While preheating the oven is normally the first step to preparing virtually any baked pasta recipe, it isn't always necessary when preparing dishes like lasagna, cannelloni, or stuffed shells.

Lasagna, pasta casseroles and stuffed shells all come to mind when we think of baked pasta, but just about any noodle can be cooked in the oven. We love this baked orecchiette with pork gravy and ...

Bake in the oven for about 20 minutes until piping hot and golden-brown on top. I’ve used penne in this dish but any similar pasta shape would do, such as fusilli or orecchiette. Sliced peppers ...

Pasta mingled with a fresh veggie mix, some tangy tomato puree and lots of cheese. Topped with breadcrumbs and baked golden, this Homestyle baked pasta comes with a cheesy surprise and loads of ...

Preheat the oven to 200C/180C Fan/Gas 6. Place the block of feta in the centre of a large baking dish and surround with the cherry tomatoes. Sprinkle over the garlic and dried mixed herbs, then ...

Repeat with remaining pasta and cheese. Then, add remaining pepperoni to the top. Pop it in the oven and bake! You’ll know it ...

Take it out of the oven once the bolognese bake is golden on top and your delicious pasta is now ready to serve.

This “humble pasta bake gets a sexy makeover” with a spike of vodka in this recipe from top Melbourne chef Andrew McConnell.