Sometimes a simple spaghetti meal isn't enough. Our collection,17 Cheesy Pasta Casserole Dishes, includes the best pasta casserole recipes from all over the world. Each recipe has its own flavor inspiration, though there is one thing that holds all of these delicious pasta casserole dishes together: cheese, and lots of it.

Cheese can make or break a pasta casserole. Rich, creamy, bubbling cheese makes the best pasta casserole recipe even better. Mozzarella, Parmesan, ricotta... Each type brings out something different from a dish. These 17 Cheesy Pasta Casserole Dishes all utilize their respective cheeses of choice to their advantage so that you can serve the best possible meal.

While some of these are easy pasta casseroles, others may take a little bit more work. They are, however, definitely worth it. The Italian pasta casserole recipes are bursting with robust flavors that only Italians could create. There are also quite a few delicious baked macaroni and cheese recipes. These are unlike any mac and cheese recipes you've ever had before. Some incorporate simple ingredients such as ham and peas, while others transform the classic dish into something completely different. If you're a bit more health-conscious than others, there are a few special diet casseroles as well. They're just as tasty as regular pasta casserole dishes but have more health benefits.

So much cheesiness, so little time. So, what are you waiting for? Check out these 17 Delicious Cheesy Pasta Casserole Dishes!

17 Cheesy Pasta Casserole Dishes

Table of Contents

• Italian Pasta Casseroles

• Baked Macaroni and Cheese Casseroles

• Special Diet Casseroles

• Other Cheesy Pasta Casseroles

Italian Pasta Casseroles

1. Baked Anelletti - Like "Spaghettio's" but MUCH better.
    
2. Kale and Ricotta Stuffed Shells - Kale gives these stuffed shells a heartier taste.
    
3. Bakey Cheesy Pasta - You'll be in cheese heaven.
    
4. 3 Meat Pizza Casserole - It may look like a pizza, but it's a very meaty and savory pasta casserole dish.
    
5. Chicken Florentine Casserole - An alfredo-like sauce complements this dish.
    
6. Rustic Baked Rigatoni - The Italian sausage gives the pasta a bit of a kick.
    

Baked Macaroni and Cheese Casseroles

7. Macaroni with Sharp Cheddar and Bacon - A macaroni and cheese/spaghetti hybrid.
    
8. Pepperoni Pizza Mac and Cheese - Two comfort foods rolled into one? Yes please!
    
9. Oven Baked Macaroni and Cheese - Classic macaroni and cheese baked to perfection.
    
10. Mac and Cheese with Ham and Peas - A healthy update to a family favorite.
     
11. Crab Mac and Cheese - A more "grown-up" mac and cheese.
     

Special Diet Casseroles

12. One Pot Gluten Free Pasta Salad - This has so much cheesy goodness, you won't even miss the gluten.
     
13. Low Carb Chicken Penne Casserole - Chicken and penne in cheese sauce? Yum.
     
14. Skinny Veggie Lasagna - A lighter version of a family favorite.
     

Other Cheesy Pasta Casseroles

15. Deconstructed Greek Pastitsio Casserole - How can you look at that picture and NOT want to eat it?
     
16. Sausage and Spinach Penne Skillet Supper - A one-skillet meal whose ingredients soak up each other's flavors.
     
17. Chicken, Spinach, and Almond Pasta Bake - The almonds really make this dish delicious.