28 Veggie-Packed Baked Pasta Dish Recipes for Easy Dinners

There’s nothing quite like a comforting, hearty baked pasta dish to make dinner time a little more special. And when you can pack those pasta dishes with veggies, it’s not just delicious, it's also healthy! I’ve collected my favorite 28 veggie-packed baked pasta dish recipes for easy dinners that are perfect for any night of the week.

Whether you’re cooking for your family, having friends over, or just want some comforting leftovers, these recipes are sure to hit the spot. So grab your apron, preheat your oven, and let’s dive into these tasty and veggie-loaded pastas!

1. Spinach and Ricotta Stuffed Shells

These jumbo pasta shells filled with a creamy spinach and ricotta mixture are absolutely delectable.

Ingredients:

• Jumbo pasta shells
• 2 cups ricotta cheese
• 1 cup shredded mozzarella
• 1 cup grated Parmesan
• 2 cups spinach, chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 jar marinara sauce
• Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:

1. Preheat the oven to 375°F.
2. Cook the pasta shells according to package instructions.
3. In a large bowl, combine ricotta, mozzarella, Parmesan, spinach, and garlic. Season with salt and pepper.
4. Stuff each shell with the cheese mixture.
5. Spread a layer of marinara sauce in a baking dish, place the stuffed shells on top, and cover with more sauce.
6. Bake for 30 minutes until bubbling and golden.

2. Veggie Lasagna

This veggie lasagna is loaded with layers of colorful veggies, creamy cheese, and rich marinara sauce.

Ingredients:

• Lasagna noodles
• 1 zucchini, sliced
• 1 bell pepper, sliced
• 1 cup mushrooms, sliced
• 2 cups spinach
• 2 cups ricotta cheese
• 2 cups shredded mozzarella
• 1 jar marinara sauce
• Salt and pepper

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 375°F.
2. Cook lasagna noodles according to package directions.
3. Sauté zucchini, bell pepper, and mushrooms until tender.
4. In a baking dish, layer noodles, ricotta, veggies, marinara, and mozzarella, repeating until you reach the top.
5. Bake for 40 minutes until cheese is bubbly.

3. Baked Ziti with Spinach

Baked ziti gets a nutritious twist with the addition of fresh spinach.

Ingredients:

• Ziti pasta
• 2 cups fresh spinach
• 2 cups ricotta cheese
• 1 cup grated Parmesan
• 1 jar marinara sauce
• 2 cups shredded mozzarella
• Salt and pepper

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 375°F.
2. Cook the ziti according to package instructions.
3. Combine ricotta, Parmesan, and spinach in a bowl, seasoning with salt and pepper.
4. Mix cooked ziti with marinara sauce.
5. In a baking dish, layer ziti mix, ricotta mix, and mozzarella, finishing with mozzarella on top.
6. Bake for 25 minutes until bubbly.

4. Eggplant Parmesan Pasta Bake

This dish combines the flavors of eggplant Parmesan with the comfort of baked pasta.

Ingredients:

• Penne pasta
• 1 eggplant, diced
• 1 jar marinara sauce
• 2 cups shredded mozzarella
• 1 cup grated Parmesan
• 1 cup ricotta cheese
• Salt and pepper
• Fresh basil

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 375°F.
2. Cook penne pasta as directed.
3. Sauté diced eggplant until tender.
4. In a large bowl, mix pasta, eggplant, and marinara sauce.
5. Layer pasta mixture in a baking dish, top with ricotta, mozzarella, and Parmesan.
6. Bake for 30 minutes and garnish with fresh basil.

5. Broccoli Alfredo Pasta Bake

Broccoli and creamy Alfredo sauce make for a delightful combination in this pasta bake.

