There's nothing more comforting than a cheesy pasta casserole recipe, especially for weeknights when you want a lazy meal. These 20 Amazingly Easy Pasta Bake Recipes are sure to please a hungry crowd, and since most of them are stuffed with meat, they're hearty and filling. From delicious chicken pasta casserole recipes, to meaty pizza pasta bakes, there's something in this list of easy pasta bake recipes for everyone to enjoy!

Why make simple noodles and sauce when you can have a dish that's so much more, with just as little effort? Pasta casseroles are so much more delicious than simple pasta because they're covered with melted cheese and come out of the oven bubbling hot. Plus, these easy pasta bake recipes can be made ahead of time, and are the perfect carb-filled meal when you need something hot and comforting.

20 Amazingly Easy Pasta Bake Recipes

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Chicken Pasta Casserole Recipes

Easy Pasta Bake Recipes with Beef

Other Lazy Day Pasta Casserole Recipes

Chicken Pasta Casserole Recipes

Chicken and pasta are a match made in Italian heaven. The combination of noodles, chicken, sauce, and cheese make up these wonderfully easy pasta bake recipes. The addition of chicken in these pasta casseroles means you'll feel full and satisfied after dinner. Plus, your whole family will love them.

1. Ultimate "Loaded" Chicken Pasta Bake (shown, left)
    
2. Make-Ahead Chicken Spaghetti Casserole (shown, right)
    
3. Chicken & Penne Pasta Bake
    
4. Grandma's Chicken Pasta Casserole
    
5. Creamy Loaded Spaghetti Bake
    
6. Velveeta Chicken Spaghetti Casserole
    
7. Dollar Store Chicken Casserole

Easy Pasta Bake Recipes with Beef

Easy pasta bake recipes with beef are the best because you can incorporate a huge variety of flavors. Whether you're a fan of pizza pasta casseroles, Mexican flavored pasta bakes, or goulash, adding this versatile meat to the dishes makes them unforgettable.

1. 8 Layer Pasta Bake (shown, left)
    
2. Enchilada Pasta Bake (shown, right)
    
3. Loaded Cheesy Meaty Casserole (shown above)
    
4. Best-Loved Pizza Casserole
    
5. Cheeseburger Pasta Bake
    
6. Poor Man's Hamburger Goulash
    
7. So Easy Spaghetti Pizza Bake

Other Lazy Day Pasta Casserole Recipes

When you have a lazy day, or you're short on time for dinner, whip up one of these easy pasta bake recipes. Most of them can even be made ahead of time, so you can freeze it and warm it when you're ready! Some of these casseroles take just 20 minutes to make, and only require a few simple ingredients.

1. 3 Ingredient Ravioli Bake (shown, left)
    
2. Three Cheese Baked Ziti With Spinach (shown, right)
    
3. Crowd-Pleasing Tuna Noodle Casserole
    
4. Lazy Day Noodle Bake
    
5. Best Stuffed Shells
    
6. Lazy Day Lasagna

So when you're craving a carb-filled Italian meal, turn to these easy pasta bake recipes for a dish that is sure to please. Whether you're feeding a fan of beefy pasta bakes, or those who prefer chicken pasta casseroles, this is your one-stop shop for all the easy casserole recipes you need. Besides, there are few things better than a dish that's budget-friendly, cheesy, and comforting.