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Our Cheesiest, Most Satisfying Lasagna and Baked Pasta Recipes

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By Kelly Vaughan Updated November 29, 2021
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For weeknight dinners or holiday entertaining, our favorite baked pasta recipes are loaded with melted cheese and couldn't be more comforting.

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Lasagna and its baked pasta kin are ideal for everything from weeknight dinners to holiday entertaining. Not only do they feed a crowd, but the leftovers also reheat beautifully. From meat fillings to vegetable versions that will leave you satisfied. Here. we're sharing our most comforting, delicious, and family-friendly lasagna and baked pasta recipes to enjoy any—and every—night of the week.

Start with a favorite, such as the Lasagna with Meat Sauce that's here. When you're looking for the classic, meaty lasagna, this is the recipe to make. It's easier than you expect because we use no-boil lasagna noodles. All you need to do is layer them with marinara sauce, our three-cheese blend, and meat filling and bake the entire casserole in the oven. Each layer is piping hot and the noodles are al dente by the time it finishes cooking.

We also have several vegetarian lasagna and baked pasta recipes. Our Mushroom-Eggplant Lasagna makes use of easy to find produce that add plenty of might to the dish. Then there's our super easy Very Vegetable Lasagna, which calls for frozen chopped spinach, zucchini, and no-boil lasagna noodles. It only requires 30 minutes of prep work, too.

When you're craving a no-fuss, humble meal, try our take on a classic, Tuna-Noodle Casserole with Cauliflower or its more innovative comrade, Salmon Noodle Casserole. Both are simple, easy to prepare, and will surely satisfy your family.

From macaroni and cheese to lasagna, manicotti to meatballs, these lasagna and baked pasta recipes are easy to love.

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Creamy Baked Tortellini with Spinach

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Here's an easy route to the comforting cheesy bake, and one you can easily put together on a weeknight—it takes just 35 minutes from start to table. Store-bought cheese tortellini meet a fast turkey ragu and a crunchy topping.

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Mushroom-Eggplant Lasagna

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The vegetable base for this hearty lasagna starts with sautéed cremini mushrooms and eggplant, followed by a traditional blend of onions, carrots, celery, and plenty of garlic.

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Baked Mac and Cheese with Broiled Tomatoes

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Stovetop macaroni and cheese becomes even more spectacular when topped with more cheese, breadcrumbs, and, in this case, broiled Roma tomatoes. Baked until golden brown and bubbling, it simply cannot be beat.

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Lasagna with Meat Sauce

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Looking for a go-to lasagna recipe? This one is a total classic. The meaty filling is made with a combination of lean ground beef and sweet Italian sausage, and a trio of cheese make for super creamy layers throughout.

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Sausage-and-Kale Stuffed Shells

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We're declaring this the ultimate winter comfort food recipe. The filling, which is tucked into large pasta shells, is made from browned sausage, sautéed kale, and three cheeses—ricotta cheese, Parmigiano-Reggiano, and mozzarella.

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Baked Pasta with Cauliflower and Swiss Chard

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A baked pasta recipe is nothing without a super creamy sauce. This one is made with sour cream and Gruyère cheese, which hugs twirly campanelle pasta and hearty vegetables.

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Salmon Noodle Casserole

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This twist on the classic tuna noodle casserole is made with omega-3-rich salmon for a pop of color in a comforting baked pasta dish.

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Baked Rigatoni with Sausage

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An assortment of vegetables—butternut squash, cherry tomatoes, and shallots—team up with spicy sausage in this basked pasta recipe. Hearty rigatoni is the perfect vessel for the mixture.

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Tuna-Noodle Casserole with Cauliflower

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We love using a wide noodle such as pappardelle for this baked pasta dish that's just as good as Mom's. The healthy addition of cauliflower brings texture to the creamy meal.

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Susan's Manicotti

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This recipe is courtesy of food and entertaining director Sarah Carey's mom. Sarah explains why she likes it so much: "It can be made for lots of people, and with lots of people helping to mix the filling and stuff the shells. It's what my mom makes for parties and potlucks. I've altered her recipe slightly, but I think it's still just as delicious."

