Best 11 Tasty Pasta Bake Recipes

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Indulge in a culinary journey with our tantalizing pasta bake recipes, a symphony of flavors that will tantalize your taste buds. From the classic lasagna, a timeless favorite with layers of pasta, hearty sauce, and melted cheese, to the innovative pesto pasta bake, a vibrant combination of fresh basil, pine nuts, and sun-dried tomatoes, our collection offers a diverse range of dishes to suit every palate.

Embark on a culinary adventure with our creamy chicken pasta bake, a comforting blend of tender chicken, silky sauce, and al dente pasta, or explore the depths of flavor with our hearty sausage pasta bake, a rustic delight featuring succulent sausage, aromatic fennel, and a rich tomato sauce. For a vegetarian delight, our roasted vegetable pasta bake bursts with the goodness of colorful vegetables, roasted to perfection and nestled in a creamy sauce.

Each recipe is carefully curated with step-by-step instructions, detailed ingredient lists, and helpful tips to ensure a successful and enjoyable cooking experience. Whether you're a seasoned chef or a novice in the kitchen, our pasta bake recipes are designed to guide you towards culinary success. So, gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and prepare to be amazed by the delectable pasta bakes that await you.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

CHEESY CHICKEN ALFREDO PASTA BAKE RECIPE BY TASTY



Cheesy Chicken Alfredo Pasta Bake Recipe by Tasty image

Here's what you need: olive oil, chicken breasts, salt, pepper, garlic, chicken broth, heavy cream, penne pasta, parmesan cheese, mozzarella cheese, fresh parsley

Provided by Tasty

Categories     Dinner

Time 50m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 tablespoon olive oil
3 chicken breasts, cubed
salt, to taste
pepper, to taste
4 cloves garlic, minced
2 ½ cups chicken broth
2 ½ cups heavy cream
1 lb penne pasta, uncooked
2 cups parmesan cheese
2 cups mozzarella cheese
1 handful fresh parsley, chopped

Steps:

  • In a pot, heat oil and add chicken.
  • Season chicken with salt and pepper.
  • Add garlic, then brown the chicken.
  • Add broth, heavy cream, and pasta, and bring to a boil.
  • Cover and reduce the heat to a simmer for 15-20 min.
  • Turn off heat and stir in 1 ½ cups (165 grams) of parmesan cheese.
  • Pour half of the pasta into a greased 11×7 inch or 9×13 inch (28x18 cm or 33x23 cm) baking dish.
  • Sprinkle evenly with 1 cup (115 grams) of mozzarella cheese.
  • Layer the remaining half of the pasta evenly on top. Sprinkle evenly with 1 cup of mozzarella (115 grams) and ½ cup (55 grams) of parmesan.
  • Broil 10 - 15 minutes, or until the cheese is golden brown. Remove and sprinkle with fresh parsley.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1227 calories, Carbohydrate 83 grams, Fat 77 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 58 grams, Sugar 9 grams

SOUTHWEST CHICKEN ALFREDO PASTA BAKE RECIPE BY TASTY



Southwest Chicken Alfredo Pasta Bake Recipe by Tasty image

Here's what you need: fusilli pasta, corn, black beans, cooked chicken, alfredo sauce, taco seasoning, monterey jack cheese, cheddar cheese, fresh cilantro

Provided by Claire Nolan

Categories     Dinner

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

8 oz fusilli pasta
8 oz corn, drained
8 oz black beans, drained & rinsed
2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
16 oz alfredo sauce
1 tablespoon taco seasoning
1 cup monterey jack cheese
1 cup cheddar cheese
fresh cilantro, chopped

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350˚F (180˚C)
  • Cook the fusilli pasta according to box instructions. This will make about 4½ cups (900g) of cooked pasta.
  • In a large bowl, mix together cooked pasta, corn, black beans, cooked chicken, alfredo sauce, and taco seasoning.
  • Pour into a 9x13-inch (23x33 cm) baking pan and spread evenly around the pan.
  • Sprinkle Monterey Jack and cheddar cheese over the top and cover with foil.
  • Bake for 35 minutes, uncovering after 20 minutes to allow the cheese to brown.
  • Garnish with cilantro.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 486 calories, Carbohydrate 34 grams, Fat 25 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 31 grams, Sugar 3 grams

