Best 11 Tasty Pasta Bake Recipes

CHEESY CHICKEN ALFREDO PASTA BAKE RECIPE BY TASTY

Steps:

• In a pot, heat oil and add chicken.
• Season chicken with salt and pepper.
• Add garlic, then brown the chicken.
• Add broth, heavy cream, and pasta, and bring to a boil.
• Cover and reduce the heat to a simmer for 15-20 min.
• Turn off heat and stir in 1 ½ cups (165 grams) of parmesan cheese.
• Pour half of the pasta into a greased 11×7 inch or 9×13 inch (28x18 cm or 33x23 cm) baking dish.
• Sprinkle evenly with 1 cup (115 grams) of mozzarella cheese.
• Layer the remaining half of the pasta evenly on top. Sprinkle evenly with 1 cup of mozzarella (115 grams) and ½ cup (55 grams) of parmesan.
• Broil 10 - 15 minutes, or until the cheese is golden brown. Remove and sprinkle with fresh parsley.
• Enjoy!

SOUTHWEST CHICKEN ALFREDO PASTA BAKE RECIPE BY TASTY

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350˚F (180˚C)
• Cook the fusilli pasta according to box instructions. This will make about 4½ cups (900g) of cooked pasta.
• In a large bowl, mix together cooked pasta, corn, black beans, cooked chicken, alfredo sauce, and taco seasoning.
• Pour into a 9x13-inch (23x33 cm) baking pan and spread evenly around the pan.
• Sprinkle Monterey Jack and cheddar cheese over the top and cover with foil.
• Bake for 35 minutes, uncovering after 20 minutes to allow the cheese to brown.
• Garnish with cilantro.
• Enjoy!

GARLIC PARMESAN CHICKEN PASTA BAKE RECIPE BY TASTY

Steps:

• Melt butter, add garlic, thyme, sage and rosemary. Sauté until fragrant. Remove the thyme, sage and rosemary.
• Add flour and stir.
• Add the milk, a little bit at a time, and whisk after each addition. Repeat until all the milk is gone. Keep whisking until it has thickened and coats the back of a spoon.
• Grease a 9×13 inch (22 x33 cm) pan. Cover bottom with a layer of pasta, half of the chicken, half of the peas, a ⅓ of the parmesan, a ⅓ water and ⅓ of the sauce.
• Repeat once. Top with noodles, remaining water and cheese.
• Cover with foil and bake for 40 minutes at 400°F (200°C).
• Remove the foil, sprinkle the top with breadcrumbs.
• Broil for 5-10 minutes or until golden brown.
• Serve with chopped parsley as garnish.
• Enjoy!

FAJITA PASTA BAKE RECIPE BY TASTY

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
• In a nonstick baking dish, add the bell peppers, mushrooms, and onion.
• In a small bowl, combine the chili powder, paprika, garlic powder, cumin, salt, and pepper.
• Pour the olive oil and half of the spice mix over the vegetables and toss well to coat.
• Bake the vegetables for about 30 minutes, stirring occasionally, until tender.
• In a large pot of boiling water, cook the pasta according to the package instructions, until tender.
• Drain the pasta, reserving about 1 cup (240 ml) of cooking water.
• Return the drained pasta to the pot and add the roasted vegetables. Add the rest of the spice mix, the reserved pasta water, and the sour cream and mix to combine.
• Transfer the pasta mixture to the baking dish used for roasting the vegetables and spread evenly. Sprinkle the cheese over the top.
• Bake for about 15 minutes, until the cheese is golden brown.
• Let cool for about 5 minutes, then serve. Garnish with parsley, if desired.
• Enjoy!

SPINACH PESTO PASTA BAKE RECIPE BY TASTY

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
• In a blender or food processor, add the spinach, basil, pine nuts, parmesan, garlic, salt, lemon juice, and olive oil.
• Blend until you reach a creamy consistency. Set aside.
• Add the pasta to a large bowl then add the tomatoes. Pour the pesto onto the pasta and mix well to combine.
• Transfer the mixture to a baking dish and top with mozzarella.
• Cover with foil and bake for 10-15 minutes.
• Carefully remove and allow to cool for 5 minutes.
• Enjoy!

BBQ CHICKEN PASTA BAKE RECIPE BY TASTY

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C).
• In a bowl, combine chicken, tomatoes, corn, onion, ranch, and BBQ sauce.
• Add the pasta, and mix until evenly coated.
• Pour mixture into a 9x13 (22 x 33 cm) baking dish. Sprinkle with pepper to taste.
• Top with mozzarella, and bake uncovered for 30 minutes.
• Top with fresh parsley.
• Enjoy!

