Lunch: Make-Ahead Unstuffed Shells

You get your part of the cooking done in 30 minutes with this gooey dish, so you can have fun while it bakes.

This recipe includes superfoods such as:

Basil

Health benefits of Make-Ahead Unstuffed Shells

Basil is an excellent stress reliever, and has antioxidant and anti-inflammatory benefits.

Ingredients

4 c. medium pasta shells
1 lb. extra-lean ground beef
1 jar marinara sauce
1 tub PHILADELPHIA Original Cooking Creme
1/3 c. chopped fresh basil
1/4 c. KRAFT Grated Parmesan Cheese
1 1/2 c. KRAFT Shredded Mozzarella Cheese with a TOUCH OF PHILADELPHIA

Instructions

Cook pasta as directed on package, omitting salt. Meanwhile, brown meat in large skillet; drain. Stir in marinara sauce; simmer on medium heat 2 minutes. 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 13- by 9-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 375 degrees F. Bake casserole, covered, 40 to 45 minutes or until heated through, uncovering after 30 minutes.

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