Indulge in a culinary journey with our delectable pasta casserole recipes, a symphony of flavors that will tantalize your taste buds. From the classic Baked Ziti, a harmonious blend of tender pasta, rich tomato sauce, and melted cheese, to the hearty Sausage and Tortellini Casserole, a delightful combination of savory sausage, plump tortellini, and a creamy sauce, our recipes offer a diverse range of flavors to suit every palate.
Embark on a culinary adventure with our Spinach and Artichoke Stuffed Shells, where tender shells embrace a luscious filling of spinach, artichoke hearts, and a creamy sauce, or relish the comforting goodness of our Chicken Alfredo Casserole, a harmonious blend of tender chicken, velvety Alfredo sauce, and pasta, baked to perfection.
For a vegetarian delight, our Roasted Vegetable Lasagna is a symphony of grilled summer vegetables, layered between sheets of pasta and a rich tomato sauce, creating a symphony of flavors and textures. And for a unique twist, our Pesto Pasta Casserole combines the vibrant flavors of pesto sauce, sun-dried tomatoes, and pine nuts with the comforting embrace of pasta and cheese.
Each recipe has been carefully crafted to ensure an unforgettable culinary experience. Whether you seek a classic comfort dish or a unique culinary adventure, our pasta casserole recipes will guide you towards a delectable masterpiece that will leave your taste buds dancing with joy.
PASTA CRAB CASSEROLE
This is an easy dish to freeze ahead for company. A yummy combination of spiral pasta, crab and sauteed veggies is coated with a buttery sauce, then covered with cheddar cheese. All that's needed to complete the meal is a warm garlic bread and a tossed green salad. -Georgia Mountain Tampa, Florida
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 50m
Yield 2 casseroles (3-4 servings each).
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Cook pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a skillet, saute onions, mushrooms and green pepper in butter until crisp-tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Remove from the heat. Drain pasta; add to vegetable mixture. Stir in the crab, sour cream, salt and basil. , Transfer to two greased 8-in. square baking dishes. Sprinkle with cheese. Cover and freeze one casserole for up to 3 months. Cover and bake the second casserole at 350° for 20 minutes. Uncover and bake 5 minutes longer. , To use frozen casserole: Thaw in the refrigerator overnight. Remove from the refrigerator 30 minutes before baking. Cover and bake at 350° for 55-60 minutes or until heated through.
Nutrition Facts :
PIZZA PASTA CASSEROLE
Kids will line up for this zippy pizza-flavored dish. The recipe makes two casseroles, so you can serve one to your family right away and keep the other in the freezer for another night. -Nancy Scarlett, Graham, North Carolina
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 45m
Yield 2 casseroles (10 servings each).
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350°. In a large skillet, cook beef and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. Stir in spaghetti sauce and pasta. , Transfer to 2 greased 13x9-in. baking dishes. Sprinkle with cheese. Arrange pepperoni over the top. , Bake, uncovered, 25-30 minutes or until heated through. Freeze option: Cool unbaked casseroles; cover and freeze up to 3 months. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Remove from refrigerator 30 minutes before baking. Preheat oven to 350°. Bake as directed, increasing time to 35-40 minutes or until heated through and a thermometer inserted in center reads 165°.,
Nutrition Facts : Calories 301 calories, Fat 15g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 46mg cholesterol, Sodium 545mg sodium, Carbohydrate 22g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 19g protein.
PORTOBELLO PENNE PASTA CASSEROLE
Portabello mushrooms, spinach, cheeses and penne combine to make a delicious casserole dish - perfect for family dinners or a party.
Provided by chmadden
Categories Main Dish Recipes Casserole Recipes Vegetable
Time 45m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease a 9x13 inch baking dish.
- Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Place pasta in the pot, cook for 8 to 10 minutes, until al dente, and drain.
- Heat the oil in a saucepan over medium heat. Stir in the mushrooms, cook 1 minute, and set aside. Melt margarine in the saucepan. Mix in flour, garlic, and basil. Gradually mix in milk until thickened. Stir in 1 cup cheese until melted. Remove saucepan from heat, and mix in cooked pasta, mushrooms, spinach, and soy sauce. Transfer to the prepared baking dish, and top with remaining cheese.
