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Photo:Photographer: Fred Hardy, Food Stylist: Jennifer Wendorf
Photographer: Fred Hardy, Food Stylist: Jennifer Wendorf
These cozy baked pasta dishes are full of flavor. From veggie-laden casseroles to lasagnas to baked macaroni and cheese, there are plenty of options to add to your menu. Plus they’re highly rated with at least four stars from our readers. You’ll want to try options like our Creamy Zucchini & Rotisserie Chicken Pasta Bake and Baked Spinach & Feta Pasta for a delicious dinner that will surely leave you satisfied.
01of 11Creamy Zucchini & Rotisserie Chicken Pasta BakePhotographer: Fred Hardy, Food Stylist: Jennifer WendorfIf you’re swimming in zucchini, take some off your hands with this creamy zucchini and chicken pasta bake. The zucchini melts into the sauce, while Dijon mustard and lemon zest brighten the flavor. You can swap out the zucchini for summer squash if you prefer, and if you have leftover chicken you can use that in place of the rotisserie chicken.View Recipe
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Creamy Zucchini & Rotisserie Chicken Pasta Bake
If you’re swimming in zucchini, take some off your hands with this creamy zucchini and chicken pasta bake. The zucchini melts into the sauce, while Dijon mustard and lemon zest brighten the flavor. You can swap out the zucchini for summer squash if you prefer, and if you have leftover chicken you can use that in place of the rotisserie chicken.
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02of 11Ground Beef & Pasta CasseroleJennifer Causey; Styling: Lindsey LowerThis casserole is perfect for your busy week when getting in and out of the kitchen needs to be a snap. With very simple prep work, it will become a weeknight staple in your household.View Recipe
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Ground Beef & Pasta Casserole
Jennifer Causey; Styling: Lindsey Lower
This casserole is perfect for your busy week when getting in and out of the kitchen needs to be a snap. With very simple prep work, it will become a weeknight staple in your household.
03of 11Baked Spinach & Feta PastaJason DonnellyFeta softens in the oven before it’s combined with spinach and pasta, with the pasta cooking right in the baking dish. Enjoy this one-pan pasta with feta dish on its own as a vegetarian main or serve with sautéed chicken breast for a boost of protein.View Recipe
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Baked Spinach & Feta Pasta
Jason Donnelly
Feta softens in the oven before it’s combined with spinach and pasta, with the pasta cooking right in the baking dish. Enjoy this one-pan pasta with feta dish on its own as a vegetarian main or serve with sautéed chicken breast for a boost of protein.
04of 11Spinach-Tomato Macaroni & CheeseAn old-school classic gets a boost of nutrition and flavor from garlicky spinach and tomatoes in this healthy mac and cheese recipe.View Recipe
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Spinach-Tomato Macaroni & Cheese
An old-school classic gets a boost of nutrition and flavor from garlicky spinach and tomatoes in this healthy mac and cheese recipe.
05of 11Chicken Cordon Bleu CasseroleAll the delicious flavors of your favorite chicken Cordon Bleu—salty ham, melty cheese, tangy mustard—with no tricky assembly required. This healthy comfort food recipe would be perfect for a potluck.View Recipe
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Chicken Cordon Bleu Casserole
All the delicious flavors of your favorite chicken Cordon Bleu—salty ham, melty cheese, tangy mustard—with no tricky assembly required. This healthy comfort food recipe would be perfect for a potluck.
06of 11Easy LasagnaThis classic beef lasagna recipe is easy to make and will be ready to eat in just over an hour.View Recipe
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Easy Lasagna
This classic beef lasagna recipe is easy to make and will be ready to eat in just over an hour.
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Chipotle Ranch Chicken Casserole
08of 11Baked Mac & CheeseMac & cheese can be a true comfort on a gloomy day, and our healthy update takes advantage of extra-sharp Cheddar balanced with creamy low-fat cottage cheese and tucks a layer of spinach into the middle, which may help picky eaters down their vegetables. Whole-wheat pasta adds robust flavor and extra fiber.View Recipe
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Baked Mac & Cheese
Mac & cheese can be a true comfort on a gloomy day, and our healthy update takes advantage of extra-sharp Cheddar balanced with creamy low-fat cottage cheese and tucks a layer of spinach into the middle, which may help picky eaters down their vegetables. Whole-wheat pasta adds robust flavor and extra fiber.
09of 11Vegan Mac & CheeseMac and cheese no longer has to be off the menu if you don’t do dairy. A blend of hearty cauliflower, butternut squash, cashews and nutritional yeast gives this vegan macaroni and cheese the gooey, cheesy texture and flavor of traditional mac, without a bit of dairy!View Recipe
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Vegan Mac & Cheese
Mac and cheese no longer has to be off the menu if you don’t do dairy. A blend of hearty cauliflower, butternut squash, cashews and nutritional yeast gives this vegan macaroni and cheese the gooey, cheesy texture and flavor of traditional mac, without a bit of dairy!
10of 11Spinach Alfredo LasagnaThis lightened-up lasagna packs in the nutrients with plenty of spinach, carrots, and mushrooms—plus satisfies cheese cravings with ricotta, mozzarella and Parmesan.View Recipe
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Spinach Alfredo Lasagna
This lightened-up lasagna packs in the nutrients with plenty of spinach, carrots, and mushrooms—plus satisfies cheese cravings with ricotta, mozzarella and Parmesan.
11of 11Spring Vegetable LasagnaNo-boil noodles help get this crowd-pleasing vegetarian lasagna in the oven fast. Using a mandoline isn’t essential, but will make quick work of producing thin, uniform slices of roots that cook super-evenly and look stunning. Serve with a mixed green salad with red-wine vinaigrette and crusty bread.View Recipe
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Spring Vegetable Lasagna
No-boil noodles help get this crowd-pleasing vegetarian lasagna in the oven fast. Using a mandoline isn’t essential, but will make quick work of producing thin, uniform slices of roots that cook super-evenly and look stunning. Serve with a mixed green salad with red-wine vinaigrette and crusty bread.
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