28 Comforting Noodle Casserole Recipes

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28 Comforting Noodle Casserole Recipes2/27 Chicken Tetrazzini 20 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Diana Rattray for Taste of Home Total Time 50 min Servings 2 casseroles (4 servings each) Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: A good friend shared a version of this recipe with me 35 years ago. I pay it forward by bringing the second casserole to friends when they are unable to cook. —Helen McPhee, Savoy, Illinois Nutrition Facts: 1 cup: 576 calories, 30g fat (17g saturated fat), 144mg cholesterol, 814mg sodium, 41g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 2g fiber), 31g protein. 3/27 Chicken Pasta Casserole 132 Reviews Contest

I like that I can put it together and relax while it bakes

Winner Test Kitchen Approved Cheesy Chicken Pasta Casserole Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour 20 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This is my family’s favorite every week or two and we never tire of it. I like that I can put it together and relax while it bakes. —Carmen Vanosch, Vernon, British Columbia Nutrition Facts: 1-1/2 cups: 579 calories, 28g fat (12g saturated fat), 128mg cholesterol, 1357mg sodium, 36g carbohydrate (9g sugars, 4g fiber), 47g protein. 4/27 Chicken & Cheese Noodle Bake 52 Reviews Chicken & Cheese Noodle Bake Recipe

This is the recipe my daughters

photo by Taste of Home Total Time 45 min Servings 2 casseroles (6 servings each) Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This is the recipe my daughters and I often make for new parents when they come home from the hospital. With its creamy spaghetti filling and melted cheese topping, this casserole holds a nice cut and comforts hungry tummies. —Fancheon Resler, Bluffton, Indiana Nutrition Facts: 1 cup: 509 calories, 24g fat (13g saturated fat), 102mg cholesterol, 691mg sodium, 42g carbohydrate (7g sugars, 3g fiber), 29g protein. 5/27 Pizza Noodle Bake 23 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Pizza Noodle Bake

Double the recipe and freeze one for later!

Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 40 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Here’s a family-pleasing casserole that comes together in a snap, making it perfect for a weeknight meal. Double the recipe and freeze one for later! —Bernice Knutson, Soldier, Iowa Nutrition Facts: 1-1/3 cups: 644 calories, 33g fat (15g saturated fat), 160mg cholesterol, 913mg sodium, 42g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 4g fiber), 43g protein. 6/27 Pasta Fagioli al Forno 5 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Pasta Fagioli al Forno Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour 5 min Servings 8

But my busy family translates it as “super satisfying dinner.”

servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: The name of this Italian-inspired dish means “baked pasta with beans.” But my busy family translates it as “super satisfying dinner.” —Cindy Preller, Grayslake, Illinois Nutrition Facts: 1 serving: 440 calories, 23g fat (10g saturated fat), 66mg cholesterol, 1029mg sodium, 37g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 6g fiber), 22g protein. 7/27 Tuna Noodle Casserole 99 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Tuna Noodle Casserole Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 45 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: When you need supper fast, this tuna casserole with peas, peppers and

onions makes a super one-dish meal

onions makes a super one-dish meal. Cooked chicken breast works well in place of the tuna. —Edie DeSpain, Logan, Utah Nutrition Facts: 1-1/3 cups: 340 calories, 8g fat (4g saturated fat), 63mg cholesterol, 699mg sodium, 41g carbohydrate (7g sugars, 3g fiber), 25g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 starch, 2 lean meat, 1/2 fat. 8/27 Beef Noodle Casserole 25 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour 5 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: When I was working on the local election board in the ’50s, one of my co-workers gave me this recipe,

and it has been a family favorite ever since

and it has been a family favorite ever since. It’s quick to make for unexpected company or easily doubled for a potluck.—Mary Hinman, Escondido, California Nutrition Facts: 1 cup: 436 calories, 20g fat (8g saturated fat), 97mg cholesterol, 736mg sodium, 39g carbohydrate (9g sugars, 3g fiber), 24g protein. 9/27 Chicken Noodle Casserole 52 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Chicken Noodle Casserole Recipe photo by Jena Carlin for Taste of Home Total Time 50 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: A friend and her family went through a really difficult time, and I felt so awful for

