• Skip to main content
  • Skip to primary sidebar
Air Fryer Mom
menu icon
go to homepage
  • Air Fryer Recipes
  • About
  • Contact
  • Subscribe
    • Facebook
    • Instagram
    • Pinterest
  • subscribe
    search icon
    Homepage link
    • Air Fryer Recipes
    • About
    • Contact
    • Subscribe
    • Facebook
    • Instagram
    • Pinterest
  • ×
    Home » Recipe Roundups

    20 Dump-And-Bake Pasta Dinners We’re Making Every Week

    Published: Apr 10, 2025 by Emmeline Kemperyd · post_comments]

    • Facebook
    • Email

    Dump-and-bake pasta dinners are a lifesaver for busy weeknights, combining convenience with comfort. These one-pan meals require minimal prep and cleanup, making them perfect for families or anyone looking to whip up a satisfying dish without a lot of fuss. From cheesy bakes to hearty veggie options, there's a variety of recipes that will keep everyone coming back for more.

    Meatball Casserole

    Meatball Casserole.
    Photo Credit: Savory Experiments.

    Cheesy meatball casserole combines pasta and meatballs in a delicious and easy dish. Using frozen meatballs, marinara sauce, and pasta, this meal is perfect for busy weeknights.

    Get the Recipe

    No Boil Chicken Pasta Bake

    A spoonful of pasta bake.
    Photo credit: Cooking With Carlee.

    This no-boil chicken pasta bake simplifies dinner time with minimal prep. It's a satisfying and hearty meal that everyone will enjoy.

    Get the recipe

    No Boil Cheesy Ham and Macaroni Casserole

    No Boil Cheesy Ham and Macaroni Casserole.
    Photo Credit: Cooking with Carlee.

    Cheesy ham and macaroni casserole is creamy and satisfying. It's super easy to prepare and is a great choice for a weeknight dinner.

    Get the Recipe

    No Boil Rigatoni and Meatball Casserole

    No Boil Rigatoni and Meatball Casserole.
    Photo Credit: Cooking with Carlee.

    Dinner can be a breeze with this simple rigatoni and meatball casserole that doesn't require boiling. It involves minimal prep and delivers a satisfying and hearty meal.

    Get the Recipe

    Cheese Tortellini Bake

    Cheese Tortellini Bake
    Photo Credit: Midwest Foodie.

    The Cheesy Vegetarian Tortellini Bake is a simple meal that comes together in just 20 minutes with fewer than 10 ingredients, all in one pan. It's a great option for busy weeknights when you want a filling dinner without spending too much time in the kitchen.

    Get the recipe

    Baked Ravioli Casserole

    Baked Ravioli Casserole.
    Photo credit: Midwest Foodie.

    This baked ravioli casserole is quick to prepare, taking only about 20 minutes from start to finish with just 5 minutes of prep. Using store-bought cheese ravioli makes it a simple option for busy weeknights, and you can even make it ahead and store it in the fridge or freezer.

    Get the recipe

    Meatball Pasta Bake

    Meatball Pasta Bake.
    Photo credit: Beyond the Chicken Coop.

    This Meatball Pasta Bake is a simple dish that cooks all in one go in the oven, including the pasta. It features frozen meatballs, mozzarella cheese, penne pasta, and your choice of marinara sauce.

    Get the recipe

    Dutch Oven Lasagna

    Dutch Oven Lasagna.
    Photo Credit: Dutch Oven Daddy.

    Dutch Oven Lasagna is packed with all the delicious flavors you love in lasagna, but it's cooked in a cast iron Dutch oven or camp oven over coals. This dish is perfect for a cozy meal, bringing comfort and satisfaction with every bite.

    Get the Recipe

    Dump-and-Bake Mac & Cheese

    Mac and cheese.
    Photo credit: always use butter.

    Baked Mac and Cheese is super simple to prepare. In just 10 minutes of prep and 45 minutes in the oven, you can enjoy a delicious one-pan dish loaded with Cheddar and Gruyere cheese.

    Get the recipe

    Baked Vegan Pasta

    Vegan pasta bake.
    Photo credit: Plant Based Folk.

    This creamy baked vegan pasta is simple to prepare and loaded with veggies. It's delicious whether you serve it hot or cold!

    Get the recipe

    Cheesy Pizza Pasta Bake

    Pizza pasta bake.
    Photo credit: Two Healthy Kitchens.

    This pizza pasta bake is perfect for busy nights when you need something quick and easy. With no need to precook the pasta, you can mix everything right in the pan and enjoy a cheesy dish packed with delicious pizza flavors that the whole family will enjoy.

    Get the recipe

    Gorgonzola Mac and Cheese

    Gorgonzla mac and cheese.
    Photo credit: always use butter.

    This cheesy mac and cheese is made in one dish, so there's no need to pre-cook anything. With mozzarella and gorgonzola, it's a simple and comforting meal that everyone will love.

