20 Cozy and Comforting Pasta Bake Recipes
FEBRUARY 22, 2023
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Get ready to cozy up with some of the most comforting pasta bake recipes out there! We've rounded up our best comforting pasta bakes that will make you forget all your troubles and just enjoy a bowl of goodness. From traditional Italian classics to unique takes, these comforting pasta bakes will be sure to please everyone in your family.
We've got recipes that are simple and easy to follow, as well as more elaborate ones that take a little bit more time and effort. So depending on what sort of mood you're in, you'll be able to find a pasta bake recipe that fits the bill.
Enjoy these cheesy, saucy and delicious pasta bakes for a convenient weeknight dinner, or a hearty and comforting meal on a cool evening.
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Healthy Ground Turkey Pasta Bake
This Healthy Ground Turkey Pasta Bake is easy to make, balanced and delicious. Made with whole grain spaghetti, no-sugar-added pasta sauce, lean ground turkey & with veggies added, it makes a great meal prep meal or weeknight dinner option! Also makes great leftovers for work lunches & easy to custo...
6
456
22
50 min
TOTAL TIME
476
CALORIES
$2.24
PER SERVING
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Jordo's World
Buffalo Chicken Pasta Bake
This healthy buffalo chicken pasta bake is the BEST. It's creamy with a little spice and whole lot of flavor! It's quick, easy, and will be your new favorite dinner recipe.
189
1,495
168
25 min
TOTAL TIME
521
CALORIES
$2.56
PER SERVING
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Go Usto
3 Cheese Veg-Packed Pasta Bake
Pack your pasta sauce with courgette before layering up with not one, but three cheeses: cheddar, mozzarella and grated Italian hard for that bit of tang. With 2 of your 5-a-day, this tasty, wholesome bake is the perfect midweeker!
6
25 min
TOTAL TIME
711
CALORIES
$3.98
PER SERVING
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One Skillet Pasta Bake with Broccoli and White Cheese Sauce
Make this delicious vegetarian broccoli pasta bake with homemade white cheese sauce in one skillet. No need to pre-boil your pasta! Prep is a breeze and dinner is ready in 40 minutes!
1
87
40 min
TOTAL TIME
960
CALORIES
$2.16
PER SERVING
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Nourish and Fete
Ground Turkey Pasta Bake
Deliver a cozy and satisfying family dinner with this easy baked ground turkey pasta recipe. You'll love the tender penne tossed in a flavorful sauce of zippy tomatoes, lean turkey, and an Italian herb blend.
4
55 min
TOTAL TIME
421
CALORIES
$1.59
PER SERVING
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Walder Wellness
Healthy Tuna Tomato Pasta Bake
This healthy tuna tomato pasta bake is packed with protein and vegetables. It's like a cheesy tuna melt, in a pasta casserole format! Easy, nutritious, and great for the whole family.
1
45 min
TOTAL TIME
904
CALORIES
$3.40
PER SERVING
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Cooklist AI
Savory Beef and Cheesy Pasta Bake
Looking for a mouthwatering, family-friendly dinner option? Our Savory Beef and Cheesy Pasta Bake combines deliciously seasoned beef with tender pasta and a rich, creamy cheese blend. Perfect for busy evenings, this budget-friendly casserole is a tasty favorite that you'll want to cook up again and ...
4
45 min
TOTAL TIME
499
CALORIES
$1.28
PER SERVING
Ingredients
Directions
8 STEPS
1
Preheat the oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit and grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
2
Cook the pasta shells according to the package instructions. Once cooked, drain and set aside.
3
In a large skillet, cook the ground beef with garlic powder, salt, pepper, oregano, and basil until browned and crumbled.
4
To the skillet, add the cooked pasta, tomato soup, water, and half of the cheddar cheese. Stir to combine and cook for 2-3 minutes over medium heat.
5
Transfer the mixture to the greased baking dish and sprinkle the remaining cheddar cheese and mozzarella cheese evenly over the top.
6
Cover the dish with foil and bake for 20 minutes.
7
Remove the foil, and continue to bake for an additional 10 minutes, or until the cheese is golden and bubbly.
8
Serve warm and enjoy. Store any leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
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This Silly Girl's Kitchen
Pizza Pasta Bake
When it comes to two favorite meals there is nothing like mashing them together to get this Pizza Pasta Bake! A quick and easy recipe the whole family will enjoy.
