Pasta Casserole Recipes | 8 Vintage Macaroni, Noodle & Lasagna Bakes
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These vintage pasta casseroles are classic comfort-food dinners—cheesy, hearty, and perfect for feeding a family.
Choose from macaroni bakes, noodle casseroles, baked mac and cheese, and an old-fashioned cottage cheese lasagne, then use the jump links to go straight to the recipe you want.
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Ingredients
2 cups cooked macaroni
1/3 cup mayonnaise
1 can cream of mushroom soup
1/2 cup milk
1 pkg shredded cheddar cheese
1/4 cup each: green pepper, onion, tomato
Salt/pepper; optional topping: bread crumbs, butter
Preparation
Combine all ingredients and pour into a greased casserole.
Top with bread crumbs, extra cheese, and butter. Bake at 400°F for 20 mins.
Ingredients
1/2 lb elbow macaroni
12 oz mozzarella, 1 cup cottage/ricotta
1 lb Italian-style sausage (loose)
2 tbsp Parmesan, 1 tsp pizza seasoning
Preparation
Cook macaroni; drain. Brown sausage.
Combine all ingredients, sprinkle with Parmesan, and bake in a 2-quart casserole at 350°F for 35–40 mins.
Ingredients
8 oz egg noodles
2 tbsp butter, 1 onion (chopped)
2 eggs, 8 slices bacon (cooked/crumbled)
2 cups Swiss, 1/2 cup Parmesan
Preparation
Cook noodles; sauté onion in butter.
Mix all ingredients in a large bowl. Bake in a 2-quart dish at 375°F for 45 mins.
Ingredients
2 lb hamburger, 1 onion
4 cans mushroom spaghetti sauce
1/2 lb fine noodles (uncooked)
1 lb sharp cheddar cheese
Preparation
Cook onion/meat with sauce.
Layer half the noodles, sauce, and cheese twice in a 2-quart dish. Bake at 325°F for 1 hr.
Ingredients
2 lb hamburger, 2 lb cottage cheese
2 cans tomato sauce, 1 pkg noodles
Mozzarella & grated cheeses
Seasonings: soy sauce, oregano, basil
Preparation
Simmer meat with sauce and spices (2 hrs).
Mix cottage cheese with eggs and seasonings. Cook noodles.
Layer ingredients until full. Bake at 350°F for 1 hr.
Ingredients
1 lb beef, 1 onion, 2 cans tomato sauce
1 cup sour cream, 1 1/2 cups cottage cheese
Noodles, green onion, green pepper
Preparation
Cook beef/onion with sauce. Mix sour cream, cheeses, and peppers.
In a 3-quart casserole, layer noodles, cheese mix, and beef mix. Bake at 350°F for 40 mins.
Ingredients
3 cups elbow macaroni
Sauce: butter, flour, milk, cheese, seasonings
20 Ritz crackers, 2 tbsp butter
Preparation
Make cheese sauce; combine with cooked macaroni in a 3-quart dish.
Top with buttered cracker crumbs. Bake at 350°F for 20–25 mins.
Ingredients
4 oz spiral macaroni
Onion, green pepper, margarine
12 oz pork luncheon meat
1 can mushroom soup, 1/3 cup cheese, 1/2 cup catsup
Preparation
Cook macaroni; sauté vegetables.
Combine all and bake covered in a 3-quart dish at 400°F for 30 mins.
Pasta Casserole FAQ
Can I make these pasta casseroles ahead of time?
Yes. Most pasta casseroles can be assembled ahead, refrigerated, and baked when ready.
What’s the best way to reheat leftover pasta casserole?
Cover and reheat in the oven until hot throughout. Add a splash of milk or sauce if it looks dry.
Do I have to use the exact cheese listed?
No. Cheddar, mozzarella, Swiss, and Parmesan are often interchangeable depending on what you have.
How do I keep pasta casseroles from drying out?
Don’t overbake, keep sauces slightly loose before baking, and cover with foil for part of the bake if needed.
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