Try this quick pasta bake recipe for a cheap dinner for kids.

Sometimes I love making a fancy dinner with all the fixings….and other nights…well, I just don’t feel like cooking at all!  I got this easy dinner pasta recipe from my sister years and years ago and it soon became an instant hit in my house.  This is the perfect recipe for the nights when you just do not want to cook dinner.

It is full of yummy noodles and cheesy goodness, it also happens to be one of the quickest and easiest dinners I make.  So if you are needing a simple, budget friendly dinner idea, this is for you!  It is perfect for those busy evenings you need to throw something together quick!  I am pretty sure it is impossible to mess this recipe up!

Easy Pasta Bake Recipe

The first thing you will need to do to make this easy pasta bake recipe is to gather your ingredients.  You will need:

• 1 box pasta (16 0z.)
• 1 jar spaghetti sauce (24 oz.)
• 1 jar water (about 12 oz.)
• Grated cheese (about 1 cup)

Grab your box of pasta and pour it into a casserole dish.  I usually use rotini or penne, but occasionally I will use macaroni pasta.  It just depends on what I have on hand.

Pour a jar of spaghetti sauce and water over the pasta.  You can also add olives or mushrooms.  Stir it all up and put it in the oven.

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After the pasta bakes in the oven for 20 minutes, take it out of the oven and sprinkle cheese evenly on top.  Bake for another 10 minutes or until cheese is melted.

Take it out of the oven and ENJOY!  My entire family loves this meal!  And I especially love that it doesn’t time any effort!

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