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12 of Our Favorite Comforting Baked Pasta Recipes

Cozy up with these delicious baked pasta recipes that turn chilly nights into warm delights. 
Pasta Dinners

With winter’s short days and long, chilly nights, our favorite way to bring some warmth and light to the dinner table is with hearty, baked pasta. The best part about a baked pasta dish? There’s usually little effort involved, and often, there is only one pan to clean up afterward. These dishes are so easy to make—for most of them, you just assemble the ingredients in your baking dish and let the oven do the work. From ziti, gnocchi, macaroni, and more, we’ve compiled our favorite baked pasta recipes to keep your whole family cozy and satisfied.  

Creamed Spinach Gnocchi Bake   

Throw together a luscious vegetarian pasta in just seven minutes using simple ingredients. Cream cheese, mozzarella, and half-and-half combine to make a no-fuss cream sauce that perfectly coats tender frozen gnocchi and spinach. It’s a quick and easy recipe that’s perfect for busy weeknights.  

Get the recipe: Creamed Spinach Gnocchi Bake   

Baked Feta Pasta with Tomatoes and Spinach   

You’re probably familiar with the viral feta, tomato, and pasta bake–but this version features ruffled farfalle noodles and frozen spinach for extra fun and plenty of veggies.  

Get the recipe: Baked Feta Pasta with Tomatoes and Spinach   

Shrimp Scampi Casserole   

We love our one-pot meals, but dump dinners are even better. Add the ingredients to a baking dish, season with garlic, lemon, parsley, butter, and chicken broth. Abracadabra, a perfectly baked pasta dinner will be ready in just 30 minutes.  

Get the recipe: Shrimp Scampi Casserole   

Baked Ziti with Crispy Salami   

Turn baked ziti into a pizza-inspired pasta dish that’s kid-friendly and oh-so-good.  Swap your pasta sauce jar for pizza sauce for an even richer tomato flavor and layer thinly sliced salami over the noodles to turn irresistibly crisp in the oven.  

Get the recipe: Baked Ziti with Crispy Salami   

Stuffed Shells alla Vodka with Spinach

With a little help from your supermarket you can make this midweek mashup that combines three Italian favorites in one comforting dish. Frozen stuffed shells combine with jarred vodka sauce and plenty of mozzarella in a baked casserole that only requires 10 minutes of prep.   

Get the recipe: Stuffed Shells alla Vodka with Spinach   

Baked Mac and Cheese with Leeks   

This make-ahead pasta bake adds buttery, sweet leeks to mac and cheese to create a crowd-pleasing dish that works as either a side or a main course. It’s perfect for a busy weeknight or a special meal.  

Get the recipe: Baked Mac and Cheese with Leeks 

Ravioli Lasagna with Spinach  

Making lasagna on a weeknight might be intimidating, but our frozen food hack helps you cut corners without sacrificing flavor. Frozen ravioli and spinach are the star ingredients in this pasta bake, taking busy school night dinner prep to a whole new level of ease. Plus, who doesn’t love to cozy up with a plate of hearty lasagna?    

Get the recipe: Ravioli Lasagna with Spinach  

Spinach Manicotti   

Nothing is more comforting than your grandma’s cooking, but this one-pan vegetarian pasta bake comes close without the hassle. We love using oven-ready lasagna noodles as a time-saving hack. Talk about a shortcut to comfort!    

Get the recipe: Spinach Manicotti   

Butternut Squash Mac and Cheese with Cheesy Breadcrumbs  

Indulge in this comforting mac and cheese recipe that combines creamy, cheesy goodness with the sweet, earthy flavors of roasted butternut squash. Topped with crunchy cheesy breadcrumbs, each bite is irresistibly delightful. This warm and satisfying meal is perfect for chilly evenings and family gatherings.  

Get the recipe: Butternut Squash Mac and Cheese with Cheesy Breadcrumbs 

Sheet Pan Lasagna   

Discover how cheesy layers and rich flavors come together in this easy sheet pan dinner. This comforting twist on a classic lasagna makes serving a whole family a breeze, thanks to a time-saving shortcut that eliminates traditional layering.  

Get the recipe: Sheet Pan Lasagna 

One Pan Penne alla Vodka   

No need to cook the sauce separately; this dump dinner is a stellar one-pan wonder. With minimal cleanup and vibrant flavors, this pasta bake is a quick and satisfying meal that brings restaurant-quality flavors right to your kitchen without the hassle.  

Get the recipe: One Pan Penne alla Vodka 

Chicken Parm Noodle Bake   

This hearty noodle bake combines tender chicken, gooey cheese, and pasta in a deliciously comforting dish that the whole family will love. Baked to perfection, it delivers the classic flavors of chicken Parmesan in an easy, satisfying format. Perfect for busy weeknights, it’s a meal that promises warmth and flavor in every bite. 

Get the recipe: Chicken Parm Noodle Bake 

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