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    Home » Recipe Roundups

    21 Easy Pasta Casserole Recipes to Try This Week

    By Emmeline Kemperyd on February 20, 2025, updated February 12, 2025 - Leave a Comment

    Pasta casseroles are a comforting and convenient way to enjoy a hearty meal with minimal effort. With just a few ingredients, you can create a variety of delicious dishes that are perfect for busy weeknights or family gatherings. Here are 21 easy pasta casserole recipes that you can try this week, each offering a unique twist on this classic favorite.

    Cheesy Baked Spaghetti

    Cheesy Baked Spaghetti.
    Photo credit: Midwest Foodie.

    This cheesy baked spaghetti is a fun twist on the usual pasta and sauce that your family will really enjoy. With layers of noodles, a flavorful meat sauce, and lots of melted cheese, it's a filling dish that's perfect for dinner.

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    Baked Ziti

    Baked Ziti.
    Photo credit: FODMAP Everyday.

    This dish is all about comfort with layers of pasta, meat, sausage, and plenty of cheese. Super Deluxe Baked Ziti is perfect for feeding a crowd, and it's a favorite for everyone.

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    Chicken Broccoli Pasta Bake

    Chicken pasta bake.
    Photo credit: always use butter.

    This dish is packed with chicken and broccoli, making it a hearty meal that will fill you up. It's perfect for dinner and you'll likely have some leftovers to enjoy later.

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    Seafood Pasta Bake

    Baked seafood pasta.
    Photo credit: always use butter.

    This dish combines creamy, cheesy pasta with seafood in a convenient casserole. It's a simple and satisfying meal that's perfect for any night.

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    Vegan "Sausage" Pasta Bake

    Vegan Pasta Bake.
    Photo credit: Cozy Peach Kitchen.

    This pasta bakes right in the oven and is covered with a tasty cashew sauce that adds a nice flavor. It's a simple dish that's perfect for a cozy meal.

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    Baked Ziti with Ground Beef and Spinach

    Baked Ziti with Ground Beef and Spinach.
    Photo Credit: Mediterranean Latin Love Affair.

    Baked Ziti is a comforting dish featuring a hearty sauce made with ground beef and vegetables, topped with plenty of cheese. A creamy layer of ricotta or cottage cheese adds a delicious touch to this satisfying meal.

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    Parmesan Chicken Casserole

    Parmesan Chicken Casserole.
    Photo credit: Midwest Foodie.

    This casserole combines the familiar tastes and textures of chicken parmesan in a simple, easy-to-serve dish. It's perfect for a quick meal that everyone will enjoy.

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    Chicken Sun-Dried Tomato Pasta Bake

    sun-dried tomato pasta bake.
    Photo credit: always use butter.

    This dish features cheesy chicken and pasta mixed with sun-dried tomatoes and spinach, creating a hearty and satisfying meal. It's simple to prepare, making it perfect for a cozy dinner.

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    Cheesy Tortellini Casserole

    Cheesy Tortellini Casserole
    Photo credit: always use butter.

    This pasta casserole is simple to make and packed with cheesy goodness. It's the perfect dish for a cozy meal that everyone will enjoy.

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    Cajun Chicken Pasta Casserole

    Cajun chicken pasta casserole.
    Photo credit: Practically Homemade.

    Cajun flavors are always a hit, and this casserole is super easy to prepare. You can skip boiling the pasta, and as it bakes, a creamy sauce comes together that everyone will enjoy.

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    Sausage Asparagus Pasta Bake

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

    This Sausage Asparagus Pasta Bake is simple and uses just five ingredients. The fresh asparagus and sweet Italian sausage come together for a tasty dish.

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    Cheesy Steak Pasta Casserole

    Steak pasta casserole.
    Photo credit: Emmeline Kemperyd.

    This dish features a creamy steak and mushroom pasta baked with cheese for a comforting meal. It's a cozy dinner that you can whip up in just 45 minutes, and using an oven-safe skillet means less cleanup.

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    No-Boil Ravioli Casserole

    This cheesy ravioli casserole is one of the simplest dishes you can make. With just four simple ingredients and store-bought shortcuts, you can prep this dish in 5 minutes, and eat in under 40!
    Photo credit: Emmeline Kemperyd.

    This dish is super easy to prepare. With just four ingredients and some ready-made items, you can have it ready in 5 minutes and on the table in under 40.

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    Baked Vegan Pasta

    Vegan pasta bake.
    Photo credit: Plant Based Folk.

    This creamy vegan pasta bake is simple to prepare and loaded with veggies. It's delicious whether served hot or cold!

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    Chicken Parm Casserole

    Chicken Parm Casserole.
    Photo credit: Golden Grace Kitchen.

    This easy casserole combines classic Italian flavors into a hearty meal. Packed with juicy chicken, rich marinara sauce, pasta, and gooey mozzarella, it's a great choice for any night.

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    Dump-and-Bake Mac & Cheese

    Mac and cheese.
    Photo credit: always use butter.

    Baked Mac and Cheese is simple to prepare, taking only 10 minutes to get ready and 45 minutes in the oven. This dish combines Cheddar and Gruyere for a rich and cheesy flavor, all made in one pan without any boiling or complicated steps.

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    Gorgonzola Tortellini Casserole

    Gorgonzola tortellini casserole.
    Photo credit: Emmeline Kemperyd.

    This tortellini casserole is any cheese and pasta lover's dream. With two types of cheese, a nice tang from Gorgonzola, and perfect crunch from walnuts. All done in under 40 minutes, this is as easy as it gets!

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    Baked Shells Stuffed with Meatballs

    Baked Shells Stuffed with Meatballs.
    Photo credit: FODMAP Everyday.

    Pasta shells filled with cheese and meatballs, all covered in a simple tomato sauce, create a comforting dish. This is a classic meal that everyone will enjoy.

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    One Pan Baked Ziti

    Baked Ziti.
    Photo credit: Raising Generation Nourished.

    This baked ziti is perfect for weeknights, as it comes together quickly and only uses one pan. It’s a simple dish that makes cleanup a breeze.

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    Buffalo Chicken Pasta Bake

    Buffalo chicken pasta bake.
    Photo credit: always use butter.

    This Buffalo Chicken Pasta Bake is quick to prepare and ready in under an hour. It's packed with spicy buffalo sauce, hidden spinach, and plenty of cheese, making it a tasty option for a weeknight dinner.

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    Gorgonzola Mac and Cheese

    Gorgonzola mac and cheese.
    Photo credit: Emmeline Kemperyd.

    This cheesy mac and cheese is made in just one dish, so there's no need to pre-cook anything. With mozzarella and gorgonzola, it's a simple and comforting meal that's hard to beat.

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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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