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MAKE-AHEAD UNSTUFFED SHELLS



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You can assemble and refrigerate this cheesy, beefy pasta shell dish on Sunday night and, the next day, dinner's on the table in 45 minutes.

Provided by Philadelphia

Categories     Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips     PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese

Time 1h15m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 8

4 cups medium pasta shells, uncooked
1 pound extra-lean ground beef
1 (20 ounce) jar pasta sauce
¾ cup PHILADELPHIA Light Cream Cheese Spread
½ cup milk
¼ cup KRAFT 100% Parmesan Shredded Cheese
⅓ cup chopped fresh basil
1 ½ cups KRAFT Part Skim Mozzarella Shredded Cheese

Steps:

  • Cook pasta as directed on package, omitting salt. Meanwhile, brown meat in large skillet. Stir in pasta sauce; simmer on medium heat 2 min., stirring frequently. Remove from heat.
  • Drain pasta. Whisk cream cheese spread, milk and Parmesan in large bowl until well blended. Add pasta and basil; stir gently until pasta is evenly coated. Spread half the meat sauce onto bottom of 13x9-inch baking dish sprayed with cooking spray; cover with pasta mixture and remaining meat sauce. Sprinkle with mozzarella; cover with foil. Refrigerate up to 24 hours.
  • Heat oven to 375 degrees F. Bake casserole, covered, 40 to 45 min. or until heated through, uncovering after 30 min.

MAKE-AHEAD UNSTUFFED SHELLS



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Categories     Beef     Cheese     Pasta

Number Of Ingredients 7

4 cups medium pasta shells, uncooked
1 lb. extra-lean ground beef
1 jar (24 oz.) marinara sauce
1 tub (10 oz.) PHILADELPHIA Italian Herb Cooking Creme
1/3 cup chopped fresh basil
1/4 cup KRAFT Grated Parmesan Cheese
1-1/2 cups KRAFT Shredded Mozzarella Cheese with a TOUCH OF PHILADELPHIA

Steps:

  • COOK pasta as directed on package, omitting salt. Meanwhile, brown meat in large skillet; drain. Stir in marinara sauce; simmer on medium heat 2 min. Remove from heat. DRAIN pasta. Mix cooking creme, basil and Parmesan in large bowl; 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 foil. Refrigerate up to 24 hours. HEAT oven to 375ºF. Bake casserole, covered, 40 to 45 min. or until heated through, uncovering after 30 min.

MAKE-AHEAD UNSTUFFED SHELLS



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Here's the saucy, creamy deliciousness of stuffed pasta shells-without the hassle of stuffing them and with the convenience of make-ahead preparation.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Home

Time 1h15m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

4 cups medium pasta shells, uncooked
1 lb. extra-lean ground beef
1 jar (24 oz.) CLASSICO Tomato and Basil Pasta Sauce
1 tub (8 oz.) PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese Spread
1/3 cup chopped fresh basil
1/4 cup KRAFT Grated Parmesan Cheese
2 Tbsp. milk
1/2 tsp. dried Italian seasoning
1-1/2 cups KRAFT Shredded Mozzarella Cheese with a TOUCH OF PHILADELPHIA

Steps:

  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Heat oven to 375ºF. Bake casserole, covered, 40 to 45 min. or until heated through, uncovering after 30 min.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 570, Fat 23 g, SaturatedFat 12 g, TransFat 1 g, Cholesterol 95 mg, Sodium 940 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 5 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 35 g

MAKE-AHEAD UNSTUFFED SHELLS



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How to make Make-Ahead Unstuffed Shells

Provided by @MakeItYours

Number Of Ingredients 7

4cups medium pasta shells, uncooked
1lb. extra-lean ground beef
1jar (24 oz.) marinara sauce
1tub (10 oz.) PHILADELPHIA Original Cooking Creme
1/3cup chopped fresh basil
1/4cup KRAFT Grated Parmesan Cheese
1-1/2 cups KRAFT Shredded Mozzarella Cheese with a TOUCH OF PHILADELPHIA

Steps:

  • COOK pasta as directed on package, omitting salt. Meanwhile, brown meat in large skillet; drain. Stir in marinara sauce; simmer on medium heat 2 min. Remove from heat.
  • DRAIN pasta. Mix cooking creme, basil and Parmesan in large bowl; 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 foil. Refrigerate up to 24 hours.
  • HEAT oven to 375ºF. Bake casserole, covered, 40 to 45 min. or until heated through, uncovering after 30 min.

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