Ingredients:

• Fettuccine pasta
• 2 cups broccoli florets
• 1 jar Alfredo sauce
• 2 cups shredded mozzarella
• 1 cup grated Parmesan
• 1 cup ricotta cheese
• Salt and pepper

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 375°F.
2. Cook fettuccine pasta and broccoli in boiling water until tender.
3. In a bowl, combine Alfredo sauce, ricotta, and Parmesan.
4. Mix pasta and broccoli with the sauce mixture.
5. Spread in a baking dish and top with mozzarella.
6. Bake for 20 minutes until golden and bubbly.

6. Butternut Squash Mac and Cheese

This healthier take on mac and cheese features butternut squash for a creamy, comforting dish.

Ingredients:

• Elbow macaroni
• 2 cups butternut squash, cooked and pureed
• 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
• 1/2 cup Parmesan
• 1 cup milk
• Salt and pepper

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 350°F.
2. Cook elbow macaroni as instructed.
3. In a saucepan, heat butternut squash puree and milk.
4. Stir in cheddar and Parmesan until melted.
5. Mix pasta with the sauce, then transfer to a baking dish.
6. Bake for 15 minutes until heated through.

7. Mushroom and Kale Pasta Bake

This hearty pasta bake is packed with earthy mushrooms and nutritious kale.

Ingredients:

• Rotini pasta
• 2 cups mushrooms, sliced
• 3 cups kale, chopped
• 1 cup ricotta cheese
• 1/2 cup grated Parmesan
• 1 cup shredded mozzarella
• 1 jar marinara sauce
• Salt and pepper

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 375°F.
2. Cook rotini pasta according to package.
3. Sauté mushrooms and kale until tender.
4. In a large bowl, mix pasta, ricotta, Parmesan, mushrooms, kale, and marinara.
5. Pour into a baking dish, sprinkle with mozzarella.
6. Bake for 25 minutes until top is bubbly.

8. Summer Vegetable Pasta Bake

Perfect for summer, this pasta bake is filled with seasonal veggies like zucchini, tomatoes, and bell peppers.

Ingredients:

• Penne pasta
• 1 zucchini, chopped
• 1 bell pepper, chopped
• 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
• 1 cup ricotta cheese
• 2 cups shredded mozzarella
• 1 jar marinara sauce
• Salt and pepper

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 375°F.
2. Cook penne pasta as per instructions.
3. Sauté zucchini, bell pepper, and cherry tomatoes until tender.
4. Mix pasta with veggies, ricotta, and marinara sauce.
5. Pour into a baking dish and top with mozzarella.
6. Bake for 20 minutes until bubbly.

9. Cauliflower and Cheese Pasta Bake

This twist on mac and cheese features cauliflower for added nutrition.

Ingredients:

• Elbow macaroni
• 2 cups cauliflower florets
• 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
• 1 cup gruyere cheese
• 1 cup milk
• Salt and pepper

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 350°F.
2. Cook macaroni and cauliflower in boiling water until tender.
3. In a saucepan, heat milk, then stir in cheeses.
4. Mix pasta and cauliflower with cheese sauce.
5. Transfer to a baking dish.
6. Bake for 20 minutes until golden.

10. Ratatouille Pasta Bake

This colorful pasta bake is inspired by the classic French dish, ratatouille.

Ingredients:

• Penne pasta
• 1 zucchini, sliced
• 1 eggplant, diced
• 1 bell pepper, chopped
• 1 cup tomato sauce
• 1 cup shredded mozzarella
• 1/2 cup grated Parmesan
• Fresh basil
• Salt and pepper

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 375°F.
2. Cook penne pasta as directed.
3. Sauté zucchini, eggplant, and bell pepper until softened.
4. In a bowl, mix pasta with veggies and tomato sauce.
5. Pour into a baking dish, top with mozzarella and Parmesan.
6. Bake for 30 minutes and garnish with fresh basil.

11. Sweet Potato and Black Bean Pasta Bake

This unique combo of sweet potato and black beans makes for a hearty and satisfying dish.

