• Skip to primary navigation
  • Skip to main content
  • Skip to primary sidebar
always use butter
  • Recipes
  • Air Fryer Resources
  • Subscribe!
  • About
  • Contact
menu icon
go to homepage
  • Recipes
  • Air Fryer Resources
  • Subscribe!
  • About
  • Contact
    • Facebook
    • Instagram
    • Pinterest
  • subscribe
    search icon
    Homepage link
    • Recipes
    • Air Fryer Resources
    • Subscribe!
    • About
    • Contact
    • Facebook
    • Instagram
    • Pinterest
  • ×
    Home » Recipe Roundups

    24 Quick and Delicious Pasta Casseroles for Busy Weeknights

    By Emmeline Kemperyd on March 26, 2025, updated February 27, 2025 - Leave a Comment

    Pasta casseroles are a perfect solution for busy weeknights when you need a hearty meal without spending hours in the kitchen. These 24 quick and easy recipes combine pasta with a variety of ingredients, making them satisfying and simple to prepare. Whether you're in the mood for something cheesy, meaty, or loaded with veggies, there's a casserole here to please everyone at the table.

    Creamy One Pot French Onion Soup Pasta

    Creamy, One Pot French Onion Soup Pasta.
    Photo Credit: Front Range Fed.

    This creamy French onion soup pasta combines sweet caramelized onions, aromatic thyme, and gooey Gruyere cheese, turning the classic soup into a comforting pasta dish. Plus, everything is cooked in just one pot, making cleanup a breeze.

    Save This Recipe Form

    Want to save this recipe?

    Enter your email below & we'll send it straight to your inbox. Plus you’ll get more great recipes from us each week!

    Get the Recipe

    Easy Slow Cooker Lasagna

    Easy Slow Cooker Lasagna.
    Photo Credit: Midwest Foodie.

    This crock pot lasagna is a great meal you can prepare ahead of time. It only takes a few minutes to put together with basic ingredients, and then the crock pot handles the cooking.

    Get the Recipe

    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 it can be made ahead and stored in the fridge or freezer.

    Get the recipe

    Parmesan Chicken Casserole

    Parmesan Chicken Casserole.
    Photo credit: Midwest Foodie.

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

    Get the recipe

    Gorgonzola Mac and Cheese

    Gorgonzola mac and cheese.
    Photo credit: Emmeline Kemperyd.

    This mac and cheese is incredibly cheesy and can be 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 everyone will love.

    Get the recipe

    Mexican Stuffed Shells

    Mexican Stuffed Shells.
    Photo Credit: Chef Savvy.

    Mexican Stuffed Shells combine the classic flavors of stuffed shells with a fun Mexican twist. Packed with ground beef, salsa, enchilada sauce, and plenty of cheese, this dish is great for meal prep or a satisfying dinner that everyone will enjoy.

    Get the Recipe

    Cheesy Tortellini Casserole

    Cheesy Tortellini Casserole
    Photo credit: always use butter.

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

    Get the recipe

    Baked Italian Casserole

    Baked Italian Casserole.
    Photo Credit: Tastes of Lizzy T.

    This baked Italian casserole is filled with layers of pasta, ground beef, and creamy cheese. It's a big dish that's perfect for busy nights and works well for leftovers.

    Get the Recipe

    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.

    Get the recipe

    Tuna Casserole

    Tuna Casserole.
    Photo Credit: Cheerful Cook.

    This Tuna Casserole is a classic comfort dish that brings back memories. It's rich, creamy, and packed with flavor, using simple pantry staples for quick and easy dinners.

    Get the Recipe

    Creamy Chicken Pasta Bake

    Creamy Chicken Pasta Bake.
    Photo Credit: The Honour System.

    This creamy chicken pasta combines fresh veggies like spinach and tomatoes in a delicious sauce, all baked together. It's a lighter take on the classic, using Greek yogurt instead of heavy cream.

    Get the Recipe

    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.

    Get the recipe

    Baked Penne

    Baked Penne.
    Photo Credit: Candid Cooks.

