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Prep time: 25 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Italian-American
Ingredients: 1 (12 oz) box jumbo pasta shells, cooked; 2 (15 oz) containers ricotta cheese; 1 cup shredded Parmesan cheese; 2 tbsp garlic powder; 2 large eggs; 1 lb ground meat, cooked; 1 (24 oz) jar pasta sauce; 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese; Cooking spray

@applesauceandadhd shares a clever pivot for overcooked pasta, turning it into a delicious, freezer-friendly baked stuffed shells casserole perfect for meal prep.

🌍Italian-American 🏷️Stuffed shells 🏷️Baked pasta 🏷️Casserole 🏷️Freezer meal 🏷️Meal prep

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Total

25 min

Servings

4

Difficulty

Easy

Est. Cost

$19–$31

Recipe Source

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Ingredients

1 (12 oz) box jumbo pasta shells, cooked
2 (15 oz) containers ricotta cheese
1 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
2 tbsp garlic powder
2 large eggs
1 lb ground meat, cooked
1 (24 oz) jar pasta sauce
2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
Cooking spray

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Instructions

1
In a large mixing bowl, combine the ricotta cheese, shredded Parmesan cheese, garlic powder, and eggs.
2
Mix the cheese mixture thoroughly until well combined.
3
Prepare your meat sauce by cooking the ground meat and combining it with the jarred pasta sauce.
4
Spray two freezer-safe baking pans with cooking spray.
5
Spread a thin layer of meat sauce on the bottom of each pan.
6
Carefully stuff each cooked pasta shell with the ricotta mixture.
7
Arrange the stuffed shells in a single layer over the meat sauce in the pans.
8
Top the shells with the remaining meat sauce, covering them completely.
9
Sprinkle a generous layer of shredded mozzarella cheese over the top of each pan.
10
Cover the pans and freeze for a future meal. To cook, bake from frozen at 375°F until hot and bubbly.