GARLIC PARMESAN CHICKEN PASTA BAKE RECIPE BY TASTY



Garlic Parmesan Chicken Pasta Bake Recipe by Tasty image

Here's what you need: butter, garlic, fresh thyme, fresh sage, fresh rosemary, flour, milk, no-boil pasta, cooked chicken, frozen peas, parmesan cheese, water, breadcrumb, fresh parsley

Provided by Tasty

Categories     Dinner

Yield 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

6 tablespoons butter
1 ½ tablespoons garlic, minced
1 sprig fresh thyme
1 sprig fresh sage
1 sprig fresh rosemary
6 tablespoons flour
5 cups milk
12 sheets no-boil pasta
3 cups cooked chicken, chopped
2 cups frozen peas
1 cup parmesan cheese, plus more for topping
1 cup water
¼ cup breadcrumb
fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish

Steps:

  • Melt butter, add garlic, thyme, sage and rosemary. Sauté until fragrant. Remove the thyme, sage and rosemary.
  • Add flour and stir.
  • Add the milk, a little bit at a time, and whisk after each addition. Repeat until all the milk is gone. Keep whisking until it has thickened and coats the back of a spoon.
  • Grease a 9×13 inch (22 x33 cm) pan. Cover bottom with a layer of pasta, half of the chicken, half of the peas, a ⅓ of the parmesan, a ⅓ water and ⅓ of the sauce.
  • Repeat once. Top with noodles, remaining water and cheese.
  • Cover with foil and bake for 40 minutes at 400°F (200°C).
  • Remove the foil, sprinkle the top with breadcrumbs.
  • Broil for 5-10 minutes or until golden brown.
  • Serve with chopped parsley as garnish.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 257 calories, Carbohydrate 14 grams, Fat 13 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 19 grams, Sugar 6 grams

FAJITA PASTA BAKE RECIPE BY TASTY



Fajita Pasta Bake Recipe by Tasty image

Here's what you need: yellow bell pepper, green bell pepper, red bell pepper, mushroom, medium yellow onion, chili powder, paprika, garlic powder, cumin, salt, pepper, olive oil, penne pasta, sour cream, shredded pepper jack cheese, fresh parsley

Provided by Gwenaelle Le Cochennec

Categories     Dinner

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 yellow bell pepper, seeded and sliced
1 green bell pepper, seeded and sliced
1 red bell pepper, seeded and sliced
2 ½ cups mushroom, sliced
1 medium yellow onion, diced
1 tablespoon chili powder
1 tablespoon paprika
1 tablespoon garlic powder
1 tablespoon cumin
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon pepper
3 tablespoons olive oil
4 cups penne pasta, uncooked
1 ½ cups sour cream
3 cups shredded pepper jack cheese
fresh parsley, chopped. for garnish

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
  • In a nonstick baking dish, add the bell peppers, mushrooms, and onion.
  • In a small bowl, combine the chili powder, paprika, garlic powder, cumin, salt, and pepper.
  • Pour the olive oil and half of the spice mix over the vegetables and toss well to coat.
  • Bake the vegetables for about 30 minutes, stirring occasionally, until tender.
  • In a large pot of boiling water, cook the pasta according to the package instructions, until tender.
  • Drain the pasta, reserving about 1 cup (240 ml) of cooking water.
  • Return the drained pasta to the pot and add the roasted vegetables. Add the rest of the spice mix, the reserved pasta water, and the sour cream and mix to combine.
  • Transfer the pasta mixture to the baking dish used for roasting the vegetables and spread evenly. Sprinkle the cheese over the top.
  • Bake for about 15 minutes, until the cheese is golden brown.
  • Let cool for about 5 minutes, then serve. Garnish with parsley, if desired.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 828 calories, Carbohydrate 98 grams, Fat 34 grams, Fiber 6 grams, Protein 31 grams, Sugar 9 grams

BBQ CHICKEN PASTA BAKE RECIPE BY TASTY



BBQ Chicken Pasta Bake Recipe by Tasty image

Here's what you need: rotisserie chicken, diced tomato, corn, red onion, ranch dressing, BBQ sauce, fusilli pasta, pepper, shredded mozzarella cheese, fresh parsley

