Easy baked pasta dishes

Baked Penne is a hearty pasta dish that is made by layering penne pasta, spaghetti sauce and a cream cheese mixture. It is delicious!

This Baked Ziti recipe is a classic homestyle dish that's just waiting to be devoured! Pasta, melted cheese, and hearty sauce are the ultimate comfort food!

If you love pasta, it goes without saying you love baked pasta recipes, and this collection of 28 baked pasta dishes is going to make your mouth water. There's something for everybody who loves pasta, including recipes with different pasta shapes, different sauces and vegetables, and also cheese-topped pasta dishes that everyone at the dinner table is going to love. So, what's for dinner? Why not make some delicious baked pasta and watch it all disappear super-fast once everyone tastes it.

This pasta bake is done in one pan and doesn’t require you to even boil the pasta first. Yes, that means the pasta is cooked in the oven! It’s amazing how delicious it is when you literally only need to spend 5 minutes prepping it. This one is going to save your weeknights for sure! NOTE: This recipe was retested and updated in Nov. 2021 because some commenters noted that it sometimes curdled. We changed the 2 cups whole milk to 1 cup heavy cream and 1 cup stock. We've had amazing results…

If you follow our steps, you will have a perfectly cooked baked ziti. The noodles will not be over or undercooked, dried out or lack flavor. This will be the only baked ziti recipe you make again!

Baked Boursin and tomato pasta uses just 5 ingredients and cooks in under 20 minutes for a delicious and easy weeknight dinner.

Baked Ziti with ricotta is true comfort food. Ziti pasta loaded with ground meat, marinara, and ricotta and topped with cheese.

This Italian baked pasta combines a rich homemade meat sauce with perfectly al dente noodles and loads of melty

This million dollar spaghetti recipe has Italian sausage, marinara, and a gooey inside cheese layer and even more melted cheese on top!

This Cheesy Baked Tortellini Casserole is a comforting, family-friendly dinner that’s perfect for busy weeknights. Made with tender cheese-filled tortellini, a rich meat sauce, and a melty mozzarella and parmesan topping, this easy-to-make casserole is ready in under an hour. Pair it with a simple salad or garlic bread for a complete meal. Ideal for those looking for a quick and hearty baked pasta dish that’s packed with flavor.