Tender and creamy with a crisp, golden-brown crust, casseroles and baked pasta dishes might just be the most comforting category of food to exist. Typically scaled to feed a crowd, they're also immensely practical for family get-togethers or meal planning (in many cases, leftovers can be frozen and reheated at a later date). Here we've rounded up 21 terrific recipes that are all these things, plus vegetarian-friendly; do note that a couple recipes call for chicken stock — to make those vegetarian, simply substitute vegetable stock.
Roasted Cauliflower and Chickpea Macaroni and Cheese
Get the recipe: roasted cauliflower and chickpea macaroni and cheese [2].
Parmesan Garlic Broccoli Casserole
Get the recipe: parmesan garlic broccoli casserole [3].
Mushroom Alfredo Pasta Bake
Get the recipe: mushroom alfredo pasta bake [4].
Vegetable Lasagna Roll-Up Casserole
Get the recipe: vegetable lasagna roll-up casserole [5].
Butternut Squash Lasagna
Get the recipe: butternut squash lasagna [6].
Cheesy Mexican Bean and Vegetable Casserole
Get the recipe: cheesy Mexican bean and vegetable casserole [7].
Penne al Forno With Tomatoes, Cream, and 5 Cheeses
Get the recipe: penne al forno with tomatoes, cream, and five cheeses [8].
Classic Green Bean Casserole
Get the recipe: classic green bean casserole [9].
Zucchini, Summer Squash, and Broccoli Strata
Get the recipe: zucchini, Summer squash, and broccoli strata [10].
3-Cheese Shells With Mushrooms and Radicchio
Get the recipe: three-cheese shells with mushrooms and radicchio [11].
Wild Mushroom and Leek Lasagna
Get the recipe: wild mushroom and leek lasagna [12].
Summer Squash Casserole
Get the recipe: Summer squash casserole [13].
Kale and Wild Rice Casserole
Get the recipe: kale, caramelized onion, and wild rice casserole [14].
Vegetarian Lasagna With Basil and Ricotta
Get the recipe: vegetarian lasagna with basil and ricotta [15].
Quinoa Enchilada Casserole
Get the recipe: quinoa enchilada casserole [16].
Spinach Artichoke Lasagna
Get the recipe: spinach artichoke lasagna [17].
Sheet Pan Pasta Gratin With Kale
Get the recipe: sheet pan pasta gratin with kale [18].
Pumpkin Parmesan Pasta Bake
Get the recipe: pumpkin parmesan pasta bake [19].
Green Bean and Mushroom Casserole With Caramelized Onions
Get the recipe: green bean and mushroom casserole with caramelized onions [20].
Mushroom and Brussels Sprouts Lasagna
Get the recipe: mushroom and brussels sprouts lasagna [21].
Butternut Squash Ricotta Casserole
Get the recipe: butternut squash ricotta casserole [22].
