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    Home » Recipe Roundups

    16 Pasta Casseroles That Will Keep You Warm and Cozy All Season Long

    By Emmeline Kemperyd on September 29, 2024, updated September 23, 2024 - Leave a Comment

    If you're looking for comforting and satisfying meals to enjoy during the colder months, pasta casseroles are a great choice. These hearty dishes are perfect for keeping you warm and cozy all season long. With a variety of flavors and ingredients, there's a pasta casserole out there to suit every taste preference.

    Seafood Pasta Bake

    Baked seafood pasta.
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    Warm up with a comforting seafood pasta casserole that's creamy and cheesy.

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    Sausage Asparagus Pasta Bake

    Sausage Asparagus Pasta Bake
    Photo Credit: Buy This Ccook That.

    This Sausage Asparagus Pasta Bake is made with just five simple ingredients. The fresh asparagus and sweet Italian sausage create a delicious flavor pairing that's perfect for a cozy meal.

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    Baked Ham Penne Pasta

    Baked Ham Penne Pasta.
    Photo credit: Miss in the Kitchen.

    This Baked Ham Penne Pasta is a comforting dish that's great for any day. It's made with penne pasta, ham, and a creamy garlic cheese sauce, making it a satisfying meal, especially if you have leftover ham to use up.

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    Dump-and-Bake Mac & Cheese

    Mac and cheese.
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    Cook up a delicious Mac and Cheese casserole that's super easy to make. It's loaded with Cheddar and Gruyere for the ultimate cheesy flavor, all baked in one pan without any flour or roux needed.

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    Vegan "Sausage" Pasta Bake

    Vegan Pasta Bake.
    Photo credit: Cozy Peach Kitchen.

    This oven-baked pasta is covered in a tasty cashew "Parmesan" sauce for a comforting meal that's perfect for chilly days.

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    Instant Pot Tuna Casserole

    Instant Pot Tuna Casserole
    Photo Credit: Mae's Menu.

    This Instant Pot Tuna Casserole is a cozy and satisfying dish that's creamy and savory. It's a quick and easy family dinner ready in under 30 minutes with minimal steps.

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    Cheesy Tortellini Casserole

    Cheesy Tortellini Casserole
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    This pasta casserole is perfect for cozy nights in, with layers of cheesy goodness that will warm you up from the inside out.

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    Cheesy Chicken Spaghetti Casserole

    Cheesy Chicken Spaghetti Casserole.
    Photo Credit: Midwest Foodie.

    This chicken spaghetti casserole is a comforting dish that's quick to make, combining bell peppers, rotisserie chicken, and spaghetti in a cheesy sauce for a satisfying meal in under an hour.

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    Rigatoni al Forno

    Rigatoni al Forno.
    Photo credit: Food and Mood Dietitian.

    Looking for a simple and tasty pasta dish for dinner? This veggie rigatoni al forno is a satisfying Italian-inspired bake that's easy to make and packed with flavor. It's a comforting meal that's quick to prepare and nutritious too.

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    Chicken Broccoli Pasta Bake

    Chicken pasta bake.
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    This hearty pasta casserole is packed with chicken and broccoli, for a satisfying meal that almost guarantees leftovers.

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    Chicken Sun-Dried Tomato Pasta Bake

    sun-dried tomato pasta bake.
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    This dish is a comforting blend of cheesy chicken, pasta, sun-dried tomatoes, and spinach, perfect for cozying up during the colder months. It's a simple and satisfying meal that's sure to warm you up.

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    Goat Cheese Mac and Cheese

    Goat Cheese Mac and Cheese.
    Photo credit: The Littlest Crumb.

    This goat cheese mac and cheese is a tasty twist on the classic favorite. Macaroni is smothered in a rich goat cheese sauce, sprinkled with herbs, and finished with a crunchy breadcrumb and parmesan topping.

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    Philly Cheesesteak Pasta Casserole

    Philly Cheesesteak Pasta Casserole.
    Photo credit: Savory with Soul.

    This Philly Cheesesteak Casserole is packed with ground beef, cheese, bell peppers, and onions, creating a creamy and satisfying dish that's perfect for cozy nights in.

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    Buffalo Chicken Pasta Bake

    Buffalo chicken pasta bake.
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    This Buffalo Chicken Pasta Bake is quick to prepare and ready in under an hour. Packed with buffalo sauce, spinach, and lots of cheese, it's a tasty and simple dish ideal for any weeknight.

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    3 Cheese Lasagna

    3 Cheese Lasagna.
    Photo credit: Dominican Cooking.

    This delicious lasagna is packed with three cheeses, ground beef, and all the flavors you love in a classic "lasaña". It's a family favorite that always disappears quickly!

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    Cheesy Baked Spaghetti

    Cheesy Baked Spaghetti.
    Photo credit: Midwest Foodie.

    When you're craving a comforting meal that's a step up from plain spaghetti, this cheesy baked spaghetti is a winner. Layers of cheesy noodles, flavorful meat sauce, and plenty of melted cheese make it a delicious twist on classic pasta dishes.

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    About Emmeline Kemperyd

    Emmeline Kemperyd is a writer, food blogger, recipe creator and food photographer and the founder of alwaysusebutter.com. She has more than 20 years of experience creating and simplifying recipes so they taste good, and are quick, easy, and approachable. She is a regular contributor to MSN  and her work has been featured by The Guardian, Well+Good, Vulture, SheKnows, Good Men Project, Daily Kos, The Grio, The Asian Parent, and The Feed Feed, among others.

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