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    Home » Recipe Roundups

    22 Comforting Pasta Casseroles You Can Make in a Snap

    By Emmeline Kemperyd on February 24, 2025, updated February 12, 2025 - Leave a Comment

    Pasta casseroles are the ultimate comfort food, perfect for busy weeknights or cozy gatherings. These dishes combine the heartiness of pasta with a variety of flavors and ingredients, making them easy to prepare and satisfying to eat. From creamy to cheesy, there’s a pasta casserole for everyone to enjoy.

    Company Casserole

    Company Casserole (Ground Beef Pasta Casserole)
    Photo Credit: Neighbor Food Blog.

    Company Casserole combines ground beef and pasta in a rich, creamy tomato sauce. It's a favorite for both kids and adults, making it a great choice for busy weeknights or gatherings.

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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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    Spaghetti Pie

    Sliced spaghetti pie on a round pan.
    Photo Credit: Midwest Foodie.

    This cheesy spaghetti pie combines the classic tastes of spaghetti and meat sauce, all baked in a pie pan. It's a great way to turn leftover spaghetti into a delicious new meal for a busy weeknight.

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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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    Chicken Rotel Spaghetti

    Chicken Spaghetti with Rotel.
    Photo Credit Mandi of the Mountains.

    Baked chicken spaghetti with Rotel is a simple and cozy meal that your family will enjoy. It's also great to share with friends or family, and it comes together quickly with just a few ingredients.

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    Cheesy Bacon Green Bean Pasta

    CHEESY BACON PASTA BAKE WITH GREEN BEANS.
    Photo credit: Neil's Healthy Meals.

    This pasta bake with green beans is a simple and delicious dish that the whole family will enjoy. It can be ready in under an hour, making it perfect for a quick dinner.

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    Italian Noodle Casserole

    Italian Noodle Casserole.
    Photo Credit: The Cookin' Chicks.

    This pasta dish is quick and easy to prepare with just a few basic ingredients. Ground beef, tomato sauce, soft egg noodles, and cheese come together to create a comforting casserole that everyone in the family will love.

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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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    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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    Creamy Baked Ziti

    CREAMY BAKED ZITI.
    Photo credit: The Cookin' Chicks.

    This dish combines soft noodles, creamy sauce, and melted cheese for a comforting meal. It's a simple, family-friendly option that brings delicious Italian flavors to your dinner table.

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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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    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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    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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    Chicken Alfredo Lasagna

    Chicken Alfredo Lasagna on a white dish.
    Photo Credit: Midwest Foodie.

    This dish features layers of soft pasta, melted cheese, and flavorful shredded chicken, all covered in a rich alfredo sauce. It's perfect for when you want a filling and comforting meal.

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    Easy Cheeseburger Casserole

    Easy Cheeseburger Casserole.
    Photo Credit: Dude That Cookz.

    Cheeseburger Casserole is a simple and tasty dish that’s great for a quick weeknight dinner. With just a few ingredients like ground beef, onions, and cheese, it’s a hearty meal that everyone will love.

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    Crack Chicken Casserole

    Crack Chicken Casserole.
    Photo Credit: The Forked Spoon.

    Crack Chicken Casserole is a fantastic choice for a cozy weeknight meal. It's creamy, cheesy, packed with bacon, and full of tender chicken and pasta that everyone in the family will enjoy.

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    Gorgonzola Tortellini Casserole

    Gorgonzola tortellini casserole.

    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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    Cheesy No-Boil Lasagna

    Cheesy No-Boil Lasagna.
    Photo Credit: Midwest Foodie.

    This No-Boil Lasagna takes just 10 minutes to prep (seriously!) and doesn't require you to boil the noodles before baking!

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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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    Instant Pot Tuna Casserole

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

    Instant Pot Tuna Casserole is a creamy and savory dish that comes together quickly. This family-friendly meal is perfect for busy nights and can be ready in under 30 minutes.

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    Baked Ravioli Casserole

    Baked Ravioli Casserole.
    Photo credit: Midwest Foodie.

    This baked ravioli casserole is quick to prepare, taking only about 20 minutes from start to finish with just 5 minutes of prep. Using store-bought cheese ravioli makes it a simple option for busy weeknights, and you can even make it ahead of time to store in the fridge or freezer.

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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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    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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