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Make-Ahead Unstuffed Shells
1 Hr(s) 15 Min(s)
30 Min(s) Prep
45 Min(s) Cook
Here's the saucy, creamy deliciousness of stuffed pasta shells—without the hassle of stuffing them and with the convenience of make-ahead preparation.
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6 servings
Original recipe yields 6 servings
4 cups medium pasta shells, uncooked
1 lb. extra-lean ground beef
1/3 cup chopped fresh basil
2 Tbsp. milk
1/2 tsp. dried Italian seasoning
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Let's Make It
1
Cook pasta as directed on package, omitting salt. Meanwhile, brown meat in large skillet; Drain. Stir in pasta sauce; simmer on medium heat 2 min. Remove from heat.
2
Drain pasta. Mix cream cheese spread, basil, Parmesan, milk and Italian seasoning in large bowl until blended; stir in pasta. Spread half the meat sauce onto bottom of 13x9-inch baking dish sprayed with cooking spray; cover with layers of pasta mixture and remaining meat sauce. Sprinkle with mozzarella; cover with Reynolds Wrap® Aluminum Foil. Refrigerate up to 24 hours.
3
Heat oven to 375ºF. Bake casserole, covered, 40 to 45 min. or until heated through, uncovering after 30 min.
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Kitchen Tips
Tip 1
Special Extra
Cook 1 each small chopped onion and green pepper along with the meat.
Tip 2
Variation
Casserole can be baked immediately after assembling. Just reduce the baking time to 30 min., uncovering after 20 min.
Tip 3
Family Fun
Spend time with your family by preparing this meal together and enjoying a walk afterwards.
Nutrition
Calories
570
Calories From Fat
0
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 23g
29%
Saturated Fat 12g
60%
Trans Fat 1g
Cholesterol 95mg
32%
Sodium 940mg
41%
Total Carbohydrates 54g
20%
Dietary Fibers 5g
18%
Sugars 9g
18%
Protein 35g
70%
Vitamin A
35%
Vitamin C
4%
Calcium
25%
Iron
25%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
servings
6 servings
* Nutrition information is estimated based on the ingredients and cooking instructions as described in each recipe and is intended to be used for informational purposes only. Please note that nutrition details may vary based on methods of preparation, origin and freshness of ingredients used.
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