Tuesday, January 17, 2012

Creamy Baked Pasta (Freezer Meal!!)


I came up with this pasta dish to use as a freezer meal for when the baby comes. I don't have a lot of recipes that freeze well so I'm having to brainstorm and create some dishes that use ingredients we already keep on hand. Anyway, it turned out awesome! Here's the recipe:

Creamy Baked Pasta

1 box whole wheat pasta 
1 jar spaghetti sauce
1 lb. ground beef
1 small container sour cream
1/2 cup Parmesan cheese
1 bell pepper, chopped
1 cup mushrooms, chopped
1 c shredded mozzarella for topping

1. Preheat oven to 350
2. Cook pasta and drain
3. Brown ground beef
4. Saute bell peppers and mushrooms
5. Heat sauce, sour cream, and parm. cheese on low heat until creamy
6. Add beef, veggies, and pasta
7. Pour into large greased casserole dish
8. Sprinkle mozzarella on top
9. Bake for 30 minutes


Do you have any freezer meals to share and/or tips on preparing meals for when the baby comes? If so, I'd love to hear them!


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6 comments:

  1. Missy ShayJanuary 17, 2012 at 7:22 PM

    I have been freezing soup and chili

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  2. UnknownJanuary 17, 2012 at 7:55 PM

    My biggest help: My hubby cooked!

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  3. LeaderOfTheChickenParadeJanuary 18, 2012 at 3:28 PM

    Ham and Potato soup freezes wonderfully, let me know and I can post the recipe on here. Fill a mason jar a little less than full, then when reheating just add a little milk or water.
    Lasagna, cinnamon rolls (for breakfast), BBQ freezes GREAT for sandwiches.

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  4. SarahJanuary 19, 2012 at 3:12 PM

    Having the meals on hand really helps!Try to get some disposable plates and plasticware if the budget allows. I would strongly suggest meals high in fiber! Just trust me. :)

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  5. AmyJanuary 24, 2012 at 11:06 AM

    Mmm - that sounds like a delicious freezer meal. Chicken pot pies also freeze well, and every mom I know has been big on using the crockpot during those first few baby months, too.

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  6. VernaJanuary 28, 2012 at 3:42 PM

    I love having freezer meals when a new baby is coming! I made a lot of lasagna, tacos, stuffed peppers, for dinners and muffins, biscuits, and zucchini bread for quick breakfasts.

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