect family supper!
Dump-and-Bake Pasta Casseroles
Dump-and-Bake Creamy Tomato Basil Pasta
You don’t even have to boil the pasta! This dump-and-bake creamy tomato basil pasta is an easy dinner that cooks in one dish with just 5 minutes of prep. Perfect for busy weeknights!
Dump-and-Bake Veggie Meatball Casserole
You don’t even have to boil the pasta or sauté the vegetables for this dump-and-bake cheesy meatball casserole. The whole family loves the flavorful combination of meatballs and pasta in marinara sauce with mushrooms, zucchini, sun-dried tomatoes, and plenty of gooey, melty cheese!
Dump-and-Bake Chicken Mushroom Casserole
You don’t even have to boil the pasta or pre-cook the chicken! For a healthy and easy dinner recipe with just 5 minutes of prep, you can’t beat a Dump-and-Bake Chicken Mushroom Casserole! This one dish meal pleases even the pickiest palates, and it’s delicious served alongside a Caesar salad, biscuits, cornbread, or bacon-wrapped asparagus.
Dump and Bake Meatball Casserole
You don’t even have to boil the pasta for this easy Dump and Bake Meatball Casserole! With only 5 simple ingredients, family-friendly weeknight dinners don’t get much better than this!
No Boil Easy Mac and Cheese {Overnight!}
You don’t even need to boil the pasta for this 5-ingredient, dump-and-bake, easy mac and cheese! Serve the comfort food classic as a side dish for holidays and potlucks, or as an entrée on a busy weeknight. It’s delicious alongside fried chicken, pot roast, roast chicken, and meatloaf!
Dump-and-Bake Creamy Tuscan Chicken Pasta
This Dump-and-Bake Creamy Tuscan Chicken Pasta is an easy dinner that everyone loves — and you don’t even have to boil the noodles!
Dump-and-Bake Ravioli Casserole
With just 4 ingredients and 5 minutes of prep, my Dump-and-Bake Ravioli Casserole is an easy dinner recipe that the whole family will love!
4-Ingredient Dump and Bake Pizza Casserole
Family-friendly dinners don’t get much easier than this 4-Ingredient Dump and Bake Pizza Casserole! There’s no need to boil the pasta ahead of time, since all of the ingredients cook together in one dish for a hearty, comforting, and FAST weeknight supper!
Dump-and-Bake Shrimp Alfredo Pasta
You don’t even have to boil the pasta for this simple dump-and-bake shrimp Alfredo pasta! With just 10 minutes of prep, the one-dish meal is seriously the world’s easiest weeknight dinner. Pair the creamy shrimp pasta with a Caesar salad, garlic bread, or sauteed zucchini.
Dump-and-Bake 3-Cheese Baked Ziti
You don’t even have to boil the pasta for this quick and easy Dump-and-Bake 3-Cheese Baked Ziti! Just stir all of the uncooked ingredients together in the dish, cover it with foil, and pop it in the oven. Weeknight dinners just got a whole lot easier!
Dump and Bake Chicken Alfredo Pasta Casserole
A 10-minute crowd-pleaser, this Dump and Bake Chicken Alfredo Casserole is an easy, cheesy, comfort food dinner for your busiest weeknights — and you don’t even have to boil the pasta! Serve the simple Chicken Alfredo Bake with a side of broccoli, a crisp green salad, garlic bread or a crusty baguette. With a jar of Alfredo sauce and a rotisserie chicken, it’s one of the quickest meals you’ll ever prep!
Additional Simple Pasta Bakes that You Don’t Want to Miss
French Onion Pasta Bake with Spinach and Mushrooms
All of the flavors that you love from a classic bowl of French onion soup are transformed into a hearty casserole! This easy French onion pasta includes sweet caramelized onions, sautéed mushrooms, fresh spinach, and gooey melted Gruyere cheese.
Taco Stuffed Shells
Taco stuffed shells are a fun mash-up of classic stuffed shells and Mexican-inspired tacos. Each jumbo pasta shell boasts a ground beef taco meat filling, plenty of cheese, and zesty salsa. Finish off the cozy casserole with your favorite taco toppings, like sour cream, sliced olives, red onions, fresh cilantro, guacamole, and more. It’s a make-ahead, family-friendly meal that everyone at the table will love!
Baked Ziti with Sausage
Baked ziti with sausage, three types of cheese, and a made-from-scratch marinara sauce is a classic pasta bake that’s pure comfort food! Pair the hearty, satisfying casserole with a Caesar salad and garlic bread for the ultimate family meal. It’s also an easy make-ahead dinner for busy days!
White Cheddar, Broccoli, Bacon Pasta Bake Recipe
This White Cheddar, Broccoli and Bacon Pasta Bake recipe is a hearty, satisfying and flavorful meal in one skillet! Smoky bacon, fresh vegetables, and tender noodles come together in a rich and creamy cheese sauce with onions, garlic, and fresh herbs. Serve the baked pasta alongside a simple green salad, a loaf of crusty Dutch oven bread, or a pan of sweet cornbread for an easy dinner any night of the week.