Provided by Tasty

Categories     Dinner

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 cups rotisserie chicken, shredded
14.5 oz diced tomato, drained
15 oz corn, drained
½ red onion, diced
1 ½ cups ranch dressing
1 cup BBQ sauce
16 oz fusilli pasta
pepper, to taste
2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
fresh parsley

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C).
  • In a bowl, combine chicken, tomatoes, corn, onion, ranch, and BBQ sauce.
  • Add the pasta, and mix until evenly coated.
  • Pour mixture into a 9x13 (22 x 33 cm) baking dish. Sprinkle with pepper to taste.
  • Top with mozzarella, and bake uncovered for 30 minutes.
  • Top with fresh parsley.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 636 calories, Carbohydrate 76 grams, Fat 24 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 30 grams, Sugar 20 grams

SPINACH PESTO PASTA BAKE RECIPE BY TASTY



Spinach Pesto Pasta Bake Recipe by Tasty image

Here's what you need: fresh spinach, fresh basil, pine nuts, parmesan cheese, garlic, salt, lemon juice, olive oil, whole wheat pasta, cherry tomato, mozzarella cheese

Provided by Kahnita Wilkerson

Categories     Dinner

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

3 cups fresh spinach
1 cup fresh basil
¾ cup pine nuts
¼ cup parmesan cheese
3 cloves garlic
salt, to taste
¼ cup lemon juice
½ cup olive oil
1 box whole wheat pasta, prepared
2 cups cherry tomato, halved
½ cup mozzarella cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
  • In a blender or food processor, add the spinach, basil, pine nuts, parmesan, garlic, salt, lemon juice, and olive oil.
  • Blend until you reach a creamy consistency. Set aside.
  • Add the pasta to a large bowl then add the tomatoes. Pour the pesto onto the pasta and mix well to combine.
  • Transfer the mixture to a baking dish and top with mozzarella.
  • Cover with foil and bake for 10-15 minutes.
  • Carefully remove and allow to cool for 5 minutes.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 291 calories, Carbohydrate 12 grams, Fat 25 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 6 grams, Sugar 2 grams

EASY TOMATO BASIL PASTA BAKE RECIPE BY TASTY



Easy Tomato Basil Pasta Bake Recipe by Tasty image

Here's what you need: fusilli pasta, crushed tomato, water, olive oil, fresh basil, dried oregano, garlic, salt, black pepper, large tomatoes

Provided by Joey Firoben

Categories     Dinner

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

16 oz fusilli pasta, or any similar pasta, 1 box
28 oz crushed tomato, 2 cans
½ cup water
¼ cup olive oil
½ cup fresh basil, torn
2 tablespoons dried oregano
4 cloves garlic, minced
2 teaspoons salt, plus more for sprinkling
1 teaspoon black pepper
4 large tomatoes, thinly sliced

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 450°F (230°C).
  • In a large bowl, mix together the crushed tomatoes, water, olive oil, basil, oregano, garlic, salt, pepper, and fusilli.
  • Pour the pasta mixture into a greased roasting pan and smooth the top into an even layer.
  • Line the top of the mixture with the sliced tomatoes and sprinkle with salt.
  • Bake in the oven for 40-45 minutes, until the pasta is fully cooked. Serve and sprinkle with garnish of choice.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 313 calories, Carbohydrate 52 grams, Fat 7 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 9 grams, Sugar 7 grams

BUTTERNUT SQUASH STUFFED PASTA BAKE RECIPE BY TASTY



Butternut Squash Stuffed Pasta Bake Recipe by Tasty image

Here's what you need: olive oil, butternut squash, salt, garlic, ground turkey, italian seasoning, red pepper flakes, black pepper, spinach, salt, ricotta cheese, egg, parmesan cheese, salt, pepper, butter, flour, milk, salt, pepper

Provided by Hitomi Aihara

Categories     Dinner

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 20

1 tablespoon olive oil
2 cups butternut squash, diced
1 teaspoon salt
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 lb ground turkey
2 teaspoons italian seasoning
1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1 teaspoon black pepper
2 cups spinach
1 teaspoon salt
15 oz ricotta cheese
1 egg
¼ cup parmesan cheese
salt, to taste
pepper, to taste
2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons flour
1 cup milk
1 pinch salt
1 pinch pepper

Steps:

