20 Italian Casseroles That Would Make Your Nonna Proud (2024)

Christmas Eve Manicotti

"Delicious! I made this for Christmas Eve and my family loved it. This may be a new tradition for us." —Gladys

Chicken Florentine Artichoke Bake

"This recipe takes a bit of time but it's delicious. I added fresh spinach and broccoli, a little extra sauce, and cheese. Rotisserie chicken would be easier to use than the sautéed boneless chicken breasts that I had on hand. My husband had two helpings." —Kathy

Baked Spaghetti Casserole

"This is really good and simple! I’ve tried other baked spaghetti recipes and this one is the best. The others were so dry, but this recipe is moist and creamy. Love it!" —dasein923

Chicken Tetrazzini for a Crowd

"I've made this recipe so many times. It's super easy, feeds a crowd, is delicious, and is an easy reheat for leftovers if there are any. The chicken/turkey can be already cooked, just cut it into bite-sized pieces and heat up with the mushrooms." —Meg138

Italian Meatball Sandwich Casserole

"I thought this was amazing! Make sure to coat the bread completely, even on the sides, with the cheese mixture. This will prevent soggy bread." —Mary Rose Fisher

Pepperoni Pizza Casserole

"Satisfies your craving for spaghetti and pizza at the same time. This was a cheesy, delightful casserole." —Sherry

Quick Bruschetta Chicken Bake

"Tasty, easy, fast, inexpensive, and only two dishes to wash! This one’s a winner!" —Sarah

Meatball Pasta Bake

"Fantastic! I don't usually make a new recipe when company is coming over but this looked quick and easy. I made it for eight people — there was nothing left at the end of the meal and people were fighting over the last meatballs! YUM!" —cinners

Cheesy Chicken Florentine Casserole

"My boyfriend prefers to boil and shred the chicken, but I think the consistency is better when you get to cut into a piece of chicken, surrounded by cheese and a creamy spinach sauce. One of my absolute favorite meals." —Kaylee Sawyer

Deep-Dish Spaghetti Pizza

"Easy and tasty. My family loved it. Kid-friendly. Used a different brand of pasta sauce. Will make again and again." —Rooghee

Baked Polenta with Sausage

"Rich, tomato-based casserole made with sweet Italian sausage, baked in a polenta crust and topped with mozzarella cheese. This is a great substitution for your typical pasta dish. Serve with a green salad and a loaf of Italian bread — it doesn't get much better than this!" —COOKINGQUEEN75

Kid's Favorite Pizza Casserole

"Excellent meal! I made it exactly as written, minus the mushrooms. My three sons LOVED it and said I need to make it again! Next time I will add italian sausage to the ground beef. It would be really good with some pepperoni added as well. Use your imagination and think of additions the way you would toppings for a pizza." —Debby Durband Burns

Eggplant Parmesan Casserole

"Best eggplant Parmesan recipe ever! I love eggplant Parmesan but always have a problem getting my breading to stay intact. This completely resolves that issue. Absolutely delicious! I will make this again and again!" —Mindy

Johnny Marzetti Casserole

"This has become a regular in our house. Even my VERY VERY picky kids love it. I get asked to make it every week! It's pretty easy to modify — I'd say never shortchange the amount of cheese or meat, though. Delish!" —Lorifun

Cheesy Polenta Casserole

"So tasty. I would never have thought about using polenta in the air fryer. Simple recipe. Was really good as leftovers the next day, too." —Diane

Chicken and Spinach Alfredo Lasagna

"Oh. My. Goodness. This was good. I was in a pinch for bringing a dish to a party and happened to have most of the ingredients for this so I pulled it together, and it's my new favorite recipe." —sorashell

Baked Fettuccine Lasagna

"My husband happily declared this one to be a keeper! It was a last-minute decision, so I made a few modifications based on what I had. Really great flavor and super easy!" —J. Marsh

Zucchini Lasagna With Beef and Sausage

"Loved it! Very flavorful and one meal you'll want seconds of. Great flavor with garden-fresh zucchini. Will definitely be sharing this recipe with others." —Raejean Lacerda

Butternut Squash Lasagna

"Amazing combination of flavors and the entire house smelled heavenly! Very labor-intensive, though, and took a good two hours to get it ready for the oven (after roasting the squash), a lot of steps, so many pans and such, but oh my, SO worth it." —Robin Miller

Leftover Spaghetti Lasagna

"I will definitely keep this in my recipe box and make it again. Simple and delicious! Can’t go wrong with spaghetti and cheese." —Katie

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