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    Home » Casseroles » 25 Best Baked Pasta Recipes (packed with veggies)

    25 Best Baked Pasta Recipes (packed with veggies)

    Published: Sep 16, 2022 by Jessica Montanelli · This post may contain affiliate links.

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    When temperatures drop, there's nothing better than a piping hot dish of cheesy baked pasta on the table. From baked ziti to baked spaghetti. Any pasta shape you have available, mixed with delicious vegetables, cheese, and whatever more your heart desires. There are no rules to getting the perfect pasta bake, but you can find inspiration with these 25 amazing baked pasta recipes!

    collage of photos of different baked pasta recipes

    Baked pasta is my guilty pleasure. It's easier and quicker than making Lasagna or Cannelloni, but it's 100% just as satisfying. Every spoonful is full of carbs, veggies, meat, sauce, and melted cheese goodness. What's not to love?

    Another great thing about pasta bakes is that they can easily be an easy weeknight dinner just as much as a fancy main course for a Holiday feast to feed a crowd.

    So here's a list of the most delicious pasta bake recipes I could find. Make them tonight for dinner, for your Sunday lunch, or for your Thanksgiving or Christmas feast.

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    • Cheesy French Onion Pasta Bake
    • Mushroom and Ham Stuffed Shells
    • Zucchini and Mushroom Pesto Pasta Bake
    • Butternut Squash Pasta Bake
    • Creamy Chicken Pasta Bake with Spinach and Peas
    • Tuna Pasta Bake with Red Peppers and Corn
    • Vegan Baked Spaghetti with Lentils
    • Chicken and Broccoli Pasta Bake
    • Caprese Pasta Bake Recipe with White Beans
    • Enchilada Pasta with Black Beans, Corn, and Tomatoes
    • Baked Penne Pasta With Meat Sauce, Peppers, and Mushrooms
    • Cauliflower Tuna Pasta Bake
    • Pumpkin Baked Ziti with Sage Sausage
    • Veggie Pasta Bake
    • Cheesy Baked Italian Sausage Pasta
    • Vegan Creamy Mushroom Pasta Bake
    • Artichoke and Spinach Ravioli Bake
    • Cheesy Pumpkin Ricotta Pasta Bake
    • Smoked Haddock & Gruyere Pasta Bake
    • Goat Cheese and Veggies Baked Pasta
    • Vegan Stuffed Shells With Spinach And Cheese
    • Tuna Broccoli Pasta Bake
    • Corn Chowder Pasta Casserole with Bacon
    • Pumpkin Mac and Cheese with Brown Butter, Sage, and Pecan Topping
    • Vegan Pasta Primavera
    • FAQ & Tips about Baked Pasta Recipes

    Cheesy French Onion Pasta Bake

    overhead dish with baked caramelized onion pasta bake with a spoon
    French Onion Pasta Bake
    A crispy golden cheese crust covers a creamy pasta with sweet and salty caramelized onions, with hints of thyme and sage.
    Total Time to make: 45 minutes minutes
    Check out this recipe
    overhead dish with baked caramelized onion pasta bake with a spoon

    Mushroom and Ham Stuffed Shells

    overhead baking dish with gratin mushroom ham pasta bake
    Mushroom and Ham Stuffed Shells
    Delicious stuffed pasta shells with a filling of ricotta, mozzarella, mushrooms and ham. Coated with white sauce and covered by a golden layer or crunchy Parmigiano crust.
    Total Time to make: 45 minutes minutes
    Check out this recipe
    A spoon taking two stuffed shells from the baking dish to serve

    Zucchini and Mushroom Pesto Pasta Bake

    terracotta cocotte with baked pasta and pasta on a fork
    Mushrooms and Zucchini Pesto Pasta Bake
    A creamy baked pasta dish filled with veggies and flavorful pesto with a crispy crust of grated cheese. This is a perfect vegetarian comfort food, Italian style!
    Total Time to make: 55 minutes minutes
    Check out this recipe
    terracotta cocotte with baked pasta and pasta on a fork

    Butternut Squash Pasta Bake

    Butternut Squash Pasta Bake
    This butternut squash pasta bake is a real comfort food dinner that will go down well with kids and adults alike. Vegetarian and low histamine. It can also be gluten-free using suitable pasta. Serves 2 very generously.
    Check out this recipe
    butternut squash pasta bake in a white dish with a spoon it.

    Creamy Chicken Pasta Bake with Spinach and Peas

    Creamy Chicken Pasta Bake
    Creamy chicken pasta bake made with cheddar and feta cheese sauce and packed with spinach, herby chicken and peas.
    Check out this recipe
    baked creamy chicken pasta bake with a spoon serving it up showing the creaminess.

