Rich, cheesy and laced with hearty slow-cooked beef shin and porcini, this pasta bake screams comfort.

This pasta bake is pimped up to the max, from extra ricotta to seasoned breadcrumbs.

This no-waste, vegie-filled pasta bake can easily be made vegetarian – just omit the bacon.

This classic Greek pie is a favourite for a reason. Nothing beats a cheesy, meaty, pasta-filled pie.

“Adding ground dried mushrooms to this dish gives the sauce an irresistibly rich, umami flavour.” – Lucy Nunes. You’ll need a 30cm x 22cm baking dish.

This is Khanh Ong's ode to the classic Korean side. Kimchi is the magic ingredient in your fridge. Use it to make cheesy bakes like this beauty, perfect for feeding hungry hordes, add it to salads or soups, or pop it on a toastie for something super-special and delicious.

Take everything you love about creamy tuna mornay, add snatches of greens, then blanket in a golden chilli-flecked crumb. You'll need 2 x 20cm ovenproof frypans or a 3L ovenproof baking dish for this recipe.

“Loaded with cheese, chicken and corn, this is a deeply satisfying family meal” - Phoebe Wood.

You will love this tasty ricotta and kale cannelloni. It's as good as lasagne, only much lower in fat.

"This recipe works just as well with cannelloni pasta," says Silvia Colloca.

What's better than lasagne? Three hour slow-cooked beef cheek lasagne, that's what.

Marvel at this easy one-pan pasta bake – it makes for the perfect midweek dinner.

This super easy one-pan cauliflower carbonara bake by Georgie Esdaile is perfect for busy weeknights or intimate weekend celebrations.

“If you’re organised, you can make this dish ahead and simply reheat it in the oven.” – Silvia Colloca

“Two favourites meet here for the best of both worlds. If you’re planning ahead, make the meat sauce the day before” - Phoebe Wood.