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    24 Comforting Pasta Casseroles You'll Want to Try Tonight

    By Emmeline Kemperyd on March 4, 2025, updated February 27, 2025 - Leave a Comment

    Pasta casseroles are the ultimate comfort food, perfect for cozy nights in. With their warm, cheesy goodness and hearty ingredients, these dishes are sure to please everyone at the table. Here are 24 comforting pasta casseroles that are easy to make and will leave you feeling satisfied.

    Cheesy Spiral Pasta

    Cheesy Spiral Pasta.
    Photo Credit: Add Salt & Serve.

    This easy spiral pasta dish is packed with cheese, tomatoes, and beef, making it both filling and tasty. It's simple to prepare and yields two pans, so you can enjoy one for dinner and save the other for later.

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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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    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 "Parmesan" sauce. It's a simple dish that's perfect for a cozy meal.

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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 combined with sun-dried tomatoes and spinach, creating a hearty meal that's simple to prepare. It's perfect for a cozy dinner when you want something satisfying without much effort.

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    Creamy Mac and Cheese

    Creamy Mac and Cheese.
    Photo Credit: Recipe Tale.

    This creamy mac and cheese is rich and cheesy, perfect for a comforting meal. It's a delicious option that everyone will enjoy.

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    Pasta With Chickpeas, Spinach And Tomatoes (Pasta E Ceci)

    Pasta With Chickpeas, Spinach And Tomatoes (Pasta E Ceci).
    Photo Credit: Front Range Fed.

    Pasta with Chickpeas, or Pasta E Ceci, is a simple and satisfying vegetarian dish that features chickpeas, fresh spinach, and tomatoes mixed with pasta. This classic Italian recipe combines wholesome ingredients to create a creamy sauce that perfectly coats every piece of pasta.

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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 store-bought items, you can have it ready in 5 minutes and on the table in under 40.

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    No-Boil Pasta Bake

    No-Boil Pasta Bake.
    Photo Credit: Midwest Foodie.

    This vegetarian No-Boil Pasta Bake is simple to prepare and comes together in just a few minutes. It uses common ingredients like store-bought spaghetti sauce, dried spices, boxed noodles, and lots of mozzarella and Parmesan cheese.

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    Vegetarian Ravioli Bake

    Ravioli bake.
    Image credit: Sustainable Cooks.

    This is a comforting dish that everyone in the family will enjoy. It's cheesy and packed with flavor!

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    Baked Spaghetti Casserole

    Baked Spaghetti Casserole.
    Photo Credit: Dutch Oven Daddy.

    This dish is warm and cheesy, offering all the comfort of lasagna with much less effort. It's perfect for a cozy meal when you want something satisfying without spending too much time in the kitchen.

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    Smoked Mac and Cheese with Bacon

    Smoked Mac and Cheese with Bacon.
    Photo Credit: The Feathered Nester.

    Smoked Mac and Cheese with bacon is a creamy and comforting dish with a hint of smokiness. This is a great option for game day gatherings.

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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. 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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    Cheesy Tortellini Casserole

    Cheesy Tortellini Casserole
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    This dish is simple, cheesy, and really tasty. It's the perfect comfort food for any day.

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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 for 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 and only takes 10 minutes to get ready before it goes in the oven for 45 minutes. With a mix of Cheddar and Gruyere, this dish is loaded with cheesy goodness and flavor.

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    Creamy Ham Pasta Bake

    Creamy Ham Pasta Bake.
    Photo Credit: It's Not Complicated Recipes.

    Creamy Ham Pasta Bake is a great choice when you need a quick and cozy meal. It combines ham, pasta, and broccoli in a cheesy cream sauce, topped with buttery breadcrumbs and baked until golden.

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    Cheesy Taco Pasta

    Cheesy Taco Pasta.
    Photo Credit: Comfort Cooks.

    Cheesy Taco Pasta is a fun twist on Taco Tuesday that you'll enjoy any night of the week. With bold taco flavors, soft orzo pasta, and plenty of cheese, this dish is sure to please everyone at the table.

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    Chicken Alfredo Lasagna

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

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

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    Pesto Pasta Bake with Chicken

    Pesto Pasta Bake with Chicken.
    Photo Credit: The Cooking Collective.

    This pesto pasta bake is a cozy dish that's great for serving a group. It features tender pasta mixed with juicy chicken and creamy pesto, all topped with melted mozzarella and baked until golden.

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    Vegan Pasta Bake

    Vegan Pasta Bake.
    Photo Credit: Occasionally Eggs.

    This vegan pasta bake is simple to make and packed with vegetables and tomato sauce, all topped with vegan cheese before it goes in the oven. You can use any vegetables you prefer and either store-bought or homemade marinara sauce.

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    Philly Cheesesteak Pasta Casserole

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

    This Philly Cheesesteak Casserole with ground beef includes everything you love about a great cheesesteak sandwich: lots of beef, cheese, bell peppers, and onions, All together in a creamy, hearty casserole!

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    Gorgonzola Tortellini Casserole

    Gorgonzola tortellini casserole.
    Photo credit: Emmeline Kemperyd.

    This tortellini casserole is perfect for anyone who loves cheese and pasta. With a mix of two cheeses, a bit of tang from Gorgonzola, and a nice crunch from walnuts, it comes together in under 40 minutes.

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    Seafood Pasta Bake

    Baked seafood pasta.
    Photo credit: always use butter.

    This dish combines creamy and cheesy flavors with seafood in a convenient casserole. It's a great option for a satisfying meal that doesn't require much effort.

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    Lazy Lasagna

    Lazy Lasagna.
    Photo Credit: Cheerful Cook.

    This dish combines ground beef, tomato sauce, and cheese for a comforting meal. Instead of traditional lasagna noodles, we use frozen ravioli to make it even easier.

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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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