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"You can add jalapeños, hot sauce or green chilies to this to add a real kick! **edited on October 24 to add instructions for Once a Month Cooking. I usually make these during a cooking blitz and freeze until I need them**"

Ingredients: pasta shells, green onions...

"Here is a good way to make a little meat go a long way. These are good enough to serve company! I found this recipe in a great little booklet called, Dinner on the Double, by Better Homes and Gardens."

Ingredients: bulk pork sausage, pasta shells...

"As with all of us, I'm trying to get more veggies in my child. Here is one way to slip some in without them noticing?"

Ingredients: dried Italian seasoning, eggs...

"My family loves this recipe (even my 4 and 2 year old!). I created this recipe when I started Weight Watchers. Hubby likes all ground beef and I like all Boca Meat (meat substitute). If you use Boca Meat 2 shells is only 3 Points. I love to freezer cook as well so make 2, one for now and one for later"

Ingredients: fat free cream cheese, jumbo pasta shells...

"Three words-- OH MY GOSH!!!! This is a recipe from Adriana's restaurant on The Hill in St. Louis, one of the greatest Italian neighborhoods in the country. This pie is so good it will leave you wanting more, even when you're full. It makes a LOT of extra sauce for you to save and use as you wish. I also make this ahead by only baking it for..."

Ingredients: eggs, fresh basil leaves...

"I got this recipe from Taste of Home and recently made it. It is a tasty satisfying soup. I did use frozen green beans instead of the fresh. This recipe does make a lot, but it does freeze well and tastes great reheated."

Ingredients: pepper, small shell pasta...

"These are delicious! I created this recipe because I wanted shells that were a little healthier than what was already posted. Use only Ricotta or (or only tofu) if preferred, doubling the quantity.

This makes a LOT of shells (around 30). If you half it, just use one large egg or two small. Everything else is straightforward...."

Ingredients: fresh ground pepper, eggs...

"This is a lovely recipe I found courtesy of Giada De Laurentiis. It was featured on a "freeze it!" segment. I am looking forward to making this one!! YUMMY!"

Ingredients: fresh ground black pepper, eggs...

"I am always trying to find something my entire family agrees on and I think I finally did it!! This by far is my best recipe yet! I added broccoli and salad for a main dish meal we all loved!!! I hope you enjoy it as much as we did."

Ingredients: pepper, small shell pasta...

"Quick and easy baked pasta dish...Italian style."

Ingredients: extra virgin olive oil, fresh basil leaves...

"This is the exact recipe for Sweet Tomatoes/Soup Plantation's Salad. I go there as often as possible for this salad. Finally learned how to make it myself. Word to the wise, DO NOT TASTE IT BEFORE THE 8 HOURS OR IT WON'T TASTE RIGHT. Trust me, its worth the wait!"

Ingredients: small shell pasta, sweet pickle juice...

"Quick italian dish that doesn't taste like it should be as easy as it is. This is a recipe that has evolved over time and has become my oldest son's birthday dinner year after year.
It is a great way to use up those small amounts of odd shaped leftover pastas in your pantry.
Great Make ahead and freeze up to 3 months."

Ingredients: dried basil, tomato and basil pasta sauce...

"Basic meat filled stuffed shells recipe taken from the side of the box of shells and adapted for OAMC. A bit intense (and messy) on the preparation side but a it's a real time saver to make a double batch and be able to pull them from the freezer whenever you want them."

Ingredients: pepper, dried oregano, eggs...

"A delicious dish you complete in advance, freeze, then serve when time is limitied (like during the hectic holiday season). You can substitute 1 T. minced fresh herbs for each t. dried herbs required. Serve with a nice Chianti."

Ingredients: whole milk ricotta cheese, fresh ground pepper...