    Tuna Pasta Bake with Red Peppers and Corn

    Easy Creamy Tuna Pasta Bake
    A quick and easy Tuna Pasta Bake with rigatoni pasta tubes in a creamy tomato-based sauce finished with a delicious grilled cheese topping that is bound to have you coming back for seconds.
    Check out this recipe
    easy creamy tuna pasta bake on a plate

    Vegan Baked Spaghetti with Lentils

    Vegan baked spaghetti in a white casserole topped with fresh basil leaves.
    Vegan Baked Spaghetti Casserole
    This vegan baked spaghetti casserole is an easy and comforting family dinner! It's a one-pan recipe, made with healthy pantry ingredients!
    Check out this recipe
    Vegan baked spaghetti in a white casserole topped with fresh basil leaves.

    Chicken and Broccoli Pasta Bake

    Dish of pasta, with a spoon scooping out a serve.
    Chicken and Broccoli Pasta Bake
    My Chicken and Broccoli Pasta Bake is the ideal meal when you’re short on time but want to enjoy a warm and comforting meal. It is easy and tasty, packed with flavour, and a meal that the whole family will enjoy. Cooked chicken, pasta and broccoli are combined in a creamy, cheesy sauce, turned into a casserole dish and finished with a sprinkling of breadcrumbs which become deliciously crispy when baked.
    Check out this recipe
    Dish of pasta, with a spoon scooping out a serve.

    Caprese Pasta Bake Recipe with White Beans

    overhead shot of gluten free caprese pasta bake recipe with white beans
    Caprese Pasta Bake Recipe with White Beans
    This Caprese Pasta Bake recipe with white beans is an easy and simple vegetarian meal that's perfect for Meatless Monday at any time of the year.
    Check out this recipe
    overhead shot of gluten free caprese pasta bake recipe with white beans

    Enchilada Pasta with Black Beans, Corn, and Tomatoes

    Completed Baked Enchilada Pasta in a white bowl
    Enchilada Pasta
    Enjoy all the zesty flavors of cheese enchiladas in this quick and easy Baked Enchilada Pasta! 
    Check out this recipe
    Completed Baked Enchilada Pasta in a white bowl

    Baked Penne Pasta With Meat Sauce, Peppers, and Mushrooms

    baked penne pasta with cheese, crushed pepper and other fixings on the side
    Baked Penne Pasta With Meat Sauce
    This hearty Baked Penne Pasta is perfect for a hungry crowd or to take to a potluck. Packed with ground beef, Italian sausage, veggies, bits of velvety cream cheese, and shredded cheese, it's the ultimate comfort food!
    Check out this recipe
    baked penne pasta with cheese, crushed pepper and other fixings on the side

    Cauliflower Tuna Pasta Bake

    tuna pasta bake with cauliflower filling the image with edges of plates just visible in top and bottom right corners
    Creamy Cauliflower Tuna Pasta Bake
    A firm family favourite, which can be made ahead or frozen for a delicious mid week meal.
    Check out this recipe
    tuna pasta bake with cauliflower filling the image with edges of plates just visible in top and bottom right corners

    Pumpkin Baked Ziti with Sage Sausage

    Pumpkin Baked Ziti with Sage Sausage
    30 minute meal, but make it FALL appropriate. This Pumpkin Baked Ziti with Sage Sausage is warm, cozy, and perfect for guests and family.
    Check out this recipe

    Veggie Pasta Bake

    closeup of veggie pasta bake in cooking dish
    Easy Veggie Pasta Bake
    This veggie pasta bake is great as a meal prep pasta. Enjoy a creamy vegetable pasta bake for an easy make ahead meal - here’s how.
    Check out this recipe
    closeup of veggie pasta bake in cooking dish

    Cheesy Baked Italian Sausage Pasta

    An overhead shot of a pan of italian sausage casserole on a concrete counter with a dish towel nearby
    Cheesy Baked Italian Sausage Pasta
    Cheesy, hearty, and satisfying, this Italian Sausage Pasta Bake is a satisfying family dinner. Easy enough for a weeknight!
    Check out this recipe
    An overhead shot of a pan of italian sausage casserole on a concrete counter with a dish towel nearby

    Vegan Creamy Mushroom Pasta Bake

    Vegan Creamy Mushroom Pasta Bake
    This Vegan Creamy Mushroom Pasta Bake is an amazing dump and bake weeknight vegan dinner. All you need is 10 minutes to get this in the oven!
    Check out this recipe

    Artichoke and Spinach Ravioli Bake

    A dish filled with cheesy ravioli topped with parsley
    Artichoke and Spinach Ravioli Bake
    This Artichoke and Spinach Ravioli Bake is made with a creamy and delicious sauce, fresh spinach, mozzarella, and cheesy ravioli. An easy, delicious meal!
    Check out this recipe
    A dish filled with cheesy ravioli topped with parsley

    Cheesy Pumpkin Ricotta Pasta Bake

    Pumpkin pasta in white casserole dish with fresh basil and mozzarella on top.
    Cheesy Pumpkin Ricotta Pasta Bake
    Pumpkin is great in savory fall dishes! This rich and creamy Pumpkin Ricotta Pasta Bake is a cozy baked dish with pumpkin, ricotta, spinach.
    Check out this recipe
    Pumpkin pasta in white casserole dish with fresh basil and mozzarella on top.

