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Bertolli Pasta Meal Copycat Recipe

Craving a quick and easy weeknight meal? This copycat recipe recreates the convenience of Bertolli's freezer meals, but with your own homemade touch! Perfect for busy individuals or families, this recipe lets you prep ahead and enjoy a delicious pasta dish in just 10 minutes. Simply assemble the freezer bags with your favorite ingredients (we provide suggestions!), freeze, and then cook straight from frozen in a skillet. Get ready for a flavorful, customizable pasta dinner that's ready in a flash!

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 20 mins
Calories 419.6 kcal
Protein 28g
Rating 5.0 (1 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Bertolli Pasta Meal Copycat

  • 1 cup cooked pasta (any shape)
  • 1 cup frozen pasta sauce cubes
  • part of 1/2 cup chopped vegetables (bell pepper)
  • part of 1/2 cup chopped vegetables (onion)
  • 1/2 cup cooked chicken (diced)
  • not specified in recipe measurements
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese (or preferred cheese)
  • part of 1/2 cup chopped vegetables (zucchini)
  • preferred cheese (as an alternative to Parmesan)

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How to Make Bertolli Pasta Meal Copycat

  1. Prepare the sauce: In an ice cube tray, freeze your favorite pasta sauce, filling each cube about halfway.
  2. Assemble the freezer bags: In a large freezer bag, combine the following: 1 cup frozen pasta sauce cubes, 1 cup cooked pasta (any shape), 1/2 cup chopped vegetables (such as bell peppers, onions, zucchini), and 1/2 cup cooked chicken (diced).
  3. Freeze: Seal the freezer bag tightly and freeze for at least 2 hours, or until solid.
  4. Cook: Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
  5. Add the meal: Add the entire frozen meal directly from the freezer bag to the skillet.
  6. Simmer: Cover the skillet and cook for 10-15 minutes, or until the sauce is melted, the pasta is heated through, and the vegetables are tender. Stir occasionally to prevent sticking.
  7. Finish: Remove the skillet from the heat and stir in 1/4 cup of grated Parmesan cheese (or your preferred cheese).
  8. Serve: Serve immediately and enjoy your delicious and convenient homemade Bertolli-style pasta meal!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

27 g

Sugar

40g

Fat

23g

Carbs

14g

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