If you are the type that likes make ahead dinners whether it be stored in fridge until it is ready to bake or in the freezer, check out these make ahead pasta dinner ideas. Simple dinner ideas that you can make in advance to save you time on those busy weeknights.
I am a firm believer that meal prepping and freezer meals help keep you on track for eating at home and skipping order a food delivery or running through a drive-thru. Give these pasta dinner ideas a try and see how you like them.
Make Ahead Pasta Dinner Ideas
1.) Lazy Lasagna
1.) Here is a cheesy ravioli based lasagna that takes just a few ingredients to make. Whip this up and then store in the fridge till you are ready to bake or toss in the freezer. A simple meatless dinner idea.
2.) Baked Tortellini Casserole
2.)This is a great weeknight dinner that is made with cheese tortellini, pasta sauce, and of course layers of cheese. This is a simple and affordable dinner idea great for those on the hunt for budget friendly meals.
3.) Make Ahead Spinach and Tomato Tortellini Bake
3.) Another fantastic tortellini recipe. This is a creamy sauce with spinach, tender pasta, and layers of incredible flavor in each bite. A must make for a simple freezer or make ahead dish.
4.) Make Ahead Stuffed Shell Casserole Recipe
4.) Stuffed shells casserole can be made and stored in the fridge until ready or toss in the freezer for a few months. Tender large pasta that is stuffed with a spinach and cheesy filling. Bake to golden perfection.
5.) Broccoli Chicken Casserole
5.) Here is a pasta that uses cooked chicken and broccoli. This is a great recipe to use leftover rotisserie chicken with, or other cooked chicken you are wanting to use up.
6.) Make Ahead Chicken Rigatoni
6.) Here is another great chicken pasta that is in a casserole dish that can be baked later in the day or frozen until ready to use. A cheesy chicken pasta that is kid-friendly.
7.) Sausage Stuffed Manicotti from Home Fresh Ideas
7.)Here is a no boil pasta dinner idea that is filled with Italian sausage, tender pasta, manicotti filling. A simple pasta dinner that is a huge hit.
8.) Lasagna from Maple and Mango
8.) Here is a classic lasagna that is great for making ahead of time or freezing. This is a delicious pasta dinner that screams comfort food. Give it a try and see how you like it! We are big fans.
9.) Pasta Al Forno from The Short Order Cook
9.) Here is another winning baked pasta. This is a delicious red sauce and pasta option that uses short pasta. Now you can adapt the recipe a bit to fit your flavor preference if you need.
10.) Tuna Noodle Casserole from Knife and Soul
10.) Here is a tomato based tuna noodle casserole that is a bit different from a classic tuna casserole. Loaded with tuna, corn, cheese, pasta, jalapenos and more.
11.) Sausage Pasta Bake from Longbourn Farm
11.) Here is a pasta bake that is loaded with Italian sausage, red sauce, and more. This is a great recipe to give a try if you are a fan of Italian Sausage. You could also swap with a ground beef if you wanted.
12.) Pizza Casserole Recipe from Tastes Better From Scratch
12.) Pizza and pasta collide in this pizza pasta dish. Give it a try for those nights your not sure what to make. A great way to add in extra veggies into your diet.
13.) Baked Spaghetti Freezer Meal Recipe from About a Mom
13.) If you are a fan of spaghetti, you can make it for a baked version instead of stovetop. This is a cheesy version that is like a pasta casserole. We love the change of flavor it offers.
14.) Cheesy Caprese Pasta Bake from I Heart Naptime
14.) This gives you all the flavors of your favorite caprese pasta that you can make ahead and time and enjoy whenever you get a craving. Give this simple recipe a try.
15.) Easy Tuna Casserole Freezer Meal from Happy Money Saver
15.) Here is a classic tuna casserole that is loaded with pasta, tuna, and creamy cheesiness. Give it a try if you are a fan of tuna and want something different to make.
16.) Chicken Alfredo Bake {Great Freezer Dish!} from Spend With Pennies
16.) Another great one is an alfredo chicken bake. This is a delicious chicken and pasta dinner that you can pair with salad, breadsticks or your favorite pasta sides.