- Bake 20 minutes in the preheated oven, until bubbly and lightly brown.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 380.4 calories, Carbohydrate 32.1 g, Cholesterol 23 mg, Fat 21.3 g, Fiber 2.9 g, Protein 16 g, SaturatedFat 6.3 g, Sodium 811.1 mg, Sugar 4.6 g
TUNA-PASTA CASSEROLE
Looking for a delicious dinner recipe? Then check out this tuna and pasta casserole dish that's ready in less than an hour!
Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Entree
Time 50m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Heat oven to 350°F.
- Cook and drain pasta as directed on package.
- Meanwhile, in 1 1/2-quart saucepan, melt butter over low heat. Stir in flour and salt. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until smooth and bubbly; remove from heat. Gradually stir in milk. Heat to boiling, stirring constantly. Boil and stir 1 minute. Stir in cheese until melted.
- Stir in pasta, broccoli and tuna; mix well. Spoon into ungreased 2-quart casserole. Cover and bake about 25 minutes or until hot and bubbly.
- Meanwhile, in small bowl, mix topping ingredients. Sprinkle topping over casserole. Bake uncovered about 5 minutes longer or until topping is toasted.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 380, Carbohydrate 37 g, Cholesterol 55 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 3 g, Protein 25 g, SaturatedFat 8 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 910 mg, Sugar 6 g, TransFat 1/2 g
CHEESY LAYERED GROUND BEEF AND PASTA CASSEROLE
This is a great casserole, it tastes similar to lasagna. You can also top with grated cheese the last 15 minutes of baking if desired, I also like to add in some green bell pepper and dried chili flakes for heat but that is optional.
Provided by Kittencalrecipezazz
Categories Meat
Time 55m
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Set oven to 350 degrees.
- Grease a large lasagna dish.
- Cook the pasta until only firm-tender; drain (it does not have to measure exactly 4 cups cooked, careful not to overcook the pasta as it will cook more in the oven) drain and transfer to a bowl, toss with a couple tablespoons oil to prevent sticking; set aside.
- In a skillet, cook ground beef, onion, jalapenos (if using) mushrooms and minced garlic until meat is brown and cooked stir in 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, tomato sauce salt and pepper, stir until heated through (you can the sauce for up to 45 minutes on low heat).
- Spread 1/2 meat sauce on bottom of pan.
- Spread 1/2 noodles on top of sauce.
- Top noodles with 1 cup mozza cheese.
- Mix 1 cup cottage cheese with 1/2 cup sour cream and 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese.
- Spread over mozzeralla cheese.
- Top with remaining tomato sauce, noodles,and remaining mozza cheese.
- Sprinkle with remaining 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese.
- Bake, covered for 20 mins, uncover casserole (at this point you can sprinkle with grated mozzeralla or cheddar cheese if desired).
- Return to oven to bake for another 10-15 mins, or until bubbly.
MAKE-AHEAD CHEESY SOUTHWEST CHICKEN AND PASTA CASSEROLE
Plan ahead and put this party-ready casserole in the freezer for your next big get-together! Once it's thawed, top with tortilla chips, and bake for a cheesy-crunchy crowd pleaser that packs tons of flavor and just the right amount of heat.
Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Entree
Time 1h25m
Yield 10
Number Of Ingredients 18
Steps:
- Heat oven to 350°F. Spray bottom and sides of 13x9-inch (3-quart) glass baking dish with cooking spray.
- In 4-quart saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Stir in onion, bell pepper, poblano and jalapeño chiles; cook about 6 minutes or until vegetables are softened. Stir in flour and taco seasoning mix; cook and stir 1 minute. Gradually beat in broth with whisk. Heat to boiling, stirring constantly; boil and stir 1 minute. Remove from heat; stir in cream cheese and Cheddar cheese.
- Meanwhile, cook pasta as directed on package for minimum cook time. Drain; stir pasta into sauce with chicken, frozen corn and black beans. Pour pasta mixture into baking dish, and pour enchilada sauce over top.
- Bake 15 minutes. Remove from oven, and sprinkle with tortilla chips. Bake 15 to 20 minutes or until heated through and sauce is bubbling around edges. Let stand 15 minutes before serving. Garnish with cilantro and red onion just before serving.