Ingredients:

• Fusilli pasta
• 1 large sweet potato, diced
• 1 can black beans, drained and rinsed
• 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
• 1/2 cup sour cream
• 1 cup salsa
• Salt and pepper

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 375°F.
2. Cook fusilli pasta per instructions.
3. Roast sweet potato until tender.
4. In a large bowl, combine pasta, sweet potato, black beans, sour cream, and salsa.
5. Pour into baking dish and top with cheddar.
6. Bake for 20 minutes.

12. Spinach Artichoke Pasta Bake

Inspired by the classic dip, this pasta bake is creamy, cheesy, and loaded with spinach and artichokes.

Ingredients:

• Bow tie pasta
• 2 cups fresh spinach
• 1 can artichoke hearts, chopped
• 1 cup ricotta cheese
• 1/2 cup grated Parmesan
• 1 cup shredded mozzarella
• 1 jar Alfredo sauce

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 375°F.
2. Cook bow tie pasta as directed.
3. Mix pasta with spinach, artichokes, ricotta, Parmesan, and Alfredo sauce.
4. Transfer to a baking dish and top with mozzarella.
5. Bake for 25 minutes.

13. Pesto Veggie Pasta Bake

This pasta bake combines fresh veggies with the rich flavors of pesto.

Ingredients:

• Penne pasta
• 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
• 1 zucchini, diced
• 1/2 cup pesto
• 1 cup ricotta cheese
• 1 cup shredded mozzarella
• Salt and pepper

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 375°F.
2. Cook penne pasta as per instructions.
3. Sauté zucchini and cherry tomatoes until tender.
4. Mix pasta with veggies, pesto, and ricotta.
5. Pour into a baking dish and top with mozzarella.
6. Bake for 20 minutes until bubbly.

14. Chickpea Pasta Bake

Chickpeas provide a protein boost in this hearty and nutritious pasta bake.

Ingredients:

• Fusilli pasta
• 1 can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
• 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
• 1 cup spinach
• 1 jar marinara sauce
• 1 cup shredded mozzarella
• Salt and pepper

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 375°F.
2. Cook fusilli pasta as directed.
3. Sauté spinach until wilted.
4. In a large bowl, combine pasta, chickpeas, tomatoes, spinach, and marinara sauce.
5. Pour into a baking dish and top with mozzarella.
6. Bake for 25 minutes.

15. Green Bean and Mushroom Pasta Bake

Crisp green beans and savory mushrooms make this pasta bake extra flavorful.

Ingredients:

• Shell pasta
• 2 cups green beans, trimmed and chopped
• 2 cups mushrooms, sliced
• 1 cup ricotta cheese
• 1 jar Alfredo sauce
• 1 cup shredded mozzarella

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 375°F.
2. Cook shell pasta as per package.
3. Sauté green beans and mushrooms until tender.
4. Mix pasta with veggies, ricotta, and Alfredo sauce.
5. Spread in a baking dish and top with mozzarella.
6. Bake for 20 minutes.

16. Enchilada Pasta Bake

This Tex-Mex inspired bake features pasta combined with enchilada flavors.

Ingredients:

• Rotini pasta
• 1 can black beans, drained and rinsed
• 1 can corn, drained
• 1 cup salsa
• 1 cup sour cream
• 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
• 1 packet enchilada sauce
• Salt and pepper

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 375°F.
2. Cook rotini pasta as directed.
3. In a large bowl, combine pasta, black beans, corn, salsa, sour cream, enchilada sauce, and cheese.
4. Pour into a baking dish.
5. Bake for 20 minutes until bubbly.

17. Cauliflower Alfredo Pasta Bake

A lighter twist on classic Alfredo using cauliflower sauce for creaminess.

Ingredients:

• Fettuccine pasta
• 2 cups cauliflower, cooked and pureed
• 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese
• 1 cup milk
• Salt and pepper
• Fresh parsley

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 375°F.
2. Cook fettuccine pasta as per instructions.
3. In a saucepan, combine cauliflower puree, milk, and Parmesan.
4. Mix pasta with sauce and transfer to baking dish.
5. Bake for 15 minutes.
6. Garnish with fresh parsley.

