Easy Cheesy Pasta Casserole (A Pantry-Friendly Weeknight Dinner)

Everybody loves mac & cheese, but sometimes you want something a little more filling and flexible. This easy cheesy pasta casserole is perfect for busy afternoons and weeknights, especially when the kids are getting home from school and you need something comforting, fast, and reliable. The best part? You don’t need anything fancy. This is a true pantry meal — use whatever pasta you have on hand, mix and match cheeses, and adjust the add-ins to suit your family. In the video, I used half a bag of fusilli and half a bag of penne because that’s what was in the cupboard, and it worked perfectly. This casserole is warm, saucy, kid-approved, and endlessly customizable. If you want to see exactly how it comes together, make sure to watch the video. Ingredients 1 bag pasta ½ cup butter 1 tbsp salt 1 tsp black pepper 2 cups old cheddar cheese, shredded ½ cup parmesan cheese, shredded ½ tsp paprika 1 tsp dried mustard 1 tsp garlic powder 2 cups tomato sauce 1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded 1 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded 1 tbsp dried parsley #easymeals #quickdinners #pastacasserole #cheesypasta #familydinner #afterSchoolMeals #pantryCooking #budgetMeals #kidFriendlyMeals #simpleRecipes #comfortFood #weeknightDinner