This creamy mac and cheese definitely doesn’t come from

them. Bringing over this casserole was the one thing I could think of to help them out in a tiny way and let them know I was thinking of them. —Lin Krankel, Oxford, Michigan Nutrition Facts: 1-1/4 cups: 446 calories, 22g fat (10g saturated fat), 107mg cholesterol, 820mg sodium, 37g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 2g fiber), 23g protein. 10/27 Veggie Mac and Cheese 20 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Veggie Macaroni & Cheese Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 45 min Servings 12 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This creamy mac and cheese definitely doesn’t come from

Fresh veggies add crunch and color and will leave everyone asking for seconds

a box! Fresh veggies add crunch and color and will leave everyone asking for seconds. —Marsha Morril, Harrisburg, Oregon Nutrition Facts: 1 cup: 200 calories, 11g fat (6g saturated fat), 33mg cholesterol, 391mg sodium, 15g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 2g fiber), 10g protein. 11/27 Sloppy Joe Casserole 7 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Sloppy Joe Tater Tot Casserole Recipe photo by Leticia Almeida for Taste of Home Total Time 4 hours 20 min Servings 10 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This simple casserole is an easy dinner for both you and the kids. Serve with carrot and celery sticks

for a fuss-free feast

for a fuss-free feast. You can also stir in some spicy brown mustard if the adults want a bit more zing. —Laura Wilhelm, West Hollywood, California Nutrition Facts: 1 cup: 466 calories, 24g fat (9g saturated fat), 69mg cholesterol, 1332mg sodium, 41g carbohydrate (18g sugars, 4g fiber), 22g protein. 12/27 13/27 Southwestern Casserole 76 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Southwestern Casserole Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour 5 min Servings 2 casseroles (6 servings each) Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I’ve been making this mild family-pleasing southwest casserole for years. It tastes wonderful and fits

nicely into our budget

nicely into our budget. Best of all, the recipe makes a second casserole to freeze and enjoy later. —Joan Hallford, North Richland Hills, Texas Nutrition Facts: 1 cup: 321 calories, 15g fat (7g saturated fat), 64mg cholesterol, 673mg sodium, 23g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 4g fiber), 24g protein. 14/27 Church Supper Spaghetti 19 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Church Supper Spaghetti Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour 10 min Servings 12 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Because this recipe feeds so many, I often take it to church dinners and potlucks. This colorful dish also

comes in handy when we have lots of help to feed on our farm

comes in handy when we have lots of help to feed on our farm. —Verlyn Wilson, Wilkinson, Indiana Nutrition Facts: 1 each: 290 calories, 10g fat (6g saturated fat), 39mg cholesterol, 259mg sodium, 34g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 4g fiber), 17g protein. 15/27 Beef Noodle Casserole 26 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Beef Noodle Casserole Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour 5 min Servings 10 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This beef noodle casserole is perfect when there’s a busy day coming up, because you can prepare it ahead of time. The flavors blend together

to create a delicious combination

to create a delicious combination. —Grace Lema, Winton, California Nutrition Facts: 1 serving: 358 calories, 14g fat (7g saturated fat), 84mg cholesterol, 980mg sodium, 33g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 3g fiber), 25g protein. 16/27 Monterey Spaghetti 98 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Monterey Spaghetti Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 50 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I’m a working mother with two young boys. Our family leads a very active life, so I make a lot of casseroles. It’s so nice to have a hearty side dish the kids will eat. Topped

Later, I modified it so it

with cheese and french-fried onions, this tasty spaghetti casserole recipe is a hit at our house. —Janet Hibler, Cameron, Missouri Nutrition Facts: 1 serving: 311 calories, 20g fat (11g saturated fat), 74mg cholesterol, 333mg sodium, 18g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 1g fiber), 13g protein. 17/27 Taco Noodle Dish 9 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 30 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I got creative while we were housebound during a snowstorm one winter…and used ingredients I had on hand to come up with this hearty casserole. Later, I modified it so it

has less fat and fewer calories

has less fat and fewer calories. —Judy Munger, Warren, Minnesota Nutrition Facts: 1 serving: 455 calories, 20g fat (7g saturated fat), 140mg cholesterol, 954mg sodium, 27g carbohydrate (7g sugars, 3g fiber), 40g protein. 18/27 Angel Hair Pasta and Shrimp Bake 26 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Angel Hair Shrimp Bake Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 50 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Shrimp pairs beautifully with the herbs, salsa and three kinds of cheese in this baked angel hair pasta casserole. The shrimp make this dish special enough for a guests, but your

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