18. Greek Pasta Bake

Greek flavors come alive with this veggie-packed pasta bake featuring olives, tomatoes, and feta.

Ingredients:

• Penne pasta
• 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
• 1 cup olives, sliced
• 1 cucumber, diced
• 1 cup feta cheese
• 1/2 cup Greek yogurt
• 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella
• Fresh dill

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 375°F.
2. Cook penne pasta as instructed.
3. In a bowl, mix pasta with tomatoes, olives, cucumber, feta, and Greek yogurt.
4. Transfer to a baking dish and top with mozzarella.
5. Bake for 20 minutes.
6. Garnish with fresh dill.

19. Caprese Pasta Bake

Inspired by the classic salad, this pasta bake combines tomatoes, mozzarella, and basil.

Ingredients:

• Bowtie pasta
• 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
• 1 cup fresh mozzarella, cubed
• 1 cup fresh basil, chopped
• 1 jar marinara sauce
• 1/2 cup grated Parmesan

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 375°F.
2. Cook bowtie pasta as per instructions.
3. In a bowl, mix pasta with tomatoes, mozzarella, basil, and marinara.
4. Transfer to a baking dish and top with Parmesan.
5. Bake for 20 minutes until melted and bubbly.

20. Roasted Vegetable Pasta Bake

A medley of roasted veggies gives this pasta bake a huge boost of flavor.

Ingredients:

• Rigatoni pasta
• 1 zucchini, diced
• 1 bell pepper, diced
• 1 cup cherry tomatoes
• 1 red onion, sliced
• Olive oil
• Salt and pepper
• 1 jar marinara sauce
• 1 cup shredded mozzarella

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 425°F.
2. Cook rigatoni pasta as directed.
3. Toss veggies with olive oil, salt, and pepper and roast for 25 minutes.
4. Mix pasta with roasted veggies and marinara.
5. Transfer to baking dish and top with mozzarella.
6. Bake for 20 minutes.

21. Eggplant and Tomato Pasta Bake

Eggplant and tomato combine for a classic Italian-inspired pasta bake.

Ingredients:

• Penne pasta
• 1 eggplant, diced
• 1 onion, chopped
• 1 can crushed tomatoes
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 cup ricotta cheese
• 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella
• Fresh basil
• Salt and pepper

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 375°F.
2. Cook penne pasta as directed.
3. Sauté eggplant and onion until tender, then add garlic and tomatoes.
4. Mix pasta with sauce and ricotta.
5. Transfer to a baking dish and top with mozzarella.
6. Bake for 25 minutes and garnish with basil.

22. Asparagus and Lemon Pasta Bake

Light and fresh, this pasta bake is perfect for spring with zesty lemon and crisp asparagus.

Ingredients:

• Fettuccine pasta
• 2 cups asparagus, chopped
• Zest and juice of 1 lemon
• 1 cup ricotta cheese
• 1/2 cup grated Parmesan
• Salt and pepper
• 1 cup shredded mozzarella

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 375°F.
2. Cook fettuccine pasta and asparagus as directed.
3. In a bowl, mix pasta with asparagus, lemon zest and juice, ricotta, and Parmesan.
4. Transfer to a baking dish and top with mozzarella.
5. Bake for 20 minutes.

23. Pea and Mint Pasta Bake

This fresh and vibrant pasta bake features sweet peas and fragrant mint.

Ingredients:

• Shell pasta
• 2 cups peas (fresh or frozen)
• 1 cup ricotta cheese
• 1/2 cup grated Parmesan
• Fresh mint, chopped
• Salt and pepper
• 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 375°F.
2. Cook shell pasta and peas as directed.
3. In a bowl, mix pasta with peas, ricotta, Parmesan, and mint.
4. Transfer to a baking dish and top with mozzarella.
5. Bake for 20 minutes.