Hamburger Casserole {Sour Cream Noodle Bake}
This Amish hamburger casserole is a comforting dinner that’s full of ground beef, pasta, vegetables, and three different types of cheese. My mom served the layered sour cream noodle bake when I was growing up, and my own kids now love the easy meal, too. Pair it with a simple green salad, broccoli, cornbread, or a crusty loaf of bread!
Smoked Sausage Pasta Bake
Pure comfort food! This Smoked Sausage Pasta Bake is an easy casserole that will soon become your family’s favorite dinner. Loaded with sausage, French-fried onions, cheese, peas and delicious Red Gold® Tomatoes, it’s a hearty and nourishing one dish meal that comes together with just 15 minutes of prep!
Skillet Lasagna {an Easy Lasagna Recipe!}
This cast iron skillet lasagna with Italian sausage, pesto, and three different types of cheese, is a shortcut version of the classic comfort food dish. Noodles cook right in the pan with the meat and sauce, and there’s no need to layer the ingredients (so darn easy!!!). Pair the hearty, satisfying casserole with a Caesar salad and garlic bread for the ultimate weeknight dinner!
Tuna Noodle Casserole
A classic Tuna Noodle Casserole recipe is an old-fashioned, easy dinner that has been loved for generations! Best of all, the family-friendly dish comes together in about 20 minutes. You can’t beat the cheesy combination of tender noodles, canned tuna fish, and sweet peas tossed in a creamy sauce with crushed potato chips on top!
Duke’s Homemade Mac and Cheese
The best homemade mac and cheese recipe just happens to be one of the easiest, too! There’s no need to make a roux for this decadent dish, which gets its ultra-creamy, decadent cheese sauce from mayonnaise, sour cream, and two different types of cheese. Add a buttered garlic breadcrumb topping, and the baked mac and cheese is ready to enjoy. Serve it as a vegetarian dinner with a salad or other fresh veggies, or offer the cheesy casserole as a side dish with pulled pork, burgers, or fried chicken.
Italian Ground Beef Casserole
This easy Italian ground beef casserole with noodles, marinara sauce, cheese, and crispy, flavorful seasoned breadcrumbs is pure comfort food! Pair the hearty, satisfying pasta bake with a Caesar salad and garlic bread for the ultimate family meal. It’s also a simple make-ahead dinner for busy days!
Turkey Noodle Casserole
Easy, cozy, comfort food at its finest! This turkey noodle casserole is creamy, cheesy, and finished with a buttery Ritz cracker topping. Serve the dish with a simple side salad, a skillet of cornbread, a basket of buttermilk biscuits, or a pot of Southern-style green beans for a simple weeknight supper. It’s a great way to use up leftover turkey from Thanksgiving, or you can substitute with chicken!
Ham and Cheese Casserole
This ham and cheese casserole is ooey, gooey, cheesy, and full of flavor! The baked mac and cheese with ham includes gruyere and sharp cheddar cheeses, smoky leftover ham, and a buttery garlic breadcrumb topping. It’s a cozy, made-from-scratch, family-friendly dinner that’s perfect alongside a simple green salad, tender green beans, or a basket of old-fashioned corn sticks!
Easy Ground Beef Noodle Casserole
Easy, cheesy, and flavorful, this Ground Beef Noodle Casserole is a family-friendly dinner for busy nights. Pasta, vegetables and meat combine with a zesty tomato sauce and plenty of cheddar cheese, making this a flavorful and cozy meal. Serve the hamburger casserole with a simple green salad and a loaf of crusty bread, cornbread, or buttermilk biscuits.
The Best Stuffed Pasta Shells
The best stuffed pasta shells are full of ground beef, three different types of cheese, and a secret ingredient that adds tons of flavor. Serve the easy stuffed shells recipe with a side salad and garlic bread for a delicious, make-ahead dinner. The 5-star recipe has been featured in Taste of Home magazine, and you’re about to see why!
Beef Noodle Casserole
Easy, cheesy, and flavorful, this beef noodle casserole is a family-friendly dinner for busy nights. Egg noodles, vegetables, and ground beef combine with a zesty tomato sauce, cheddar cheese, and crispy fried onions, making this a flavorful and cozy meal. Serve the hamburger casserole with a simple green salad and a loaf of crusty bread, cornbread, or buttermilk biscuits.
Homemade Lasagna
The best homemade lasagna recipe includes thick layers of noodles, sausage, ground beef, ricotta, Parmesan, and mozzarella cheeses in a made-from-scratch sauce. Pair the hearty, satisfying casserole with a Caesar salad and garlic bread for the ultimate family meal. It’s also an easy make-ahead dinner for busy days!
Baked Rigatoni
This easy Baked Rigatoni with sausage, marinara sauce, and two different types of cheese is a classic pasta bake that’s pure comfort food! Pair the hearty, satisfying casserole with a Caesar salad and garlic bread for the ultimate family meal. It’s also a simple make-ahead dinner for busy days!