- To freeze: Line 13x9-inch (3-quart) glass baking dish with foil, making sure foil is as smooth as possible, as wrinkled foil may get stuck in sauce during freezing process. Leave enough overhang to lift casserole out of dish. Spray foil with cooking spray. Cover and refrigerate sauce 30 to 40 minutes before assembling casserole. Mix sauce with cooked pasta, chicken, frozen corn and beans; spread in lined baking dish (do not add enchilada sauce); cover tightly with another layer of foil. Freeze unbaked casserole about 8 hours or until completely frozen. Transfer frozen casserole to labeled 2-gallon resealable freezer plastic bag. Remove air; seal and freeze up to three months. To bake: Remove foil, and transfer to 13x9-inch (3-quart) glass baking dish sprayed with cooking spray. Cover and thaw in refrigerator until completely thawed, at least 48 hours. Heat oven to 350°F. Remove cover, and top with enchilada sauce. Bake 20 minutes; top with crushed tortilla chips. Bake 25 to 30 minutes or until heated through and bubbly around edges (165°F in center). Let stand 15 minutes. Top with cilantro and red onion just before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 490, Carbohydrate 61 g, Cholesterol 55 mg, Fat 2 1/2, Fiber 7 g, Protein 21 g, SaturatedFat 8 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 910 mg, Sugar 5 g, TransFat 0 g
CREAMY HAM PASTA CASSEROLE
Top a rich casserole with a little crunch, and you've got a dish the whole family will love! -Marion Little, Humboldt, Tennessee
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 40m
Yield 2 casseroles (9 servings each).
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Cook pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a Dutch oven, saute the celery, pepper and onion in butter until tender. Stir in the soup, milk and salt. In a very large bowl, combine the soup mixture, ham and mushrooms. Drain pasta; add to soup mixture and toss to coat., Transfer to two greased 13x9-in. baking dishes. Top with cracker crumbs. Cover and freeze one casserole for up to 3 months. Bake the remaining casserole, uncovered, at 350° for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown., To use frozen casserole: Thaw in the refrigerator overnight. Remove from the refrigerator 30 minutes before baking. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 50-55 minutes or until heated through.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 345 calories, Fat 10g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 30mg cholesterol, Sodium 1107mg sodium, Carbohydrate 48g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 16g protein.
HAM, ASPARAGUS, AND PASTA CASSEROLE
I have no idea where this came from, but I'm pretty sure I tweaked it from some cookbook or another. This is not only easy, it's incredibly tasty. Not too heavy, and doesn't take long in the oven so it's not bad for a summertime casserole.
Provided by Felix4067
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 30m
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Cook pasta in boiling water seven minutes.
- Add asparagus; cook an additional 2-3 minutes; drain.
- Meanwhile, melt butter in large frying pan and preheat oven to 450°F.
- Add onion to butter and saute 4-5 minutes, just until softened.
- Combine flour, thyme, salt, and pepper in a bowl.
- Add milk and chicken broth; combine well with a whisk.
- Add milk mixture to frying pan.
- Cook over medium heat, stirring frequently, until thickened (about 5 minutes).
- Remove sauce from heat; stir in lemon juice.
- Combine all ingredients except parmesan and bread crumbs in a large casserole dish.
- Combine parmesan and bread crumbs, and sprinkle over top of casserole.
- Bake at 450F for approximately 10 minutes, until casserole is bubbly and the bread crumbs are golden brown.
CHICKEN PASTA CASSEROLE
Preparing this family favorite on Sunday night will ensure a fuss-free Monday night dinner. -Marianna Pickering, Neenah, Wisconsin
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 1h20m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Cook noodles according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large bowl, combine the Parmesan cheese, egg, garlic powder and 1 teaspoon pepper; set aside. Drain noodles and rinse in cold water; add to egg mixture. Set aside., In a large skillet, cook the chicken, onion, celery and remaining pepper in butter over medium heat for 12-15 minutes or until chicken is no longer pink. Stir in 1/2 cup cream; heat through., In a greased 13x9-in. baking dish, layer half of the noodle mixture, chicken mixture and mozzarella cheese. Repeat layers. Combine the soup, wine, parsley and remaining cream; pour over top. Cover and refrigerate overnight., Remove from the refrigerator 30 minutes before baking. Cover and bake at 350° for 40 minutes. Bake, uncovered, for 15-20 minutes longer or until bubbly and cheese is melted., Or before refrigerating, cover and freeze casserole for up to 3 months., To use frozen casserole: Thaw in the refrigerator overnight. Remove from the refrigerator 30 minutes before baking. Bake according to directions.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 546 calories, Fat 26g fat (15g saturated fat), Cholesterol 186mg cholesterol, Sodium 780mg sodium, Carbohydrate 35g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 38g protein.
