Recipes Cuisine European Italian 20 Italian Casseroles That Would Make Your Nonna Proud Make these Italian casseroles in your trusty 9x13 pan. By Corey Williams Corey Williams Corey Williams is a food writer for MyRecipes and Allrecipes. She has a decade of journalism experience. Allrecipes' editorial guidelines Published on January 22, 2024 Close Photo: France C If you're in need of some comfort food inspiration, you've come to the right place. From classic chicken tetrazzini to hearty casseroles inspired by Italian favorites, these Italian casserole recipes taste like they came straight from your Nonna's kitchen. Plus, they're easy to make in your trusty 9x13 pan! 01 of 21 Christmas Eve Manicotti View Recipe "Delicious! I made this for Christmas Eve and my family loved it. This may be a new tradition for us." —Gladys 02 of 21 Chicken Florentine Artichoke Bake View Recipe lutzflcat "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 03 of 21 Baked Spaghetti Casserole View Recipe France C "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 04 of 21 Chicken Tetrazzini for a Crowd View Recipe "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 05 of 21 Italian Meatball Sandwich Casserole View Recipe "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 06 of 21 Pepperoni Pizza Casserole View Recipe "Satisfies your craving for spaghetti and pizza at the same time. This was a cheesy, delightful casserole." —Sherry 07 of 21 Quick Bruschetta Chicken Bake View Recipe Jillian Kuhlmann "Tasty, easy, fast, inexpensive, and only two dishes to wash! This one’s a winner!" —Sarah 08 of 21 Meatball Pasta Bake View Recipe Karla Harmer "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 09 of 21 Cheesy Chicken Florentine Casserole View Recipe fabeveryday "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 10 of 21 Deep-Dish Spaghetti Pizza View Recipe SoupLovingNicole "Easy and tasty. My family loved it. Kid-friendly. Used a different brand of pasta sauce. Will make again and again." —Rooghee 11 of 21 Baked Polenta with Sausage View Recipe "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 12 of 21 Kid's Favorite Pizza Casserole View Recipe "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 13 of 21 Eggplant Parmesan Casserole View Recipe "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 14 of 21 Johnny Marzetti Casserole View Recipe "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 15 of 21 Cheesy Polenta Casserole View Recipe "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 16 of 21 Chicken and Spinach Alfredo Lasagna View Recipe PGarcia1029 "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 17 of 21 Baked Fettuccine Lasagna View Recipe "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 18 of 21 Zucchini Lasagna With Beef and Sausage View Recipe "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 19 of 21 Butternut Squash Lasagna View Recipe "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 20 of 21 Leftover Spaghetti Lasagna View Recipe "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 21 of 21 More Inspiration France C 20 Best Italian Recipes for Beginner Cooks Our 10 Favorite Italian Recipes From Nonna's Cookbook 18 Quick and Easy Italian Dinners Ready in 45 Minutes or Less Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit