For a comforting family dinner that gets the tick of approval from young and old, having a selection of pasta bake recipes to call on is so useful. From meaty minced beef pasta bake to vegetarian silverbeet and ricotta pasta shells, and kitchen staple tuna pasta bake (which has saved me from many a dinner panic!), these baked pasta recipes are ones I make for dinner all the time, and I hope you and your family loves them as much as we do!
Tuna Pasta Bake
A dinner time saviour! Made with basic ingredients, this tuna pasta bake recipe is a huge hit with fussy easters too.
Tuna Pasta Bake
Chicken and Broccoli Pasta Bake
Creamy and comforting, this chicken pasta bake is a great recipe for leftover roast chicken!
Chicken and Broccoli Pasta Bake
Greek Pasta Bake
With layers of tender pasta, spiced beef mince sauce, and a rich béchamel, this is comfort food at its best!
Pastitsio (Greek Pasta Bake)
Cauliflower and Tuna Pasta Bake
I have been making this cauliflower pasta bake since my son was a toddler! This simple pasta bake is made from basic ingredients, and is loved by all the family.
Cauliflower Tuna Pasta Bake
Bolognese Pasta Bake
With a rich bolognese sauce, tender pasta, and bubbling cheese, this is a delicious midweek dinner that is especially popular with younger kids.
Bolognese Pasta Bake
Broccoli Tuna Mornay
This tuna and broccoli pasta bake is another of my go-to dinners! Made with basic ingredients, it is creamy, comforting, and one that I make alot!
Broccoli Tuna Mornay
Silverbeet and Ricotta Shells
This vegetarian pasta bake is a delicious Swiss chard / silverbeet recipe that is delicious as a winter warmer or late summer dinner.
Silverbeet and Ricotta Stuffed Shells
Sweetcorn Macaroni Cheese
This has been a favourite for years, made when doing baby led weaning with my son. Sweetcorn is blended into the sauce creating a rich and cheesy pasta bake that is perfect for picky eaters!
Baked Macaroni Cheese
Ham Mac and Cheese
Ham and cauliflower are combined with macaroni in a creamy bechamel sauce then topped with crunchy breadcrumbs and baked until golden.
Ham and Cauliflower Mac and Cheese
Lamb Pastitsio
This is a delicious leftover roast lamb recipe, with a fragrant tomato lamb sauce, pasta, and rich béchamel sauce topping.
Leftover Lamb Pastitsio
What to serve with pasta bakes
Pasta bakes often don’t need anything to serve with them if energy and motivation are low; however they are delicious with salads, and some bread or garlic bread are great for filling up hungry tummy’s and making the pasta bake go further,
- Salads – A simple salad, like this arugula / rocket salad, Spinach caprese salad, pear and walnut salad or this simple German cucumber salad.
- Bread – Fresh crusty bread, garlic bread or air fryer garlic bread.
FAQ
Tube pasta shapes like penne, rigatoni or macaroni are the best shapes to use in a pasta bake.
Most pasta bakes can be prepped and assembled then stored in the fridge for 2-3 days before baking. However during this time the pasta absorbs the sauce which can make the pasta bake dry. If wanting to make your pasta bake ahead, I recommend making the sauce and cooking the pasta, then storing separately in the fridge and assembling just before baking. If cooking meat such as chicken to add to your pasta bake, make sure it is cooked all the way through before storing in the fridge.
More pasta recipes
Because you cannot beat pasta for a low-effort dinner that is sure to please all the family!
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