These pasta bake recipes are the perfect weeknight dinner option.

Or bake it at home and bring it along–it’s delicious at room temperature too.

Finish the dish under the broiler to achieve a delicious melted cheese crust.

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Johnny Autry

Using whole-wheat pasta adds fiber; opt for penne if whole-wheat ziti is hard to find.

Serve with steamed green beans.

“When people taste it, they say, ‘Oooh, this macaroni!'”

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Johnny Autry

Eggplant & Chickpea Baked Pasta

Turn leftover Eggplant & Chickpea Stew into a comforting vegetarian baked-pasta dish.

Sloppy Joe Casserole

Like sloppy Joes?

Then you’ll love this sloppy Joe casserole recipe.

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Kids will love it!

Chicken-Noodle Casserole

Flavorful Chicken-Noodle Casserole comes to life with this diabetes-friendly recipe.

Select light sour cream to lower fat and calorie content.

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Serve this family-friendly baked pasta with a salad and pour the adults a glass of Chianti.

Whole-wheat pasta adds robust flavor and extra fiber.

Enjoy on its own as a vegetarian dinner or top with grilled chicken for some extra protein.

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Adding a variety of vegetables makes it more nutritious than the traditional recipe.

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Johnny Autry

Eggplant & Chickpea Baked Pasta

Photography / Fred Hardy, Styling / Ruth Blackburn / Audrey Davis

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Baked Cavatelli Casserole

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Chicken-Noodle Casserole

Spinach & Mushroom Tortellini Bake

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Penne with Sausage & Eggplant Bolognese

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Baked Tomato & Feta Pasta

Jason Donnelly

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Baked Spinach & Feta Pasta

Jason Donnelly