4
74
45 min
TOTAL TIME
549
CALORIES
$1.41
PER SERVING
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Taste of Home
Italian Pasta Bake
I love to make this pasta bake whenever I need to bring a dish to pass. Fresh tomatoes add a nice touch that's missing from most other meat, pasta and tomato casseroles.—Karla Johnson, East Helena, Montana
16
26,582
33,347
1 hr 5 min
TOTAL TIME
566
CALORIES
$2.45
PER SERVING
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Two Peas and Their Pod
Sheet Pan Pasta Bake with Chicken and Kale
This easy sheet pan pasta bake with chicken and kale is a weeknight dinner favorite!
13
25,440
305
35 min
TOTAL TIME
746
CALORIES
$2.36
PER SERVING
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Cravings ot a Lunatic
Easy Cheesy Pasta Bake with Sausage and Peppers
This Easy Cheesy Pasta Bake with Sausage and Peppers is the perfect simple recipe for busy nights. Easy to make, impossible to resist!
3
67
40 min
TOTAL TIME
751
CALORIES
$2.49
PER SERVING
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Half Baked Harvest
Caprese Pesto Pasta Bake
Pasta tossed with slowly roasted cherry tomatoes, basil pesto, burrata cheese, and prosciutto. All baked until the cheese is melty and the prosciutto extra crisp!
99
41,452
92
45 min
TOTAL TIME
857
CALORIES
$4.31
PER SERVING
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Peas and Crayons
Creamy Broccoli Tortellini Pasta Bake
This Creamy Broccoli Tortellini Pasta Bake makes an tasty weeknight dinner any day of the week. My whole family loves this easy vegetarian meal!
5
1,602
37
35 min
TOTAL TIME
692
CALORIES
$3.75
PER SERVING
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Simply Delicious
Creamy mushroom pasta bake
This creamy mushroom pasta bake is the perfect comforting vegetarian casserole for easy weeknight dinners. Make ahead and freeze for no-fuss meals!
82
6,300
46
35 min
TOTAL TIME
724
CALORIES
$2.80
PER SERVING
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BuzzFeed
Cheesy Chicken Alfredo Pasta Bake Recipe by Tasty
Here's what you need: olive oil, chicken breasts, salt, pepper, garlic, chicken broth, heavy cream, penne pasta, parmesan cheese, mozzarella cheese, fresh parsley
7,327
28,240
5,402
50 min
TOTAL TIME
1437
CALORIES
$3.62
PER SERVING
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Krolls Korner
Cream Cheese Pasta Bake
This Cream Cheese Pasta Bake is a simple recipe made by oven roasting a block of cream cheese with cherry tomatoes and a few other basic ingredients to create a creamy, flavorful sauce!
175
21,822
24
604
CALORIES
$2.57
PER SERVING
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The Home Cook's Kitchen
Italian Sausage and Kale Pasta Bake
This Italian sausage and kale pasta bake is the perfect dinner for two! A cheesy pasta skillet bake, sized just right for two, loaded with Italian sausage and kale is on the table in just 35 minutes! This delicious dinner for two is simple to make and clean up is a breeze.
1
1,243
6
35 min
TOTAL TIME
868
CALORIES
$3.21
PER SERVING
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Wandercooks
Creamy Chicken Pasta Bake
With a crispy, cheesy crust, fried bacon and broccolini, this Creamy Chicken Pasta Bake will impress. A comforting Australian weeknight meal you can make ahead of time!
2
90
7
1 hr
TOTAL TIME
692
CALORIES
$3.07
PER SERVING
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A Spicy Perspective
Cheesy Chicken Alfredo Pasta Bake
This comforting dish is loaded with creamy Italian cheeses and precooked chicken for an easy recipe that's perfect to enjoy on a busy weeknight, or for making ahead and freezing!
2
132
13
45 min
TOTAL TIME
452
CALORIES
$1.36
PER SERVING
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Food Dolls
Lemon Garlic Parmesan Pasta Bake
Make this Parmesan Lemon Garlic Pasta in one pan for the easiest, creamiest, most delicious comfort food you'll ever create. No boiling required!
8
30,853
20
52 min
TOTAL TIME
749
CALORIES
$2.14
PER SERVING
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