Make-Ahead unstuffed Shells

Make-Ahead unstuffed Shells
1 lb extra-lean ground beef
1 Jar (24oz) marinara sauce

Brown meat in large skillet; drain. Stir in marinara sauce; simmer on medium heat 2 min.,stirring frequently. Remove from heat.4 cups medium pasta shells, uncooked.

Cook pasta as directed on package, omitting salt
Drain pasta
1 tub (10oz) Philadelphia original cooking cream
1/3 cup chopped fresh basil
1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese

Mix cooking cream, basil and parmesan in large bowl; stir in pasta. Spread half the meat sauce onto bottom of 13x9-inch baking dish sprayed with cooking spray; cover with pasta mixture and remaining sauce.

1-1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese with a touch of Philadelphia

Sprinkle with mozzarella. Cover with foil.

Refrigerate up to 24 hours if needed

Heat oven to 375 degrees F. Bake casserole, 40-45 min. or until heated through, uncovering after 30 min.