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    Home » Recipe Roundups

    25 Easy Pasta Casseroles That Are Perfect for Weeknight Meals

    By Emmeline Kemperyd on March 17, 2025, updated February 27, 2025 - Leave a Comment

    Pasta casseroles are a fantastic choice for busy weeknights, combining comfort and convenience in one dish. With just a few ingredients, you can create satisfying meals that the whole family will enjoy. From classic recipes to creative twists, these 24 easy pasta casseroles will make dinner a breeze.

    Cheesy Pasta Bake with Tomatoes and Havarti

    Cheesy Pasta Bake with Tomatoes and Havarti.
    Photo Credit: That Skinny Chick Can Bake.

    This Cheesy Pasta Bake with Tomatoes and Havarti is a go-to dish in our home. It's simple to make and always a hit with the family!

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    Chicken and Noodle Casserole

    Chicken and Noodle Casserole.
    Photo Credit: Cheerful Cook.

    Chicken and Noodle Casserole is a cozy dish that brings warmth to any meal. It's creamy and cheesy, packed with chicken and vegetables, and topped with buttery crackers for extra flavor.

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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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    Cheesy Pizza Pasta Bake

    Pizza pasta bake.
    Photo credit: Two Healthy Kitchens.

    This pizza pasta bake is perfect for busy nights when you need something quick and easy. With no need to precook the pasta, you can mix everything right in the pan and enjoy a cheesy dish packed with delicious pizza flavors that everyone will enjoy.

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    Sausage Pesto Tortellini Casserole

    Sausage Pesto Tortellini Casserole.
    Photo Credit: Sweet & Savory Meals.

    Sausage Pesto Tortellini Casserole is a simple dish with just six ingredients that packs a lot of flavor. It's perfect for a weeknight meal but also nice enough to impress at a special gathering.

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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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    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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    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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    Lazy Ravioli Lasagna

    Ravioli lasagna on a baking dish.
    Photo Credit: Midwest Foodie.

    Using refrigerated ravioli filled with ricotta cuts down on the time spent cooking and assembling a traditional lasagna. This is a comforting family dinner that’s simple to prepare.

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    No Boil Low Sodium Lasagna

    No Boil Low Sodium Lasagna.
    Photo Credit: The Feathered Nester.

    This lasagna is a healthier version that's low in sodium and gluten-free, yet still packed with cheesy goodness. It's a delicious take on the classic pasta dish that everyone will enjoy.

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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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    Million Dollar Spaghetti Casserole

    Million Dollar Spaghetti Casserole.
    Photo Credit: I Heart Naptime.

    This million dollar spaghetti casserole features layers of noodles, meat sauce, and cheese, creating a dish that everyone in the family will enjoy. It's simple to prepare, filling, and easy on the wallet!

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    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.

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    Baked Ziti with Meatballs

    Baked Ziti with Meatballs.
    Photo Credit: Quiche My Grits.

    Baked Ziti with Meatballs is packed with marinara sauce, three kinds of cheese, and delicious homemade meatballs. This dish is perfect for a cozy dinner.

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    Broccoli Cheddar Ham Pasta Casserole

    Broccoli Cheddar Ham Pasta Casserole.
    Photo Credit: Jar of Lemons.

    Broccoli Cheddar Ham Pasta Casserole is a favorite for a healthy dinner option. Packed with 42 grams of protein, it’s filling and delicious, and even picky eaters enjoy it, thanks to the creamy sauce that coats the protein pasta, roasted broccoli, and diced ham.

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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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    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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    Cheesy Baked Tortellini

    Cheesy Baked Tortellini.
    Photo Credit: Cooking My Dreams.

    Cheesy Baked Tortellini is a comforting dish that brings together Tortellini pasta, gooey Mozzarella, creamy white sauce, and a flavorful tomato sauce, all topped with a crunchy Parmesan crust. This baked casserole is a great choice for a satisfying meal that everyone will enjoy.

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    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.

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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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    Chicken Noodle Casserole

    A plate of chicken noodle casserole.
    Photo credit: An Edible Mosaic.

    This Chicken Noodle Casserole is packed with chicken, veggies, and egg noodles in a creamy sauce that brings everything together. It's an affordable meal that you can easily adjust with whatever ingredients you have at home.

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    Cheesy Bacon Chicken Broccoli Pasta Bake

    Cheesy Bacon Chicken Broccoli Pasta Bake.
    Photo Credit: Bensa Bacon Lover's Society.

    This dish features soft pasta baked in a creamy Alfredo sauce with chicken, broccoli, tomatoes, roasted garlic, Fontina cheese, Parmesan, and lots of delicious bacon. It's a comforting meal that's perfect for busy nights.

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    Creamy Tuna Pasta Bake

    Creamy Tuna Pasta Bake.
    Photo credit: Rich and Delish.

    This creamy, flavorful, and delicious tuna pasta bake is made with canned tuna, mozzarella cheese, and other simple ingredients.

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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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    Pesto Pasta Bake

    Pesto Pasta Bake.
    Photo Credit: Midwest Foodie.

    This pesto pasta bake is quick and easy, taking only 20 minutes to prepare. It features fresh vegetables, lots of pasta, and plenty of cheese.

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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 20+ years 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, and The Feed Feed, among others.

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