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Very Vegetable Lasagna

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You won't miss the meat in this vegetable lasagna, we promise. Zucchini and spinach, plus three different kinds of cheese—ricotta, Parmesan, and mozzarella—are more than enough to fill you up.

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Baked Rigatoni with Mini Meatballs

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The trick to instant meatballs? Italian sausage! All you have to do is remove the casings and roll.

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Basil and Ricotta Cannelloni

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We love this cannelloni's beautiful zucchini blossom topping, but it's the filling that really wins us over. It teams fresh ricotta with spring onion, basil, egg yolks, lemon zest, and Pecorino Romano.

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Squash Lasagna with Spinach

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You can make the components of this recipe, including the roasted squash, bechamel, and filling up to two days in advance.

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Swiss-Chard Lasagna

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Hardy greens like Swiss chard stand up well in baked pasta dishes. In this lasagna, it's sautéed with onions until tender, then layered with tomato sauce, noodles, and mozzarella.

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Matzo Spinach Lasagna

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No leavening allowed? No problem! Matzo stands in for the noodles in this Passover-friendly lasagna and gets jazzed up with a flavorful spinach and ricotta filling.

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Pepperoni Pasta Bake

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These baked shells are a guaranteed kid-pleaser, even with the grated zucchini we've sneaked into the filling.

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Baked Shells and Broccoli with Ham and Cheesy-Creamy Cauliflower Sauce

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A whole head of cauliflower and a full bunch of broccoli go into this cheesy casserole. Skim milk, multigrain pasta, and whole-wheat panko also keep it on the healthier side.

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Chicken-and-Broccolini Mac and Cheese

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The secret behind the velvety white sauce in this mac and cheese recipe is cream cheese. Shredded chicken gives the dish heft, and tender Broccolini cuts the richness.

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Baked Tortellini with Bacon

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Store-bought tortellini means you can get this dish on the table in just 35 minutes. A simple white sauce, crispy bacon, and a generous amount of Parmesan cheese make it a surefire crowd-pleaser.

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Three-Cheese Skillet Lasagna

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Ricotta, fresh mozzarella, and pecorino form the trifecta of cheeses in this speedy skillet supper.

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Spinach Manicotti in Creamy Tomato Sauce

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A manicotti recipe that only requires 30 minutes of prep? Store-bought shells and marinara sauce, plus frozen spinach, make it possible.

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Sausage, Mozzarella, and Broccoli Rabe with Shells

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Spicy Italian sausage, tender broccoli rabe, and gooey mozzarella are an unbeatable combination in this baked pasta dish.

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Bacon Macaroni and Cheese

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It doesn't get more decadent than this bacon-studded, three-cheese mac! We love the combination of Parmesan, gouda, and Gruyere.

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Baked Penne with Chicken and Sun-Dried Tomatoes

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Sun-dried tomatoes add a much-needed pop of color, not to mention lots of bright flavor, to this creamy, cheesy casserole.

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Chicken and Kale Casserole

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Using the meat from a rotisserie chicken is the key to getting this healthy baked pasta dish on the table in a flash.

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    3 of 27 Mushroom-Eggplant Lasagna
    4 of 27 Baked Mac and Cheese with Broiled Tomatoes
    5 of 27 Lasagna with Meat Sauce
    6 of 27 Sausage-and-Kale Stuffed Shells
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    13 of 27 Baked Rigatoni with Mini Meatballs
    14 of 27 Basil and Ricotta Cannelloni
    15 of 27 Squash Lasagna with Spinach
    16 of 27 Swiss-Chard Lasagna
    17 of 27 Matzo Spinach Lasagna
    18 of 27 Pepperoni Pasta Bake
    19 of 27 Baked Shells and Broccoli with Ham and Cheesy-Creamy Cauliflower Sauce
    20 of 27 Chicken-and-Broccolini Mac and Cheese
    21 of 27 Baked Tortellini with Bacon
    22 of 27 Three-Cheese Skillet Lasagna
    23 of 27 Spinach Manicotti in Creamy Tomato Sauce
    24 of 27 Sausage, Mozzarella, and Broccoli Rabe with Shells
    25 of 27 Bacon Macaroni and Cheese
    26 of 27 Baked Penne with Chicken and Sun-Dried Tomatoes
    27 of 27 Chicken and Kale Casserole

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