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These pasta bake recipes are the perfect weeknight dinner option. Whether it’s an Italian-inspired recipe or a spin on classics like mac and cheese and tuna noodle casserole, the oven helps create a gooey and tasty dinner that you’ll want to eat over and over. Recipes like Ham & Chard Stuffed Shells and One-Pan Chicken Parmesan Pasta are filling, flavorful and make great leftovers to enjoy throughout the week.
01of 26Chicken, Peppers & Pasta CasseroleView RecipeYou can assemble this healthy chicken casserole before you leave for a party and pop it in the oven at the host’s house. Or bake it at home and bring it along–it’s delicious at room temperature too.
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Chicken, Peppers & Pasta Casserole
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You can assemble this healthy chicken casserole before you leave for a party and pop it in the oven at the host’s house. Or bake it at home and bring it along–it’s delicious at room temperature too.
02of 26Ham & Chard Stuffed ShellsView RecipeIn this healthy stuffed shells recipe, tons of dark leafy chard replaces some of the cheese. Kale and/or collards are good substitutes for the chard as well. Serve with a salad with Italian vinaigrette.
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Ham & Chard Stuffed Shells
In this healthy stuffed shells recipe, tons of dark leafy chard replaces some of the cheese. Kale and/or collards are good substitutes for the chard as well. Serve with a salad with Italian vinaigrette.
03of 26One-Pan Chicken Parmesan PastaView RecipeThis chicken Parmesan pasta uses the one-pot pasta method to cook your noodles, chicken and sauce all in one skillet for a fast and easy dinner with minimal cleanup. Finish the dish under the broiler to achieve a delicious melted cheese crust.
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One-Pan Chicken Parmesan Pasta
This chicken Parmesan pasta uses the one-pot pasta method to cook your noodles, chicken and sauce all in one skillet for a fast and easy dinner with minimal cleanup. Finish the dish under the broiler to achieve a delicious melted cheese crust.
04of 26Sausage & Peppers Baked ZitiView RecipeThis healthy baked ziti recipe doesn’t require any chopping and is made on the stovetop, so it is perfect for a busy weeknight dinner. Using whole-wheat pasta adds fiber; opt for penne if whole-wheat ziti is hard to find.
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Sausage & Peppers Baked Ziti
This healthy baked ziti recipe doesn’t require any chopping and is made on the stovetop, so it is perfect for a busy weeknight dinner. Using whole-wheat pasta adds fiber; opt for penne if whole-wheat ziti is hard to find.
05of 26Gruyere, Asparagus & Pea Baked PastaView RecipeThis healthy casserole recipe contains tons of veggies alongside whole-wheat pasta for a satisfying dinner kids and adults will enjoy.
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Gruyere, Asparagus & Pea Baked Pasta
This healthy casserole recipe contains tons of veggies alongside whole-wheat pasta for a satisfying dinner kids and adults will enjoy.
06of 26Spinach & Tuna Noodle CasseroleView RecipeHomemade mushroom sauce kicks the can of soup out of the picture in this veggie-centric, healthy riff on a classic tuna-noodle casserole recipe. Serve with steamed green beans.
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Spinach & Tuna Noodle Casserole
Homemade mushroom sauce kicks the can of soup out of the picture in this veggie-centric, healthy riff on a classic tuna-noodle casserole recipe. Serve with steamed green beans.
07of 26Mable’s Mac ‘n’ CheeseView RecipeJohnny AutryMable Clarke, the creator of this baked mac and cheese recipe, is a cook and activist from South Carolina who serves this dish at a monthly fish fry she started to save her church. “One thing I dislike is dry macaroni,” says Clarke, so she makes plenty of custard for her version of this classic. “When people taste it, they say, ‘Oooh, this macaroni!'”
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Mable’s Mac ‘n’ Cheese
Johnny Autry
Mable Clarke, the creator of this baked mac and cheese recipe, is a cook and activist from South Carolina who serves this dish at a monthly fish fry she started to save her church. “One thing I dislike is dry macaroni,” says Clarke, so she makes plenty of custard for her version of this classic. “When people taste it, they say, ‘Oooh, this macaroni!'”
08of 26Eggplant & Chickpea Baked PastaView RecipePhotography / Fred Hardy, Styling / Ruth Blackburn / Audrey DavisTurn leftover Eggplant & Chickpea Stew into a comforting vegetarian baked-pasta dish. We love the taste of mint with the other Mediterranean flavors, but you can use parsley or basil if you prefer.
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Eggplant & Chickpea Baked Pasta
Photography / Fred Hardy, Styling / Ruth Blackburn / Audrey Davis
Turn leftover Eggplant & Chickpea Stew into a comforting vegetarian baked-pasta dish. We love the taste of mint with the other Mediterranean flavors, but you can use parsley or basil if you prefer.
09of 26Sloppy Joe CasseroleView RecipeLike sloppy Joes? Then you’ll love this sloppy Joe casserole recipe. This kid-friendly dinner has the classic sloppy Joe flavors kids love, while parents will like all the veggies that are packed in to make it a healthy meal.
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Sloppy Joe Casserole
Like sloppy Joes? Then you’ll love this sloppy Joe casserole recipe. This kid-friendly dinner has the classic sloppy Joe flavors kids love, while parents will like all the veggies that are packed in to make it a healthy meal.