HAM AND CHEESE PASTA CASSEROLE
A fairly cheap and easy casserole that my mom used to make me with ham that was leftover from holidays. I love it!
Provided by anagyRN
Categories Main Dish Recipes Pork Ham
Time 50m
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook elbow macaroni in the boiling water, stirring occasionally, until cooked through but firm to the bite, 8 minutes; drain.
- Combine macaroni, Cheddar cheese, ham, and mayonnaise in a 9x13 baking dish until well mixed.
- Sprinkle bread crumbs over the macaroni casserole.
- Bake casserole in the preheated oven until bread crumbs are lightly browned, about 25 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 351.7 calories, Carbohydrate 35.8 g, Cholesterol 29.4 mg, Fat 16.9 g, Fiber 2.1 g, Protein 13.4 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, Sodium 379.3 mg, Sugar 1.3 g
BAKED MEATBALL AND PASTA CASSEROLE
This is one of those super easy delicious weeknight meals. The pasta actually is cooked in the oven to add flavor. You can use homemade meatballs or precooked frozen meatballs. Yummy!
Provided by MCsOnTheSquare
Categories Weeknight
Time 55m
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 375 Degrees and Grease a 3 Quart Casserole Dish.
- Melt the 1 TBSP Butter over medium heat and add the green bell pepper and onion. Cook until tender, approximately 5 minutes.
- Pour the jar of pasta sauce, the 2 cups of water, the package of frozen meatballs, the 2 1/2 cups of uncooked macaroni, 1 TSP Italian Seasoning directly into the casserole dish. Add the onion and green pepper. Stir all ingredients until combined.
- Bake covered for 45 minutes at 375 Degrees. Remove from oven after the 45 minutes is up and sprinkle the 2 Cups of Mozzarella and 1/4 Cup of Parmesan Cheese over the top. Place back in the oven uncovered and broil on high for around 3 minutes or until the cheese is bubbly.
- This will make 4 Huge Servings or 6 Normal Servings. Freezes Well!
- Enjoy and always let you kitchen be your favorite restaurant!
BAKED PASTA CASSEROLE
Really easy and filling recipe. Serve with a tossed salad and garlic bread.
Provided by Dawn
Categories World Cuisine Recipes European Italian
Time 1h30m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil; add mostaccioli and cook, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, 8 to 10 minutes. Drain.
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Coat the inside of a 9x13-inch baking dish with cooking spray.
- Heat a large, deep skillet over medium-high heat. Cook and stir beef, onion, and garlic in the hot skillet until beef is browned and crumbly, 5 to 7 minutes; drain and discard grease.
- Mix pasta sauce, Italian seasoning, cumin, salt, black pepper, and garlic salt into ground beef mixture; bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer until flavors have blended, about 20 minutes.
- Stir sour cream, cream cheese, and ricotta cheese together in a bowl until smooth. Stir cheese mixture and pasta together in a bowl until evenly coated; spread into the prepared baking dish. Spoon pasta sauce mixture over pasta mixture. Cover dish with aluminum foil.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes. Remove foil and sprinkle Cheddar cheese over pasta sauce. Bake until cheese is bubbling, about 20 minutes more.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 666.9 calories, Carbohydrate 53.8 g, Cholesterol 111.2 mg, Fat 37.4 g, Fiber 5.1 g, Protein 29.5 g, SaturatedFat 19.9 g, Sodium 958.3 mg, Sugar 13.9 g
TACO PASTA CASSEROLE
This is a casserole I came up with when I worked in a group home where I had to cook dinner for 6 grown men. Please note: some of these are estimates as I honestly don't know the exact size on some of these containers for Zaar's computer. Use whatever you can find in your store (12, 8, 16 ounce)
Provided by Skipps Kitchen
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 50m
Yield 6-8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- Cook Pasta until done.
- While pasta is cooking brown the ground beef.
- Drain ground beef and add taco seasoning per packet directions.
- Drain Pasta and put into large mixing bowl.
- Fold in Salsa, 1/2 the Cheese, and Ground Meat.
- Put into 13X9 casserole dish.
- Top with remaining Cheese.
