Easy Pantry Pasta Bake with Mozzarella
- Prep
- 10 min
- Cook
- 20 min
- Level
- medium
- Cuisine
- Italian-American
Quick weeknight pasta bake using pantry staples. Cavatappi tossed with jarred sauce and topped with mozzarella, baked until bubbly. Ready in under 45 minutes with minimal prep.
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Ingredients
Method
6 steps- 1
Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
- 2
Cook pasta one minute less than package directions. Drain.
- 3
Toss pasta with pasta sauce.
- 4
Spray a casserole dish with cooking spray.
- 5
Layer pasta in dish and spread evenly with shredded mozzarella cheese.
- 6
Bake until cheese is brown and bubbly.
Good to Know
Cover and refrigerate up to 3 days. Reheat covered at 350F until warmed through.
Assemble (pasta, sauce, cheese in dish) up to 8 hours ahead. Bake when ready.
Common Mistakes
Cook pasta to full package time to avoid mushy texture after baking.
Underfill casserole dish to prevent overflow during bake.
Substitutions
pasta shape substitute
sauce brand alternative