Looking for the best pasta bake recipes? These easy pasta bakes are cheesy, comforting and perfect for dinner — from creamy chicken pasta bakes to tuna, meatballs and veggie favourites.

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Pasta bakes truly do depict everything this blog is about – hearty, cheesy, easy and delicious. Over the years, I’ve perfected the art of pasta baking and have found myself with quite the selection of recipes. Many of these will end up on your rotations; others will feel special enough for a treat dinner. What they all have in common is that they are:

  • Saucy – no dried-up pasta bakes around here.
  • Flavour – each recipe is packed to the brim with flavour.
  • Filling – as a pasta bake should be, these leave your belly (and heart) full!

Alrighty, let’s tuck into the full roundup shall we?!


1. Broccoli Pasta Bake

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A rich, cheesy sauce, tender broccoli and a crispy, crunchy baked topping – this pasta bake is a force to be reckoned with.

Grab the recipe HERE


2. Chicken Tetrazzini

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Here I’ll show you the most delicious way to make a classic tetrazzini with a creamy, cheesy sauce (no canned soup involved).

Grab the recipe HERE


3. Tomato Tuna Pasta Bake

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Tuna pasta bake – an absolute classic! I think you’ll be surprised by just how delicious this tomato version is.

Grab the recipe HERE


4. Creamy Tuna Pasta Bake

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Some people are team tomato tuna pasta bake, others are creamy. My mantra? Why choose when you can have both!

Grab the recipe HERE


5. Stuffed Shells

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There are so many different ways you can make stuffed shells, but this is the tastiest way. The shells are loaded with 4 different cheeses and baked in a gorgeous, rich tomato sauce. What’s not to love?!

Grab the recipe HERE


6. Chicken Pasta Bake

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Juicy chicken strips in a sun dried tomato sauce, packed with tender pasta, pesto and a copious amount of cheese. This is one of the heartiest pasta bakes you’ll ever make!

Grab the recipe HERE


7. Meatball Pasta Bake

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Speaking of hearty pasta bakes, if you’ve never made one with meatballs before, then take this as your sign.

Grab the recipe HERE


8. Taco Pasta Bake

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All the delicious spicy flavours of classic beef tacos, made into this easy and delicious pasta bake. It’s a sure-fire win for the whole family!

Grab the recipe HERE


9. Cauliflower Cheese Pasta Bake

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Imagine a rich, cheesy cauliflower cheese, but in pasta bake form with crispy bacon. Yes, dreams really do come true.

Grab the recipe HERE


10. Veggie Pasta Bake

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This isn’t just any vegetable pasta bake, it’s loaded with so much flavour that even the fussiest of eaters will love it!

Grab the recipe HERE


11. Chicken and Bacon Pasta Bake

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There’s no two ways about it – this pasta bake is pure indulgence. And yes, that is a crispy crumb made of garlic bread.

Grab the recipe HERE


12. Baked Chicken Meatballs and Orzo

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In this recipe, the pasta is cooked from raw in the sauce, right in the oven. Yep, no boiling required!

Grab the recipe HERE


13. Beef Ragu Ravioli Bake

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Probably the most unique pasta bake you’ll see. Rich, tender beef topped with ravioli wrapped in a bechamel sauce. It’s pure comfort food through and through!

Grab the recipe HERE


And there we have it! A collection of the most delicious pasta bake recipes. If you loved this Roundup be sure to Pin it for later! Made any of the recipes? Let me know how you got on in the

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