Easy pasta bake recipes for busy families

This cauliflower pasta bake recipe is sure to become a family dinner staple! Creamy cheese sauce, nutty cauliflower and plenty of crunchy breadcrumbs make this dish a hit with kids and adults alike

This no-fuss pasta bake recipe creates the perfect family meal. Creamy, cheesy yet packed with plenty of green goodness, this dish is delicious served for dinner sprinkled with peppery rocket leaves

On a cold winter evening, especially in the middle of the week, there’s nothing like a warm, creamy pasta bake to fill your family up.

Pick up a cooked chicken on your way home from work and you can have this delicious and hearty meal on the table soon after you walk in the front door.

To reheat, thaw, then cover with foil and bake for 30-40 minutes (or 20-30 minutes for smaller dishes).

This hearty Italian baked pasta dish is perfect for a hungry family on a cool Winter’s evening. Or, make for two and enjoy the leftovers the following day. The combination of tomato, sausage and pasta is beautiful enjoyed fresh out of the oven, especially when topped with melted, oozy ricotta cheese.

You can replace salmon with tuna. To make fresh breadcrumbs, tear day-old bread into pieces and process until coarse. Note

Leftovers can be eaten cold and are great for kids’ lunchboxes – pack with an ice brick. Note

This recipe is best made close to serving. Note

Creamy, cheesy and deeply comforting, this chicken and risoni pasta bake is a great dish to pull out when you’re feeding lots of people.

Creamy and comforting, this asparagus, chicken and mushroom pasta bake is a great mid-week dinner recipe. It’s also handy on a busy weekend when you’ve got lots of mouths to feed.

With the combination of cheese, cauliflower and ham, this pasta bake recipe is a winning family dinner. Plus, it freezes well too