Make Ahead Unstuffed Shells

By JanetLynn198

4.5 stars from 43 reviews
If baking immediately after preparation, reduce cooking time to 30 mins, uncovering after 20.

Ingredients

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

Preparation

Step 1

1. COOK pasta as directed on pacakge, omitting salt. Meanwhile, brown meat in large skillet; drain. Stir in marinara sauce; simmer on medium heat 2 mins. Remove from heat.

2. DRAIN pasta. Mix cooking creme, basil and Parmesan in large bowl; stir in pasta. Spread half the meat sauce onto bottom of 13x9" 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.

3. HEAT oven to 375ºF. Bake casserole, covered, 40-45 mins or until heated through, uncovering after 30 mins.