- Bake for 30 minutes until warmed through - Cheese should be melted and bubbly.
- Top with Sour Cream, Shredded Lettuce, Sliced Black Olives etc. Whatever you use to top your tacos!
PIZZA PASTA CASSEROLE
All your favorite pizza toppings mixed together with pasta make this Pizza Pasta Casserole a family favorite!
Categories Dinner
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Prepare the pasta as directed on the package.
- While the pasta is cooking, place a large skillet over medium high heat on the stove top. Warm up the olive oil in the skillet and then add the onions and green pepper.
- Cook for a few minutes until vegetables are tender, then add the mushrooms and garlic. Cook for 1 more minute. Push everything to the side of the pan and add the sausage.
- Cook the sausage, breaking it into small pieces as it cooks. Cook until it's no longer pink. Drain grease. Add in the pepperoni slices and stir together.
- Add in remaining ingredients to the skillet except for Mozzarella cheese.
- Turn the heat down to medium and let the mixture simmer for 2-3 minutes so that the flavors can meld together.
- Turn off the heat and add the cooked pasta to the skillet pan. Mix everything together.
- Spray a large 9 x 13 inch baking pan with non-stick cooking spray.
- Dump the pasta mixture into the pan. Top with Mozzarella cheese and any other toppings you prefer.
- Bake in the oven (uncovered) for about 30 minutes or until cheese is melted and pasta is heated through.
Nutrition Facts : Servingsize 1 serving, Calories 975 kcal, Fat 68 g, SaturatedFat 22 g, Cholesterol 225 mg, Sodium 2686 mg, Carbohydrate 20 g, Sugar 7 g, Protein 90 mg
SPICY SHRIMP AND SCALLOPS PASTA CASSEROLE
Have not had the chance to try this yet, but this is my kind of dish. Can be prepared ahead and baked at dinner time. Sounds wonderful!
Provided by Marie
Categories Penne
Time 1h5m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Grease a 9x13 baking dish and set aside.
- Heat oil in saucepan, add onion and garlic and saute for 2 minutes.
- Add tomatoes, sauce, salt, red pepper, black pepper and basil.
- Simmer for 30 minutes, uncovered.
- Cook Penne pasta for 9 minutes, drain and add to prepared baking dish.
- In separate saucepan, melt butter, add shrimp and cook for 2 to 3 minutes.
- Add scallops and cook for 30 seconds, just to coat.
- Spoon seafood over noodles and top with tomato sauce.
- Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.
- Bake, covered for 35 minutes at 350 degrees, then uncover and bake for 10 minutes more.
KIELBASA PASTA CASSEROLE
An irresistible, quick, and easy casserole with kielbasa, ziti and tomatoes and topped with Monterey Jack cheese. Loved by every kid and adult I've ever made it for! Serve with loaf of Italian bread and a green salad.
Provided by BONNIE Q.
Categories Meat and Poultry Recipes Pork Sausage
Time 1h
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain.
- In a medium skillet over medium-high heat, cook sausage in oil until browned on both sides, 5 minutes.
- In a large bowl, combine ziti, sausage, stewed tomatoes, tomato sauce, oregano, parsley and pepper. Mix well. Pour into 9x13 baking dish. Sprinkle with bread crumbs and top with shredded cheese.
- Cover with foil and bake in preheated oven 30 minutes. Remove foil and bake 10 to 15 minutes more, until top is golden.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 608.4 calories, Carbohydrate 60.3 g, Cholesterol 65 mg, Fat 29.5 g, Fiber 4.6 g, Protein 25.2 g, SaturatedFat 12 g, Sodium 1484.2 mg, Sugar 14 g
CREAMY PASTA CASSEROLE
This easy meal uses cream cheese to add an extra creamy texture to ingredients that are usually on hand. Quick and delicious!
Provided by Crystal Wold
Categories World Cuisine Recipes European Italian
Time 45m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook the bow-tie pasta at a boil, stirring occasionally, until cooked through yet firm to the bite, about 12 minutes; drain and return pasta to pot. Melt cream cheese into the pasta. Stir pasta sauce, Italian seasoning, and red pepper flakes into the pasta mixture.
- Heat a skillet over medium heat. Break ground beef into small pieces and add to the skillet; cook and stir until some of the fat has rendered, 2 to 3 minutes. Add onion and garlic to the beef, continue cooking until the ground beef is completely browned, about 5 minutes more. Stir beef mixture into the pasta mixture.
