Indulge in healthy comfort food.
Do you love pasta bakes as much as we do? Then stop right here. We’re sharing our 17 easy pasta bake recipes that are both tasty and healthy.
The pasta bake is a comfort food favorite in many families. Some families even have their own version that’s passed down through the generations. As much as we might crave that comfort food taste though, the recipes are often loaded with refined pasta and heavy cheeses that add fat and calories.
Our easy pasta bakes deliver that comfort food taste your family craves—but they do it without the heavy ingredients that pad your thighs with fat. We incorporate reasonable portions of low-fat cheeses and whole grain pastas. The Skinny Ms. kitchen team also lists recommended serving sizes with each recipe, making it easier for you to monitor how many calories you’re consuming. Be sure to measure out and stick to those serving sizes to help you lose weight or maintain a healthy weight.
If you’re looking for a salad to pair with these easy pasta bakes, check out DIY Healthy Salad Dressings and Skinny Ms. Salad Recipes.
1. Chicken and Penne Parmesan Casserole
Lean ground turkey or chicken adds a hearty boost to this pasta bake.
2. Clean-Eating Pizza Lasagna Rolls
This isn’t a traditional pasta bake, but it satisfies lasagna and pizza cravings in perfectly-portioned rolls.
3. Skinny Lasagna Rolls
Our original roll recipe is a fan favorite that won the Joyful Cook-Off on the Today Show’s Kathie Lee & Hoda! Perfect portions. Fewer than 250 calories. Tons of taste. Try it.
4. Tuna Casserole
Use whole wheat noodles or pasta, like macaroni, to enjoy this delicious dish filled with heart-healthy omega-3 fatty acids.
5. Chicken Alfredo Penne Casserole
Serve this for the comfort food flavor you crave—with fewer fat and calories than traditional recipes.
Put a spin on pizza night with easy pasta bakes like this one, which is sure to please any hungry crowd.
7. Skinny Artichoke & Spinach Penne Casserole
Loaded with superfoods spinach and artichoke, easy pasta bakes like this make serving healthy dinners a no-hassle deal.
8. Slow Cooker Italian-Style Penne
Healthy ingredients and slow cooker convenience may put this entrée on your go-to recipe list.
9. Chicken Florentine Casserole
For a simple hack, use rotisserie chicken to prepare this creamy, hearty meal.
10. Slow Cooker Zucchini Ziti
We love crockpot bakes because they’re ideal for get-togethers and parties. Add the ingredients to the slow cooker, and then let it cook for about two hours while you spruce up the house, prep other recipes, or chat with guests.
11. Slow Cooker Cheesy Spaghetti with Homemade Sausage
Serve spaghetti in a new way with this family-friendly crockpot recipe, which incorporates lean turkey for a protein boost.
12. Mac & Cheese with Sun-Dried Tomatoes
We’ve healthed up traditional macaroni and cheese recipes to create this bake, which can be served as a side dish or an entrée.
13. Mozzarella and Penne Pasta Bake
Serve up this easy-peasy penne dish; it offers no-headache prep and it bakes in about 20 minutes.
14. Cheesy Squash Casserole
Egg noodles and winter squash add hearty comfort food taste to this nutritious casserole recipe.
15. Tex-Mex Meaty Mac & Cheese Casserole
Whole wheat macaroni and Tex-Mex flavor make this casserole a delish alternative to traditional bakes.
16. Three-Cheese Ziti with Turkey
Sink your fork into this cheesy recipe, which offers just 289 calories per serving.
17. Slow Cooker Lasagna with Béchamel Sauce
When you want a bake that’s delicious and indulgent, give this skinnied-up recipe a go.
Want to discover more delicious, convenient clean-eating recipes? Check out our Pinterest boards, like Skinny Slow Cooker and Easy Recipes.
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