Best 7 Rotini Pasta Bake Recipes

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Rotini pasta bake is a comforting and versatile dish that is perfect for a family meal or a potluck. With its tender pasta, creamy sauce, and flavorful toppings, it's a crowd-pleaser that can be easily customized to suit your tastes. Whether you prefer a classic cheese sauce or something more adventurous like a pesto or Alfredo sauce, there's a rotini pasta bake recipe out there for everyone. And because it's a one-pot dish, it's easy to make and clean up. So gather your ingredients and get ready to indulge in the ultimate comfort food experience.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

BAKED ROTINI



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Make and share this Baked Rotini recipe from Food.com.

Provided by ratherbeswimmin

Categories     Meat

Time 1h15m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 lb ground beef
1 small onion, chopped
1 small green pepper, chopped
1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
1 (4 1/2 ounce) jar sliced mushrooms, drained
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon dried basil
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon oregano
1/4 teaspoon dry crushed red pepper
8 ounces rotini pasta, cooked
3 cups shredded mozzarella cheese

Steps:

  • Cook first 3 ingredients in a large skillet over medium heat, until beef is no longer pink; drain and return to skillet.
  • Stir in crushed tomatoes and next 7 ingredients; bring to a boil.
  • Reduce heat, and simmer, stirring occasionally, 20 minutes.
  • Stir in rotini and cheese.
  • Spoon into a lightly greased 13x9 inch baking dish.
  • Bake at 350 degrees for 35 minutes.

ROTINI PASTA BAKE



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My mother combined these ingredients to make a wonderful and convenient meal. To complete the meal serve with breadsticks and steamed asparagus.

Provided by Samantha Czajka

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Pasta

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 (16 ounce) package rotini pasta
½ pound lean ground beef
1 teaspoon diced onion
1 teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
1 (28 ounce) jar spaghetti sauce
3 cups shredded mozzarella cheese

Steps:

  • In a large pot cook rotini pasta in boiling salted water until al dente. Drain.
  • Cook ground turkey or beef in medium skillet until brown. Add the diced onion, salt and pepper. Mix in half of the jar of spaghetti sauce.
  • In a large bowl add the browned beef mixture to the drained pasta and stir in the second half of the of spaghetti sauce. Pour mixture into a 2 quart baking dish. Cover with aluminum foil.
  • In a preheated 425 degree F (230 degree C) oven bake for 20 minutes. Remove foil, sprinkle shredded mozzarella cheese and return to oven for 5 to 10 minutes. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 487.2 calories, Carbohydrate 55.2 g, Cholesterol 56.4 mg, Fat 19.2 g, Fiber 4.5 g, Protein 23.5 g, SaturatedFat 8.8 g, Sodium 978.3 mg, Sugar 11 g

OVERNIGHT ROTINI BAKE



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Fix and forget this tasty make-ahead Italian casserole. A little work the night before and you've got yourself a no-fuss, no-muss cheesy beef-and-pasta dinner.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 9h15m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 1/2 pounds lean ground beef
1 large onion, chopped (1 cup)
1 large bell pepper, chopped (1 cup)
2 large cloves garlic, finely chopped
1 can (28 ounces) crushed tomatoes, undrained
2 cups hot water
1 envelope (1 ounce) onion soup mix (from 2-ounce package)
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
3 cups uncooked rotini or fusilli (corkscrew) pasta (9 ounces)
1 1/2 cups shredded Italian cheese blend or mozzarella cheese (6 ounces)

Steps:

  • Spray rectangular baking dish, 13x9x2 inches, with cooking spray.
  • Cook beef, onion, bell pepper and garlic in 4-quart Dutch oven over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally, until beef is brown; drain. Stir in tomatoes, water, soup mix (dry), Italian seasoning and pasta. Spoon into baking dish.
  • Cover tightly with aluminum foil and refrigerate at least 8 hours but no longer than 24 hours.
  • Heat oven to 375°. Bake covered 45 minutes. Sprinkle with cheese. Bake uncovered about 10 minutes or until cheese is melted and casserole is bubbly.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 390, Carbohydrate 35 g, Cholesterol 60 mg, Fiber 3 g, Protein 27 g, SaturatedFat 7 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 610 mg

ROTINI CASSEROLE



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This is great to prepare the night before, cover with plastic wrap, store in the frige and bake the next night after work. I don't remember where it came from and then of course it evolved as time passed. Before the computer, I didn't keep records, I kept notes, without a filing system.

Provided by Pierre Dance

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 1h30m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

3 cups rotini pasta, cooked
2 -3 tablespoons olive oil
1 lb Italian sausage (mix and match hot and mild to taste)
1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, grated
1/4 cup butter, at room temperature
1 egg, lightly beaten
2 lbs low fat cottage cheese or 2 lbs ricotta cheese
1 egg, lightly beaten
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
2 cups spaghetti sauce
1 lb mozzarella cheese, grated
1/2 cup parmesan cheese or 1/2 cup romano cheese, grated

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 f.
  • Cook pasta.
  • Brown Sausage in Olive Oil.
  • Drain on paper towel.
  • When pasta is done, drain.
  • don't rinse.
  • While Pasta is still hot stir in Cheddar, Butter, and 1 Egg.
  • Spread 1/2 of the Pasta mix in a large greased casserole dish.
  • Pour 1 cup of Spaghetti Sauce evenly over pasta mix.
  • Combine Cottage Cheese, 1 Egg, Salt, and Pepper.
  • Spread mixture evenly over casserole.
  • Spread Sausage evenly over cottage cheese mix.
  • Spread remaining Pasta mix over Sausage.
  • Pour 1 cup Spaghetti Sauce over Pasta mix.
  • Sprinkle Mozzarella on top.
  • Bake 50 min.
  • Remove from oven.
  • Sprinkle Parmesan on top, return to oven.
  • Bake 10 min. more
  • Remove, cover with loose foil tent, let rest 10 min.
  • Serve.
  • NOTE- If prepared the night before add 25 min, to the cooking time.
  • NOTE- Be sure the dish can stand the sudden tempertaure change.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 819.5, Fat 49.2, SaturatedFat 22.9, Cholesterol 171.2, Sodium 2090, Carbohydrate 42.2, Fiber 2.2, Sugar 9.3, Protein 50.1

