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.

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!'”

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.

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.

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.

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

Johnny Autry

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












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