    Get the recipe

    Dump and Bake Meatball Casserole

    Meatball casserole served on a dish.
    Photo Credit: The Forked Spoon.

    This Meatball Casserole is a filling and tasty one-pan dish that combines juicy meatballs with pasta, all baked in a creamy marinara sauce and topped with melted cheese. It's perfect for a quick weeknight dinner.

    Get the recipe

    Vegetarian Ravioli Bake

    Ravioli bake.
    Image credit: Sustainable Cooks.

    This is a comforting dish that everyone in the family will enjoy. It's cheesy and packed with flavor!

    Get the recipe

    Mexican Ravioli Lasagna

    Easy Mexican Ravioli Lasagna
    Photo Credit: Two Healthy Kitchens.

    This Mexican Lasagna is made with ravioli, creating delicious layers without the need to thaw anything. It's great for quick dinners and only requires a few ingredients.

    Get the recipe

    Dump and Bake Meatball Casserole

    Dump and Bake Meatball Casserole.
    Photo Credit: Winding Creek Ranch.

    This easy meatball casserole brings together uncooked pasta, frozen meatballs, and marinara sauce for a delicious one-pan dinner. Just layer everything in a dish and let the oven do the work.

    Get the Recipe

    No-Boil Ravioli Casserole

    Ravioli casserole.
    Photo credit: always use butter.

    This dish is incredibly easy to prepare. With just four basic ingredients and some ready-made options, you can have it ready in 5 minutes and on the table in under 40.

    Get the recipe

    No Boil Baked Ziti

    No boil baked ziti.
    Photo Credit: Cooking With Carlee.

    Baked ziti is easy to prepare and packed with flavor. Just layer the ingredients and pop it in the oven for a delicious meal without much effort.

    Get the recipe

    Tuscan Chicken Bake

    Tuscan Chicken Bake.
    Photo Credit: Heavenly Home Cooking.

    The Tuscan chicken bake is a creamy and cheesy dish packed with flavor. With chicken, sun-dried tomatoes, and spinach combined with pasta in a rich coconut milk and cheese sauce, this is a good dinner for busy nights or a relaxing weekend.

    Get the Recipe

    Cheesy No-Boil Lasagna

    Cheesy No-Boil Lasagna.
    Photo Credit: Midwest Foodie.

    No-Boil Lasagna is super simple to prepare, taking only 10 minutes without the need to boil the noodles first. This filling vegetarian dish is quick, easy, and tasty, making it a great choice for your regular dinner lineup.

    Get the Recipe

    More Recipe Roundups

    • Brown sugar chicken.
      26 Dump and Go Crockpot Ideas That Simplify Dinner
    • Ravioli bake.
      Just Dump and Bake: 14 Easy Dishes Everyone Will Love
    • BBQ chicken sliders.
      Beef Prices Spike Just in Time for the 4th of July - Here’s What to Cook Instead
    • Chicken noodle casserole.
      28 Easy Casseroles to Make For a Crowd
    • Facebook
    • Email

    About Emmeline Kemperyd

    Emmeline Kemperyd is a writer, food blogger, recipe creator and food photographer and the founder of alwaysusebutter.com. She has 20+ years experience creating and simplifying recipes so they taste good, and are quick, easy, and approachable. She is a regular contributor to MSN and her work has been featured by The Guardian, Well+Good, Vulture, SheKnows, Good Men Project, and The Feed Feed, among others.

    Reader Interactions

    Leave a Reply Cancel reply

    Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

    Recipe Rating




    Primary Sidebar

    Readers Love These Recipes

    • Cranberry chicken with rice.
      17 Best Chicken Breast Slow Cooker Recipes Ever
    • 26 Kid-Approved Ground Beef Recipes That Will Change the Way You Cook
    • 20 Easy Weeknight Casseroles That Come Together Fast
    • Slow cooker tater tot casserole.
      22 Ground Beef Crockpot Dinners Guaranteed to Please Your Family

    Latest Articles

    • Cream cheese chicken chili.
      22 Easy Slow Cooker Meals Your Family Will Love
    • Ribs.
      23 Old-Fashioned Dump-and-Cook Meals Anyone Can Pull Together
    • Enchilada casserole.
      20 Easy Ground Beef Casseroles the Whole Family Will Love
    • Stuffed peppers.
      16 Simple Slow Cooker Dishes Worth Making Again and Again

    Footer

    ↑ back to top

    About

    • About
    • Privacy Policy
    • Terms and Conditions
    • Disclaimer
    • Disclosure
    • Editorial Policy
    • Accessibility Policy

    Newsletter

    • Sign Up!

    Contact

    • Contact
    • [email protected]
    • Pink Giraffe Ventures AB, Runstens Byväg 51, 147 91 Grödinge, Sweden

    Copyright © 2026 Pink Giraffe Ventures AB