CHICKEN SPINACH ALFREDO ROTINI PASTA RECIPE BY TASTY



Chicken Spinach Alfredo Rotini Pasta Recipe by Tasty image

Here's what you need: oil, chicken breasts, garlic, bacon, spinach, salt, pepper, heavy cream, rotini pasta, parmesan cheese, fresh parsley

Provided by Alvin Zhou

Categories     Dinner

Yield 3 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 tablespoons oil
2 chicken breasts, thinly sliced
3 cloves garlic, minced
6 strips bacon, cooked, chopped
5 oz spinach
2 teaspoons salt
2 teaspoons pepper
2 cups heavy cream
1 ¼ cups rotini pasta, cooked
1 cup parmesan cheese
½ cup fresh parsley, chopped

Steps:

  • Heat oil in a large pot over high heat.
  • Cook the chicken until no pink is showing.
  • Add the garlic, bacon, spinach, salt, and pepper, cooking until spinach is wilted.
  • Pour in the cream and bring to a boil.
  • Add the pasta, cheese, and parsley, stirring until the pasta is coated evenly.
  • Enjoy!

ROTINI AND CHICKEN CASSEROLE



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This is a total comfort food casserole that even the kids will love.

Provided by Michelle W

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Chicken     Chicken Breast Recipes     Pasta

Time 45m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 (16 ounce) package rotini pasta
2 tablespoons butter
1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-size pieces
1 onion, chopped
1 (8 ounce) package sliced fresh mushrooms
1 (10 ounce) package frozen green peas, thawed and drained
⅓ cup milk
1 (10.75 ounce) can condensed Cheddar cheese soup
2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese, divided
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C.)
  • Melt butter in a large, deep skillet over medium high heat. Saute the chicken, onion and mushrooms until chicken is no longer pink, and juices run clear. In a large bowl, combine cooked pasta, peas, milk, condensed soup and 1 cup of the cheese. Stir in the chicken mixture. Pour into a 3 quart baking dish and sprinkle with remaining 1 cup of shredded cheese.
  • Bake in preheated oven for 20 to 25 minutes, or until sauce is bubbly.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 501.4 calories, Carbohydrate 37.1 g, Cholesterol 105.4 mg, Fat 23.3 g, Fiber 4.2 g, Protein 35.9 g, SaturatedFat 14 g, Sodium 935.1 mg, Sugar 5.6 g

THREE-CHEESE ROTINI BAKE



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Think there's no such thing as too much cheese? You'll flip over this classy twist on mac-and-cheese, with colored rotini pasta.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 50m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 9

8 oz. (3 cups) uncooked rainbow rotini (spiral pasta)
3 tablespoons margarine or butter
1 garlic clove, minced
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 cups milk
4 oz. (1 cup) shredded American cheese
4 oz. (1 cup) shredded mozzarella cheese
1 oz. (1/4 cup) crumbled blue cheese

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F. Spray 2-quart casserole with nonstick cooking spray. Cook rotini as directed on package. Drain.
  • Meanwhile, melt margarine in large saucepan over medium heat. Add garlic; cook and stir 30 to 60 seconds. Stir in flour and pepper; cook and stir until mixture is bubbly. Gradually add milk, stirring constantly, until mixture boils and thickens. Remove from heat. Reserve 1 tablespoon each American and mozzarella cheese for top. Add remaining cheeses to sauce; stir until melted.
  • Add cooked rotini to cheese sauce; stir gently to coat. Pour into sprayed casserole. Sprinkle with reserved cheeses.
  • Bake at 350°F. for 20 to 25 minutes or until bubbly around edges.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 595, Carbohydrate 58 g, Cholesterol 55 mg, Fat 2, Fiber 2 g, Protein 28 g, SaturatedFat 13 g, ServingSize 1 1/2 Cups, Sodium 830 mg, Sugar 9 g

Tips:

  • Use high-quality ingredients: Fresh, flavorful ingredients will make a big difference in the taste of your Rotini Pasta Bake. Look for ripe vegetables, firm pasta, and flavorful cheese.
  • Don't overcook the pasta: Al dente pasta will hold its shape and texture better in the bake. Cook the pasta according to the package directions, but keep an eye on it and remove it from the boiling water as soon as it is tender.
  • Use a variety of vegetables: This will add color, flavor, and nutrients to your dish. Some good choices include broccoli, bell peppers, zucchini, and mushrooms.
  • Don't be afraid to experiment with different cheeses: A combination of cheeses will create a more complex and flavorful sauce. Try using a combination of mozzarella, cheddar, and Parmesan cheese.
  • Season the dish well: Salt, pepper, and garlic powder are essential seasonings for Rotini Pasta Bake. You can also add other herbs and spices to taste, such as basil, oregano, or thyme.
  • Bake the dish until it is golden brown and bubbly: This will ensure that the pasta is cooked through and the cheese is melted and gooey.

Conclusion:

Rotini Pasta Bake is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. With its creamy sauce, tender pasta, and flavorful vegetables, it is sure to be a hit with the whole family. So next time you are looking for a quick and easy dinner idea, give Rotini Pasta Bake a try. You won't be disappointed!

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