BAKE & SAVE BEEF AND CHEESE RIGATONI PASTA RECIPE BY TASTY

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375°F (190˚C.)
• In a skillet, cook and crumble the ground beef with garlic powder, onion, powder, salt, & pepper. Remove from pan and drain.
• In the same pan, melt the butter, and mix with the flour until it forms a paste.
• Add the milk gradually, and bring to a boil, until it thickens into a creamy sauce. Set aside.
• In a bowl, mix the rigatoni with the eggs. Divide between two 9x13 inch (23x33 centimeter) baking dishes.
• Layer on the marinara, ground beef, mozzarella, white sauce, and parmesan.
• Bake both for 30-35 minutes, or until cheese is melted and golden brown.
• Cool and freeze extra casserole up to 2 months. (To cook, transfer to the refrigerator overnight. Bake covered at 375°F (190°C) for 40 minutes. Remove cover and bake an additional 10 minutes.)
• Nutrition Calories: 1916 Fat: 61 grams Carbs: 223 grams Fiber: 12 grams Sugars: 21 grams Protein: 110 grams
• Enjoy!

EASY TOMATO BASIL PASTA BAKE RECIPE BY TASTY

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 450°F (230°C).
• In a large bowl, mix together the crushed tomatoes, water, olive oil, basil, oregano, garlic, salt, pepper, and fusilli.
• Pour the pasta mixture into a greased roasting pan and smooth the top into an even layer.
• Line the top of the mixture with the sliced tomatoes and sprinkle with salt.
• Bake in the oven for 40-45 minutes, until the pasta is fully cooked. Serve and sprinkle with garnish of choice.
• Enjoy!

BUTTERNUT SQUASH STUFFED PASTA BAKE RECIPE BY TASTY

Steps:

• Heat olive oil in a large pan.
• Add the butternut squash and salt, and sauté for a few minutes.
• Then add garlic, turkey, Italian seasoning, pepper flakes, and black pepper, and stir until meat is fully cooked.
• Add in spinach and salt until the spinach is wilted.
• In a large bowl, add ricotta, egg, cheese, and a pinch of salt and pepper. Mix well.
• Add the cooked squash mixture into the bowl. Mix until evenly blended.
• Cook a box of jumbo shell pasta al dente. Set aside in a bowl covered in olive oil to prevent sticking.
• Heat butter in a medium pan. Once melted, add in flour.
• Cook the flour until it turns light brown.
• Add milk to the pan and stir continuously until the sauce thickens.
• Add a pinch of salt and pepper.
• In a casserole dish, sheet the sauce on the bottom.
• Stuff each jumbo shell pasta with the stuffing and place on top of the sauce.
• Bake at 400°F (200°C) covered for 30 minutes.
• Sprinkle parmesan cheese and bake again for 5 minutes until the cheese melts.
• Garnish with parsley.
• Enjoy!

TURKEY & CHEESE PASTA BAKE RECIPE BY TASTY

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350°F. Coat a 9" X 13" (22x33 cm) pan with cooking spray and set aside.
• In a medium skillet over high heat, add bacon and water. Cook, stirring every 2 minutes until bacon is crispy (about 10 minutes). Once the bacon is crispy, remove it from the pan using a slotted spoon and set aside. Leave bacon fat in the skillet.
• In the skillet with the remaining bacon fat, add the onion and sauté for 3 minutes until softened. Remove from heat.
• In a large mixing bowl, mix together bacon, onion, thyme, whole milk, cream of chicken soup, cream of mushroom soup, kosher salt, 2 cups (200 G) of Colby-Jack cheese, and a ¼ cup (25 G) grated Parmesan cheese.
• Add in Charter Reserve® Goldenroast Special Recipe Turkey Breast, frozen broccoli, and cooked penne, mixing to coat everything evenly with the cheese and soup mixture.
• Pour half the mixture into the prepared pan and smooth with a spatula. Sprinkle with the remaining 1 cup of Colby-Jack cheese. Add the rest of the pasta on top.
• In a small bowl, mix together the panko bread crumbs, melted butter, and remaining ¼ cup (25 G) of Parmesan cheese and sprinkle evenly on top of the pasta mixture.
• Bake for 30-40 minutes or until the cheese is bubbly and bread crumbs are golden brown.
• Remove from the oven. Let cool for 5 minutes before garnishing with parsley and serving.
• Enjoy!

TASTY PASTA BAKE

Steps:

• 1. Preheat oven to 350 degree. Spray a 9 x 13 baking dish with nonstick cooking spray. Cook pasta, al dente, drain and place in a large bowl. Set aside.
• 2. In a large skillet, add about 3 tablespoons oil, over medium heat, brown ground beef with onions, peppers and garlic. Breaking up beef as it cooks. Add seasonings and stir. Once meat is no longer pink and veggies are tender. Drain.
• 3. Return meat and veggies back to pan, add tomatoes and sauce, simmer for a few minutes.
• 4. Add cheddar cheese to macaroni, stir and add the sauce and blend all well.
• 5. Pour mixture evenly into prepared dish.
• 6. Place the six slices of provolone evenly over pasta. Sprinkle with remaining pepper. Cover and bake for 30 minutes.
• 7. Remove cover. Bake for an additional 10 - 15 minutes, or until cheese is bubbling and turning golden.
• 8. Let set for a few minutes then serve with salad and crusty bread if you prefer.