Hi everyone! I feel like every time I get on here to post it's been forever since the last post. Austin and I have just been insanely busy working on the house! Our kitchen is about done but now that the weather is warming up outside we have started to tackle the yard. Since we moved, I've been really getting into having meals ready in the freezer that we can just thaw out the night before, throw in the oven and be ready to go. This is probably one of my favorites to have! I can get all of the ingredients for about $10 and it makes three pans of pasta that are the perfect portion size for two people!
All you need is:
a box of pasta (any shape/type you want)
marinara sauce
Italian sausage
mozzarella cheese
these disposable loaf pans (standard size)
First, cook the pasta according to the directions.
While the pasta is cooking brown your meat in a separate saucepan. I prefer Italian sausage for this recipe but you could use regular ground beef and ground turkey! It would probably just require more seasoning on your part.
Once the pasta and meat are both finished cooking, strain both to get any excess liquid out. Then mix your pasta and meat into the same pan.
To that pan you're going to add your marinara.
The marinara that I used in this recipe is actually from Aldi and it is the cleanest, lowest in sugar that I can find at my grocery stores. Although it is high in sodium, once I find a better option I'll be switching to that!
Once all of your ingredients are mixed together, divide it into 3 pans and top with some cheese. I bought the wrong pans of course this time, I usually like to get the ones that come with lids but these work I just had to top them with tin foil. On the lid I just like to write the cooking temp (350 degrees F) and cook time (20-30 minutes). I imagine these would stay in the freezer pretty well for a few weeks/months but we usually eat all three of ours within a month! :)
I hope all of you cooking for two or even one give this recipe a shot and enjoy!
