Make ahead pasta for a crowd

Pasta is a busy cook’s lifeline. Even more so when you can cook pasta ahead of time and have it ready and waiting in the fridge for a super quick meal.

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Preparing a pasta dinner for about 25 or more hungry teenagers is quite a feat. Here are some shortcuts to make feeding a crowd a little easier.

Classic Italian comfort food, Million Dollar Baked Ziti, recipe similar to lasagna & effortless to make. Great family weeknight dinner.

Jamie Tarence | Family Savvy | Food/Lifestyle Blog on Instagram: "One of the most popular questions I’m asked is: What is a dish that is easy to serve to a crowd?😂I ALWAYS share my Baked Ziti. It couldn’t be any easier AND it can be made ahead of time & frozen! . One of my biggest entertaining tips is that you MUST find dishes that you can make ahead of time. That way, all you have to do is take it out of the freezer & heat it the day of. It’s THAT simple!🙌🏻 . Comment “RECIPE” and I’ll…

Cooking for a crowd is easier than you think with this make ahead baked ziti recipe! It is one of my go-to recipes when I am feeding a large group.

This Southern Baked Spaghetti Casserole is a crowd-pleasing, high-protein pasta bake. Perfect for family gatherings, freezing, and meal prep.

Creamy, comforting macaroni and cheese with a crunchy topping is a family friendly meal that will not only leave them satisfied, but they'll be clamoring for more. The recipe is scaled to provide two meals--one for now and one for later.

Prepare noodles a day in advance and reheat at your convenience. When paired with olive oil, lean protein and fresh vegetables, it makes for a healthy meal.

Layers of creamy cheese bechamel sauce with basil pesto, spinach, and caramelized mushrooms. This is a great meal for entertaining, just make ahead, and bake up before guests arrive!