  • Heat olive oil in a large pan.
  • Add the butternut squash and salt, and sauté for a few minutes.
  • Then add garlic, turkey, Italian seasoning, pepper flakes, and black pepper, and stir until meat is fully cooked.
  • Add in spinach and salt until the spinach is wilted.
  • In a large bowl, add ricotta, egg, cheese, and a pinch of salt and pepper. Mix well.
  • Add the cooked squash mixture into the bowl. Mix until evenly blended.
  • Cook a box of jumbo shell pasta al dente. Set aside in a bowl covered in olive oil to prevent sticking.
  • Heat butter in a medium pan. Once melted, add in flour.
  • Cook the flour until it turns light brown.
  • Add milk to the pan and stir continuously until the sauce thickens.
  • Add a pinch of salt and pepper.
  • In a casserole dish, sheet the sauce on the bottom.
  • Stuff each jumbo shell pasta with the stuffing and place on top of the sauce.
  • Bake at 400°F (200°C) covered for 30 minutes.
  • Sprinkle parmesan cheese and bake again for 5 minutes until the cheese melts.
  • Garnish with parsley.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 380 calories, Carbohydrate 15 grams, Fat 23 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 26 grams, Sugar 3 grams

BAKE & SAVE BEEF AND CHEESE RIGATONI PASTA RECIPE BY TASTY



Bake & Save Beef and Cheese Rigatoni Pasta Recipe by Tasty image

Here's what you need: ground beef, salt, pepper, salted butter, garlic powder, flour, onion powder, milk, rigatoni, eggs, marinara sauce, shredded mozzarella cheese, parmesan cheese

Provided by Hannah Williams

Categories     Dinner

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 lb ground beef
salt, to taste
pepper, to taste
3 tablespoons salted butter
garlic powder, to taste
⅓ cup flour
onion powder, to taste
3 cups milk
2 lb rigatoni, cooked
4 eggs, beaten
24 oz marinara sauce
3 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
½ cup parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375°F (190˚C.)
  • In a skillet, cook and crumble the ground beef with garlic powder, onion, powder, salt, & pepper. Remove from pan and drain.
  • In the same pan, melt the butter, and mix with the flour until it forms a paste.
  • Add the milk gradually, and bring to a boil, until it thickens into a creamy sauce. Set aside.
  • In a bowl, mix the rigatoni with the eggs. Divide between two 9x13 inch (23x33 centimeter) baking dishes.
  • Layer on the marinara, ground beef, mozzarella, white sauce, and parmesan.
  • Bake both for 30-35 minutes, or until cheese is melted and golden brown.
  • Cool and freeze extra casserole up to 2 months. (To cook, transfer to the refrigerator overnight. Bake covered at 375°F (190°C) for 40 minutes. Remove cover and bake an additional 10 minutes.)
  • Nutrition Calories: 1916 Fat: 61 grams Carbs: 223 grams Fiber: 12 grams Sugars: 21 grams Protein: 110 grams
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1077 calories, Carbohydrate 102 grams, Fat 42 grams, Fiber 5 grams, Protein 68 grams, Sugar 11 grams

TURKEY & CHEESE PASTA BAKE RECIPE BY TASTY



Turkey & Cheese Pasta Bake Recipe by Tasty image

Here's what you need: bacon, water, white onion, fresh thyme, whole milk, cream of chicken soup, cream of mushroom soup, kosher salt, colby jack cheese, parmesan cheese, Charter Reserve® Goldenroast Special Recipe Turkey Breast, frozen broccoli, penne pasta, panko breadcrumbs, unsalted butter, fresh parsley

