20 Minute Pasta Bake Recipes

20 MINUTE CHEESY VEGETABLE PASTA BAKE

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add pasta and cook according to package directions. When there is 2 minutes left before the pasta is done, add zucchini and mushrooms into pot. Cook remaining 2 minutes. Strain.
• Preheat broiler on high.
• Add pasta sauce to pot, then add the strained pasta/veggies into the sauce. Mix well. Add 1/3 cup of mozzarella cheese into pot. Mix well.
• Grease a large casserole dish with cooking spray, and then dump pasta mixture into baking dish. Top with remaining 2/3 cup mozzarella and 1/4 cup parmesan cheeses. Sprinkle Italian seasoning over the top.
• Place under the broiler and cook for 3-5 minutes. Watch closely as it can burn quickly and cook time depends on oven. When the cheese is bubbly and browning remove from oven.
• Serve and enjoy!

PASTA BAKE

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of lightly salted boil water to a boil. Cook mostaccioli pasta in boiling water for 8 to 10 minutes, or until al dente. Drain well.
• Meanwhile, cook ground beef and chopped onions in a skillet over medium heat until browned.
• In a large bowl, mix together the mushrooms, spaghetti sauce, shredded mozzarella cheese, pasta, and browned ground beef and onion mixture. Transfer to a greased, 9x13 inch casserole dish.
• Bake at 325 degrees F (165 degrees C) for 20 minutes, or until very hot.

20 MINUTE TUSCAN PASTA (FREEZER MEAL)

Steps:

• Cook pasta according to package directions. While it's cooking, prepare the sauce.
• In a medium pot or skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the garlic and cook for about 2 minutes, stirring the whole time. Stir in the dried basil. Add the cream cheese, stirring with a whisk until the mixture is smooth. It will look curdled at first, but with constant whisking for 2-3 minutes, it will become a smooth creamy paste. Stir in the sun-dried tomatoes.
• Keep cooking over medium heat and add the milk and whisk quickly and constantly until it is blended into the sauce. Stir in the Parmesan cheese, pepper and salt. Cook over medium heat, stirring until the cheese is melted and the sauce is the desired consistency, 5-10 minutes.
• Serve over hot, cooked noodles. I put my chicken on top, or you can mix it in.

20-MINUTE SEAFOOD PASTA

Steps:

• Heat the oil in a wok or large frying pan, then cook the onion and garlic over a medium heat for 5 mins until soft. Add the paprika, tomatoes and stock, then bring to the boil.
• Turn down the heat to a simmer, stir in the pasta and cook for 7 mins, stirring occasionally to stop the pasta from sticking. Stir in the seafood, cook for 3 mins more until it's all heated through and the pasta is cooked, then season to taste. Sprinkle with the parsley and serve with lemon wedges.