Pasta bake recipes

Combine two favourites – bolognese and stuffed pasta shells – to make the ultimate pasta bake. Serve bubbling from the oven for true comfort food

Enjoy this gooey cheese and chicken pasta bake for the ultimate weekday family dinner. Serve straight from the dish with a dressed green salad

A family favourite, this filling and warming supper is ready in under half an hour - and uses lots of storecupboard ingredients

A great way to get kids to eat spinach, this comforting sausage supper dish is also perfect for a hungry crowd

Make this granddaddy of pasta bakes with the salty tang of yeast extract, plus mustard and evaporated milk. This is macaroni cheese with added oomph

Make this simple student pasta and tomato dish for a delicious, filling and budget-friendly supper. It is a great way to use up simple storecupboard ingredients.

Whip up this cheap treat using storecupboard ingredients, tinned tuna and sweetcorn

Whip up this cheap, simple and satisfying meal in just 30 minutes.

An Italian-American classic, this freezable sausage pasta bake is an ideal make-ahead family dish for busy days

Oven-cooked pasta dishes are perfect for an informal meal with friends, especially when you can freeze it ahead

This dish can be assembled ready for baking a good few hours ahead - and it's all cooked in one pan

Using leftover sausagemeat to make meatballs is a thrifty way to jazz up an oven-cooked pasta pot

Merge cheesy leeks and a classic lasagne to make our mouth-watering family-sized pasta dish. This is an easy and impressive bubbling masterpiece

Use up the leftovers in your fridge with this hearty family supper dish

Upgrade cheesy tomato pasta with gnocchi, chorizo and mozzarella for a comforting bake that makes an excellent midweek meal

Indulge in Tom Kerridge's ultimate truffle mac 'n' cheese, an amalgamation of all his favourite versions of this classic American dish

A cross between moussaka and macaroni cheese, this thrifty Mediterranean pasta bake makes for a hearty meal

Take pasta bake to new heights with this moreish macaroni and smoked haddock dish. It can be assembled in advance and finished in the oven the next day

Serve this quick, creamy courgette & ricotta lasagne for a last-minute dinner party to impress vegetarian friends. It's a great way to use courgettes when they're in season

Melting fontina cheese, rich truffle oil and a creamy squash and Parmesan sauce turn these stuffed pasta shells into an indulgent dinner

Everyone loves a pasta bake and this one is sure to be a family favourite

This rice-sized pasta is often used in soup but it works brilliantly in this great-value dish

Prepare this easy lasagne ahead of time and save in the freezer, uncooked, for when you need it during a busy week. Then just bake for an extra 45 mins.

Give mac ’n’ cheese a mushroom makeover for a freeze-ahead family meal. Using dried wild mushrooms means you don’t have to wait until they’re in season