    This easy baked penne pasta is a classic dish that's comforting and loaded with cheese. It's a great choice for a weeknight dinner.

    Get the Recipe

    Egyptian Macarona Bechamel

    Egyptian Macarona Bechamel.
    Photo Credit: Chocolates & Chai.

    Egyptian macarona bechamel is a cozy dish from Egypt that combines penne pasta with a savory minced meat sauce, all topped with a creamy béchamel. It's like a pasta bake with a rich sauce that makes for a satisfying meal.

    Get the Recipe

    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.

    Get the recipe

    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.

    Get the recipe

    Baked Ravioli Casserole

    Baked Ravioli Casserole.
    Photo Credit: Dizzy Busy Hungry.

    Ravioli Casserole is a simple twist on traditional lasagna. It's easy to prepare and full of comforting flavors that everyone in the family will enjoy.

    Get the Recipe

    Taco Pasta Casserole

    Photo Credit: Jar of Lemons.

    Taco Pasta Casserole is a simple and healthy dinner option that combines tasty taco flavors with a creamy sauce and pasta. With ground turkey, vegetables, and the perfect blend of seasonings, this dish comes together easily and is sure to be a comforting meal.

    Get the Recipe

    Pizza Pasta Casserole

    Pizza Pasta Casserole.
    Photo Credit: Soulfully Made.

    This Easy Pizza Pasta Bake is a simple and satisfying meal that everyone will enjoy. It's a cheesy casserole that's sure to have everyone asking for more.

    Get the Recipe

    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.

    Get the recipe

    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.

    Get the recipe

    Sausage Asparagus Pasta Bake

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

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

    Get the recipe

    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.

    Get the recipe

    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.

    Get the recipe

    More Recipe Roundups

    • Lasagna.
      22 Dump-and-Bake Dinners That Will Revolutionize Your Weeknight Meals
    • A veggie casserole.
      21 Vegetarian Casseroles That Will Change Your Dinner Game
    • Instant Pot French Onion Soup.
      18 Elegant Lunch Ideas to Impress Mom This Mother’s Day
    • Cheesburger sliders.
      18 Cheap Ground Beef Recipes That Are Perfect for Spring

    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.

    Reader Interactions

    Comments

    No Comments

    Leave a Reply Cancel reply

    Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

    Recipe Rating




    This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed.

    Primary Sidebar

    Hi, I'm Emmeline! I love tasty food, but I'm always in a hurry. And I have the quick and easy recipes to prove it!

    More about me →

    Popular Recipes

    • Sliced air fryer roast beef.
      Air Fryer Roast Beef
    • top down view of a tortellini casserole
      Cheesy Tortellini Casserole with Spinach
    • Creamy Chicken Broccoli Pasta Bake [Dump and bake!]
    • sliced rib eye steak topped with salt
      How to Cook a Rib Eye Steak Without a Cast Iron Skillet (3 Methods)

    Popular Articles

    • Tortilla soup.
      21 Easy Crockpot Chicken Dinners for Busy Nights
    • Thai coconut skewers.
      22 Easy Recipes to Satisfy Your Takeout Cravings at Home
    • Irish beef stew.
      Set It and Forget It: 26 Easy Beef Dinners for Any Night
    • Walking taco casserole.
      23 Easy Dinner Casseroles That Are Perfect for Any Night

    We are a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for us to earn fees by linking to Amazon.com and affiliated sites.

    All affiliate links are always marked with "*" or "affiliate".

    Footer

    ↑ back to top

    A collage of sites where always use butter content has been featured.

    About

    • About
    • Privacy Policy
    • Terms and Conditions
    • Disclaimer
    • Disclosures
    • Editorial Policy
    • Accessibility Policy

    Newsletter

    • Sign Up!

    Contact

    • Contact
    • info@alwaysusebutter.com
    • Pink Giraffe Ventures AB, Runstens Byväg 51, 147 91 Grödinge, Sweden
    • Facebook
    • Instagram
    • Pinterest

    Copyright © 2018-2025 Pink Giraffe Ventures AB