24. Mushroom and Spinach Alfredo Pasta Bake

Creamy Alfredo sauce pairs perfectly with earthy mushrooms and fresh spinach.

Ingredients:

• Penne pasta
• 2 cups mushrooms, sliced
• 2 cups fresh spinach
• 1 jar Alfredo sauce
• 1 cup ricotta cheese
• 1 cup shredded mozzarella
• Salt and pepper

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 375°F.
2. Cook penne pasta as directed.
3. Sauté mushrooms until tender, add spinach until wilted.
4. Mix pasta with Alfredo sauce, ricotta, mushrooms, and spinach.
5. Transfer to a baking dish and top with mozzarella.
6. Bake for 20 minutes.

25. Eggplant and Zucchini Pasta Bake

This pasta bake features tender eggplant and zucchini for a satisfying dinner.

Ingredients:

• Rigatoni pasta
• 1 eggplant, diced
• 1 zucchini, diced
• 1 can diced tomatoes
• 1 cup ricotta cheese
• 1 cup shredded mozzarella
• Fresh basil
• Salt and pepper

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 375°F.
2. Cook rigatoni pasta as directed.
3. Sauté eggplant and zucchini until tender, then add tomatoes.
4. Mix pasta with veggie mixture and ricotta.
5. Transfer to a baking dish and top with mozzarella.
6. Bake for 25 minutes and garnish with basil.

26. Roasted Red Pepper Pasta Bake

Sweet roasted red peppers bring a smoky flavor to this hearty pasta bake.

Ingredients:

• Fusilli pasta
• 2 red bell peppers, roasted and chopped
• 1 jar roasted red pepper Alfredo sauce
• 1 cup ricotta cheese
• 1 cup shredded mozzarella
• 1/2 cup grated Parmesan
• Salt and pepper

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 375°F.
2. Cook fusilli pasta as per package instructions.
3. In a large bowl, combine pasta, roasted red peppers, ricotta, and roasted red pepper Alfredo sauce.
4. Transfer to a baking dish and top with mozzarella and Parmesan.
5. Bake for 25 minutes until bubbly and golden.

27. Kale and Sun-Dried Tomato Pasta Bake

This pasta bake combines the flavors of tangy sun-dried tomatoes with nutrient-rich kale.

Ingredients:

• Penne pasta
• 2 cups kale, chopped
• 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
• 1 cup ricotta cheese
• 1 jar Alfredo sauce
• 1 cup shredded mozzarella
• Salt and pepper

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 375°F.
2. Cook penne pasta as directed.
3. Sauté kale until wilted.
4. In a large bowl, mix pasta with kale, sun-dried tomatoes, ricotta, and Alfredo sauce.
5. Pour into a baking dish and top with mozzarella.
6. Bake for 20 minutes, until cheese is melted and golden.

28. Mixed Vegetable Pasta Bake

This versatile pasta bake is packed with a variety of veggies and is always a crowd-pleaser.

Ingredients:

• Rotini pasta
• 1 zucchini, diced
• 1 bell pepper, diced
• 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
• 1 cup broccoli florets
• 1 cup ricotta cheese
• 1 jar marinara sauce
• 1 cup shredded mozzarella
• Salt and pepper

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 375°F.
2. Cook rotini pasta as directed.
3. Steam or sauté zucchini, bell pepper, cherry tomatoes, and broccoli until tender.
4. In a large bowl, combine pasta with veggies, ricotta, and marinara sauce.
5. Transfer to a baking dish and top with mozzarella.
6. Bake for 25 minutes until cheese is bubbly and golden.

Conclusion

These 28 veggie-packed baked pasta dishes are perfect for those nights you want to serve something nutritious, comforting, and delicious. They’re incredibly versatile, so feel free to swap out veggies for ones you have on hand or ones you prefer. Enjoy diving into these wholesome and hearty meals that are sure to be favorites in your home!