37 Oven Lovin' Baked Pasta Recipes

Recipe: Healthy Turkey Lasagna

Our favorite recipe from the Cooking Light column, this lightened-up lasagna tastes every bit as flavorful as the traditional version.

Recipe: Pasta-Chicken-Broccoli Bake

Cheese-filled tortellini and a chopped pecan topping add extra flavor to this kid-friendly Pasta-Chicken-Broccoli Bake, while broccoli and red bell pepper contribute pops of color throughout this one-dish meal. Add even more fun color by using colored tortellini. The unlikely pairing of ingredients like white wine and pecans will impress guests, while the delicious buttery crackers and grated Parmesan cheese will please even the pickiest eaters. Make this casserole dish for a potluck group or your family and receive rave reviews from all. One reviewer said that she enjoyed it so much, that she immediately emailed the recipe to her girlfriends.

Recipe: Chicken-Spaghetti Casserole

Casseroles are where you can see Southern ingenuity at its best, and the eighties had no shortage of inventive ideas. This particular vintage Southern standard gives us all the warm and fuzzy memories we crave for family gatherings and neighborhood potlucks. This recipe has you preparing the whole chicken at home in a Dutch oven for versatility – its thick walls and tight-fitting lid can easily go between a hot stovetop to a broiling oven. After simmering the chicken in the Dutch oven, you'll have tender meat and a healthy homemade chicken broth. Cooking the spaghetti in the chicken broth for even stronger, more savory flavor.

Recipe: Meatball Pasta Bake

Orange juice and fennel give this quick supper bright, fresh flavor. Chop fennel as you would an onion, or omit it, if desired.

Recipe: Baked Ziti with Sausage

Pancetta, or cured pork belly, is the same thing as bacon without the smoke. Find it in the deli case of most supermarkets. Native to Italy, San Marzano tomatoes are known for their sweet flavor. Consider trying them in place of regular crushed tomatoes in the sauce.

Recipe: Mac and Cheese with Ham

This delicious mac and cheese is light on butter and cheese yet still melts in your mouth. Change the flavor profile of the recipe with combinations such as sweet peas and proscuitto or ham and broccoli.

Recipe: Creamy Spring Pasta Bake

Baked pasta gets a spring spin with baby sweet peas and ham. We love the crunchy, savory topping made with croutons and Parmesan cheese.

Recipe: Pizza Casserole Deluxe

Win over all of the kids and grown-ups in your house with this new instant classic that feeds more than two everything pizzas. Fresh and packaged mozzarella give it the best melty consistency.

Recipe: Fresh Vegetable Lasagna

This vegetable lasagna showcases a plethora of fresh veggies from zucchini, to mushrooms, to red and yellow bell peppers.

Recipe: King Ranch Chicken Mac and Cheese

All the flavors of a favorite casserole come together in the comfort of mac and cheese. Freeze this hearty, cheesy favorite in lidded bakeware for easy transport between oven, freezer, and fridge.

Recipe: New Tuna Casserole

Our take on the classic hits the high notes: creamy, cheesy, fresh, and crunchy. Resist digging into the casserole right out of the oven. Letting it stand for 10 minutes allows it to firm up to the perfect consistency.

Recipe: Green Bean Lasagna

Lasagna may not be the first thing you think of when you imagine classic Thanksgiving sides, but our take on this classic holiday dish will have you loving this new twist. It mixes the smooth taste of perfectly cooked pasta noodles with the crunch of just-right green beans, the creaminess of ricotta and shredded Italian cheese, and the sweetness of onions and mushrooms. Top this casserole with crushed buttery crackers and French fried onions and you will wonder how you ever enjoyed your green bean casserole any other way. This will be the update that will become your go-to family classic casserole for years to come.

Recipe: Classic Chicken Tetrazzini

Freshly-grated Parmesan adds the cheesy flavor to this casserole. This recipe is great for making ahead and freezing.

Recipe: Crispy Chicken Thighs with Pasta and Pesto

This stovetop-to-oven method yields crisp, dark-golden skin and juicy, tender meat.

Recipe: Lasagna Roll Ups

These lasagna rolls are the perfect meal to freeze individually and thaw according to your dinnertime head count.

Recipe: Vanessa's Make-Ahead Beefy Lasagna

Ready in 90 Minutes
A container of refrigerated pesto adds distinctive flavor to this basic beef-and-cheese lasagna, and the unbaked lasagna can be frozen for up to three months.

Recipe: Chicken-and-Broccoli Pasta Bake

With just 15 minutes of hands-on time, you can get this family-friendly dinner on the table.

Recipe: Creamy Chicken Alfredo Casserole

This simple pasta bake recipe is the perfect example of dressing up a jar of pasta sauce at suppertime.

Recipe: Smoked-Pork-Stuffed Pasta Shells

Pick up smoked barbecue from your favorite local spot for this super-easy supper. Plus, the recipe includes directions for baking right away or freezing and baking later for busy weeks.

Recipe: Baked Ziti with Summer Vegetables

Lighten up your usual pasta bake with fresh farmers' market veggies this summer.

Recipe: Turkey-Noodle-Poppy Seed Casserole

This recipe came from the pages of the November 1990 issue of Southern Living, and it has undoubtedly stood the test of time.

Recipe: Butternut Squash Lasagna

This fall version of lasagna is the ideal hearty dinner for a chilly night.

Recipe: Creamy Kale and Pasta Bake

Reviewers rave about this comforting pasta bake that sneaks in good-for-you kale (even kids love it!).

Recipe: Spinach-and-Herb Pastatta

This cross between a frittata and your usual pasta night dinner is pretty enough for Mama's visit.

Recipe: Ham and Noodle Casserole

This retro casserole is just the thing to have sitting in your freezer for Sunday suppers or busy weeknights.

Recipe: Chicken-Bacon Ranch Casserole

Three words that make any dinner a hit? Chicken, bacon, and ranch.

Recipe: Spinach-Ravioli Lasagna

Store-bought sauces and frozen ravioli meet in this extra-creamy twist on lasagna.

Recipe: Fusilli Pasta with Spinach, Tomato, and Bacon

We love using our sheet pan for easy one-dish dinners, but did you know you can use it for pasta night, too? Meet the cheesy recipe you'll make on repeat.

Recipe: Italian Casserole

This has been a Southern Living standby for decades of holidays. It's always ready in the freezer for drop-by guests!

Recipe: Baked Tortellini Alfredo With Mushrooms

We can't count how many times a package of refrigerated tortellini has saved us from a boring dinner.

Recipe: Homestyle Ground Beef Casserole

We know there's a package of ground beef sitting in your freezer right now—here's what to do with it.

Recipe: Three-Cheese Pasta Bake

This grown-up version of mac and cheese is just as delicious as the classic recipe.

Recipe: Pizza Spaghetti Casserole

You can freeze this casserole unbaked for up to a month for nights when you're in need of a kid-friendly dinner that no one will whine about.

Recipe: Chicken-and-Broccoli Skillet Pasta

You pop this skillet supper under the broiler to be sure the cheese gets nice and melty.

Recipe: Greek Baked Ziti

The combination of Greek spices will make your pasta supper feel special.

Recipe: Leftover Turkey Casserole

Your day-after-Thanksgiving leftovers just got so much tastier than a turkey sandwich.

Recipe: Homemade Baked Lasagna

Consider this your go-to, no-frills lasagna recipe.