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Chipotle Ranch Chicken Casserole
11of 26Baked Cavatelli CasseroleView RecipeThis easy to make, comforting dish will keep you warm on a cold day.
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Baked Cavatelli Casserole
This easy to make, comforting dish will keep you warm on a cold day.
12of 26Beef & Black Bean Pasta BakeView RecipeThis hearty casserole features ground beef, beans, and pasta baked in a flavorful Mexican-inspired sauce and topped with cheese and sour cream. Kids will love it!
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Beef & Black Bean Pasta Bake
This hearty casserole features ground beef, beans, and pasta baked in a flavorful Mexican-inspired sauce and topped with cheese and sour cream. Kids will love it!
13of 26Turkey & Ricotta Stuffed ShellsView RecipeThis crowd-pleasing, make-ahead pasta dish uses lean ground turkey instead of ground beef and sneaks in zucchini, which helps you eat more vegetables and helps keep the filling moist. Assemble the shells and then freeze to bake off on a busy day for easy, healthy meal prep at its best.
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Turkey & Ricotta Stuffed Shells
This crowd-pleasing, make-ahead pasta dish uses lean ground turkey instead of ground beef and sneaks in zucchini, which helps you eat more vegetables and helps keep the filling moist. Assemble the shells and then freeze to bake off on a busy day for easy, healthy meal prep at its best.
14of 26Baked Penne FlorentineView RecipeThis comforting and flavorful vegetarian dish is packed with protein.
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Baked Penne Florentine
This comforting and flavorful vegetarian dish is packed with protein.
15of 26Spinach-Tomato Macaroni & CheeseView RecipeAn old-school classic gets a boost of nutrition and flavor from garlicky spinach and tomatoes in this healthy mac and cheese 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.
16of 26Chicken-Noodle CasseroleView RecipeFlavorful Chicken-Noodle Casserole comes to life with this diabetes-friendly recipe. Select light sour cream to lower fat and calorie content.
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Chicken-Noodle Casserole
Flavorful Chicken-Noodle Casserole comes to life with this diabetes-friendly recipe. Select light sour cream to lower fat and calorie content.
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Spinach & Mushroom Tortellini Bake
18of 26Easy LasagnaView RecipeThis classic beef lasagna recipe is easy to make and will be ready to eat in just over an hour.
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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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Penne with Sausage & Eggplant Bolognese
20of 26Baked Mac & CheeseView RecipeMac & 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.
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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.
21of 26Baked Tomato & Feta PastaView RecipeJason DonnellyTomatoes and briny feta cheese form the base of the sauce that coats the pasta in this easy one-pan meal. Enjoy on its own as a vegetarian dinner or top with grilled chicken for some extra protein.
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Baked Tomato & Feta Pasta
Jason Donnelly
Tomatoes and briny feta cheese form the base of the sauce that coats the pasta in this easy one-pan meal. Enjoy on its own as a vegetarian dinner or top with grilled chicken for some extra protein.
22of 26Easy Tuna Noodle CasseroleView RecipeUse reduced fat soup and fat-free milk to make this favorite casserole lower in fat and calories. Adding a variety of vegetables makes it more nutritious than the traditional recipe.
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Easy Tuna Noodle Casserole
Use reduced fat soup and fat-free milk to make this favorite casserole lower in fat and calories. Adding a variety of vegetables makes it more nutritious than the traditional recipe.
23of 26Baked Spinach & Feta PastaView RecipeJason 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.
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Baked Spinach & Feta Pasta
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.
24of 26Lobster Mac & CheeseView RecipePhotography / Caitlin Bensel, Styling / Ruth BlackburnIn this healthy twist on lobster mac and cheese, we add a secret ingredient to the cheese sauce: cauliflower. The cauliflower blends into the cheese sauce so you won’t even realize you’re eating a vegetable. Serve this impressive main dish for a dinner party or holiday meal.
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Lobster Mac & Cheese
Photography / Caitlin Bensel, Styling / Ruth Blackburn
In this healthy twist on lobster mac and cheese, we add a secret ingredient to the cheese sauce: cauliflower. The cauliflower blends into the cheese sauce so you won’t even realize you’re eating a vegetable. Serve this impressive main dish for a dinner party or holiday meal.
25of 26Creamy Hamburger Noodle CasseroleView RecipeThe EatingWell Test Kitchen takes lean ground beef and combines it with whole-grain bulgur, egg noodles and a creamy tomato sauce in a baked casserole topped with Cheddar. With less fat and calories than the original skillet meal, this dish is sure to become a new family favorite.
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Creamy Hamburger Noodle Casserole
The EatingWell Test Kitchen takes lean ground beef and combines it with whole-grain bulgur, egg noodles and a creamy tomato sauce in a baked casserole topped with Cheddar. With less fat and calories than the original skillet meal, this dish is sure to become a new family favorite.
26of 26Baked TortelliniView RecipeNutty-flavored fontina cheese gives this homey baked tortellini casserole a real taste twist and the cheesy breadcrumb topping makes it all but irresistible. You can easily double this recipe and make one for today and an extra to pop in the freezer for a heat-and-eat meal someday in the future.
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Baked Tortellini
Nutty-flavored fontina cheese gives this homey baked tortellini casserole a real taste twist and the cheesy breadcrumb topping makes it all but irresistible. You can easily double this recipe and make one for today and an extra to pop in the freezer for a heat-and-eat meal someday in the future.
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