Provided by Charter Reserve

Categories     Dinner

Yield 10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 lb bacon
2 tablespoons water
½ white onion, diced small
1 tablespoon fresh thyme, chopped
1 cup whole milk
1 can cream of chicken soup, 8 ounce (225 G)
1 can cream of mushroom soup, 8 ounce (225 G)
2 teaspoons kosher salt
3 cups colby jack cheese, divided and grated
½ cup parmesan cheese, divided and grated
1 lb Charter Reserve® Goldenroast Special Recipe Turkey Breast, deli,sliced, cut into 1/2 in (1.2 cm) pieces
1 bag frozen broccoli, 14 ounce (395 G)
1 lb penne pasta, cooked for 2 minutes less than package instructions
½ cup panko breadcrumbs
2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F. Coat a 9" X 13" (22x33 cm) pan with cooking spray and set aside.
  • In a medium skillet over high heat, add bacon and water. Cook, stirring every 2 minutes until bacon is crispy (about 10 minutes). Once the bacon is crispy, remove it from the pan using a slotted spoon and set aside. Leave bacon fat in the skillet.
  • In the skillet with the remaining bacon fat, add the onion and sauté for 3 minutes until softened. Remove from heat.
  • In a large mixing bowl, mix together bacon, onion, thyme, whole milk, cream of chicken soup, cream of mushroom soup, kosher salt, 2 cups (200 G) of Colby-Jack cheese, and a ¼ cup (25 G) grated Parmesan cheese.
  • Add in Charter Reserve® Goldenroast Special Recipe Turkey Breast, frozen broccoli, and cooked penne, mixing to coat everything evenly with the cheese and soup mixture.
  • Pour half the mixture into the prepared pan and smooth with a spatula. Sprinkle with the remaining 1 cup of Colby-Jack cheese. Add the rest of the pasta on top.
  • In a small bowl, mix together the panko bread crumbs, melted butter, and remaining ¼ cup (25 G) of Parmesan cheese and sprinkle evenly on top of the pasta mixture.
  • Bake for 30-40 minutes or until the cheese is bubbly and bread crumbs are golden brown.
  • Remove from the oven. Let cool for 5 minutes before garnishing with parsley and serving.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 802 calories, Carbohydrate 50 grams, Fat 40 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 56 grams, Sugar 4 grams

TASTY PASTA BAKE



Tasty Pasta Bake image

This is another easy pasta dish my family loves. Very flavorful ~ Easy, yet tasty! It reminds me a lot of tasty Goulash! Enjoy!

Provided by Cassie *

Categories     Casseroles

Time 55m

Number Of Ingredients 14

8 oz macaroni, cooked - al dente
1 lb ground beef
3 clove garlic, minced
1 large onion, chopped
2 green pepper, chopped - reserve about 1/2 cup for topping
oil for browning meat & veggies
1 tsp garlic powder or to taste
salt & pepper to taste
2 tsp italian seasoning or to taste
1 - 15 oz can, italian spiced - diced tomatoes, drained
1 tsp red pepper flakes ~ optional
1 - 24 oz spaghetti sauce ( for this recipe, i use del grosso pepperoni flavored sauce - love it )
1/4 - 1/2 c shredded cheddar cheese
6 slice provolone cheese

Steps:

  • 1. Preheat oven to 350 degree. Spray a 9 x 13 baking dish with nonstick cooking spray. Cook pasta, al dente, drain and place in a large bowl. Set aside.
  • 2. In a large skillet, add about 3 tablespoons oil, over medium heat, brown ground beef with onions, peppers and garlic. Breaking up beef as it cooks. Add seasonings and stir. Once meat is no longer pink and veggies are tender. Drain.
  • 3. Return meat and veggies back to pan, add tomatoes and sauce, simmer for a few minutes.
  • 4. Add cheddar cheese to macaroni, stir and add the sauce and blend all well.
  • 5. Pour mixture evenly into prepared dish.
  • 6. Place the six slices of provolone evenly over pasta. Sprinkle with remaining pepper. Cover and bake for 30 minutes.
  • 7. Remove cover. Bake for an additional 10 - 15 minutes, or until cheese is bubbling and turning golden.
  • 8. Let set for a few minutes then serve with salad and crusty bread if you prefer.

Tips:

  • Use a variety of vegetables to add flavor and texture to your pasta bake. Some good options include broccoli, zucchini, mushrooms, and bell peppers.
  • Feel free to get creative with your sauce. You can use a simple tomato sauce, or you can add other ingredients to create a more complex flavor. For example, you could add pesto, Alfredo sauce, or even a creamy cheese sauce.
  • Don't be afraid to experiment with different types of pasta. You can use any type of pasta that you like, but some good options include penne, macaroni, and spaghetti.
  • Make sure to cook the pasta al dente, or slightly firm to the bite. This will help it to hold its shape and prevent it from becoming mushy in the bake.
  • Top your pasta bake with a layer of cheese before baking it. This will help to create a golden brown crust and add extra flavor to the dish.

Conclusion:

Pasta bakes are a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. They are easy to make and can be tailored to your own personal preferences. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy meal, give pasta bake a try!

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