    Smoked Haddock & Gruyere Pasta Bake

    Smoked Haddock & Gruyere Pasta Bake
    This deliciously creamy pasta bake with smoked haddock and gruyere recipe is French comfort food at it’s finest and most delicious.
    Check out this recipe
    baking dish with smoked haddock baked pasta topped with parsley

    Goat Cheese and Veggies Baked Pasta

    a close up of Goat Cheese pasta on a grey background with tomatoes scattered around the dish
    Goat Cheese Pasta
    An easy Goat Cheese Pasta Recipe that is loaded with veggies and so delicious. Healthy, simple and filling - this is an awesome dinner!
    Check out this recipe
    a close up of Goat Cheese pasta on a grey background with tomatoes scattered around the dish

    Vegan Stuffed Shells With Spinach And Cheese

    Vegan Stuffed Shells with Spinach and Cheese
    Vegan Stuffed Shells with Spinach and Cheese 🌱Jumbo pasta shells filled with creamy vegan cheeses, spinach and baked with a rich marinara sauce, toasty breadcrumbs & vegan parmesan. Feeling hungry yet?
    Check out this recipe
    The most delicious vegan stuffed shells with spinach and cheese, baked in a rich marinara sauce..

    Tuna Broccoli Pasta Bake

    Tuna Broccoli Pasta Bake
    Tuna Broccoli Pasta Bake is the perfect creamy comfort food casserole with NO condensed soup and NO mayo! Ready in just 35 minutes!
    Check out this recipe
    baking dish with tuna broccoli pasta bake and a spoon scooping out a portion

    Corn Chowder Pasta Casserole with Bacon

    corn chowder casserole with egg noodles and bacon. covered with panko breadcrumb, parm cheese and bacon grease topping. pictured in white square bowl with gold fork. white napkin with blue and yellow flowers. cup with blue bicycle and blue plate with garlic and cheese pita triangles in background
    Wicked Good Corn Chowder Casserole with Bacon
    This delicious Wicked Good Corn Chowder Casserole with Bacon will deliver on classic corn chowder flavor but in casserole form. This is a great and budget friendly dinner for the whole family. The sweet corn
    Check out this recipe
    corn chowder casserole with egg noodles and bacon. covered with panko breadcrumb, parm cheese and bacon grease topping. pictured in white square bowl with gold fork. white napkin with blue and yellow flowers. cup with blue bicycle and blue plate with garlic and cheese pita triangles in background

    Pumpkin Mac and Cheese with Brown Butter, Sage, and Pecan Topping

    Pumpkin Mac and Cheese with Brown Butter, Sage, and Pecan Topping
    This Pumpkin Mac and Cheese with Brown Butter, Sage, and Pecan Topping is rich, creamy, and loaded with cheese with a nutty crunch on top. It will make any fall meal feel special!
    Check out this recipe
    Pumpkin Mac and Cheese in White Casserole Dish with Spoon

    Vegan Pasta Primavera

    hand scooping a portion of pasta primavera from a baking dish with a spoon
    Vegan pasta primavera {V, GF}
    Creamy and colourful, this vibrant gluten-free and vegan pasta primavera is a vivid centerpiece for a springtime table. Great for Passover or Easter.
    Check out this recipe
    hand scooping a portion of pasta primavera from a baking dish with a spoon

    FAQ & Tips about Baked Pasta Recipes

    Do you have to boil pasta before baking it?

    It depends on the recipe and the type of pasta used. In general, it is recommended to parboil the pasta to a maximum of half of its normal cooking time. This way you'll shorten the time in the oven and you'll surely have perfectly cooked baked pasta.

    What type of pasta is best for a pasta bake?

    Any pasta shape can be used for a pasta bake! That's the beauty of it. Penne, Spaghetti, Ziti, whatever you have available. You can even mix and match different pasta shapes if you'd like.

    Can you make a pasta bake the day before?

    Yes, you absolutely can prepare a pasta bake the day before. Though, I recommend that you only assemble the baking dish the day before and do the final baking in the oven only before serving. This way you'll have a perfectly cooked pasta with melted cheese and a crunchy crust when you bring it to the table.

    Have you tried one of these recipes and loved it? Leave a comment and share this post with your friends and family!

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