1. Don't overcook your noodles.  Cut a minute or two off the cooking time to have a firm noodle--the best consistency in a baking dish.
2. You can surely cut corners by using a good quality bottle sauce.  Read the labels and look for the brand with the fewest number of fresh ingredients. Noodles will also absorb the sauce when cooking so you really can't combine it with too much marinara or tomato sauce.
3. Bake a second, small casserole and keep it in the freezer. For easy single or multiple serving dinners anytime, simply thaw in the microwave and reheat. Serve with extra sauce and cheese on the side.
4. Experiment with your own taste buds and family preferences by adding other vegetables and meats to your baked pasta. 
5. Experiment with adding different cheeses, grated and chunked, to get a gooey, yummy casserole.
6. Bread crumbs dotted with butter or margarine on top give that crusty topped texture that can really make a Pasta al Forno.

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