- Pour pasta-and-beef mixture into a 3-quart casserole dish. Sprinkle mozzarella cheese over the dish.
- Bake in preheated oven until the mozzarella cheese melts, 5 to 10 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 400.7 calories, Carbohydrate 44.5 g, Cholesterol 57.1 mg, Fat 16.1 g, Fiber 4 g, Protein 19.6 g, SaturatedFat 7.3 g, Sodium 465.1 mg, Sugar 9.6 g
ITALIAN SAUSAGE AND PASTA CASSEROLE
This is a super-easy, super-quick casserole dish that I came up with last week. I used Italian turkey sausage that my husband had grilled while we were barbecuing the day before. I also used wheat rotini pasta, but I think any kind of pasta would work. The rest of the quantities are just estimates ... you could use more or less depending on your tastes. I used whole cumin, fennel, thyme, and rosemary and lightly ground them with a pestle, but you could also use pre-ground. My husband, who is not usually a casserole lover, has been raving about this ever since, and my daughter, who usually hates zucchini, cleaned her plate without even a mention of it.
Provided by mamabear22
Categories < 60 Mins
Time 35m
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350.
- Prepare pasta as directed, rinse with cold water, and set aside.
- As pasta is cooking, cook Italian sausage as desired. (I like to pre-cook sausages, as they are easier to cut once they are already cooked.).
- After sausages are cooked, remove from pan and set aside.
- In a large pan, saute onion, peppers, zucchini, and garlic in olive oil until opaque.
- Season with cumin, thyme, basil, rosemary, salt, and pepper.
- Slice sausages into bite-size pieces, then add sausages, tomatoes, and pasta to the vegetables and stir.
- Spray large casserole dish with cooking spray and transfer entire mixture into dish.
- Top with feta cheese.
- Bake, uncovered, at 350 for 15-20 minutes, until cheese starts to melt.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 379.5, Fat 13.3, SaturatedFat 5.4, Cholesterol 46.4, Sodium 843.6, Carbohydrate 46.9, Fiber 4, Sugar 7.3, Protein 18.6
CREAMY CHEESY CHICKEN PASTA CASSEROLE
I made this recipe up one night when I found a recipe calling for frozen pasta vegetable mix. This is much more economical and much tastier. Even my husband who does not like vegetables loves it.
Provided by PaigeParkerMomma
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 1h
Yield 6-8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Cook chicken breast (I use my George Foreman Grill cooks them fast and without any added fat).
- Chop chicken up into small bite-size pieces.
- Cook Rotini as directed on box.
- Cook vegetables until tender then drain.
- In large sauce pan blend together soup, milk and cheese stir until melted.
- Add in the chicken pasta and vegetables.
- Pour into Pam sprayed 9x13-inch baking pan.
- Cover with foil.
- Bake 35-45 minutes at 350°F.
LOUISIANA CRAWFISH PASTA CASSEROLE
A favorite casserole that is popular in Louisiana. I saw it many times when I was living Louisiana and got this recipe from a friend there. It's easy to make, too!
Provided by pavut
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 40m
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Melt butter in pan, cook vegetables until tender. Add milk, can of tomatos, can of soup, and crawfish, and bring to a boil. Simmer about 15 minutes.
- Remove from heat and melt velveeta cheese into mixture. (works better if cheese is in chunks).
- Mix in cooked pasta, and place all in baking dish. You can put cheddar cheese and/or breadcrumbs on top, or leave it plain.
- Bake in oven at 350° for 25 minutes or until done.
Tips:
- Use high-quality ingredients. Fresh, flavorful ingredients will make a big difference in the final dish.
- Don't overcook the pasta. Pasta should be cooked al dente, or slightly firm to the bite.
- Use a variety of cheeses. Different cheeses will give your casserole a complex flavor.
- Don't be afraid to experiment. There are many different ways to make a pasta casserole, so feel free to try different ingredients and combinations.
- Make sure the casserole is cooked all the way through. The center of the casserole should reach an internal temperature of 165 degrees Fahrenheit.
Conclusion:
Pasta casserole is a versatile and delicious dish that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. It's a great way to use up leftover pasta, and it's also a budget-friendly meal. With so many different variations to choose from, there's sure to be a pasta casserole recipe that everyone will love.
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