When you know you have a busy week ahead, it’s always nice to prep your meals in advance to save yourself some time. If you’ve never meal prepped before and don’t know where to start, enjoy this delicious and healthy pasta meal prep guide! We’ve mapped out an entire week’s worth of fantastic foods for you to eat, provided you with a complete shopping list to get you started, and included some time-saving tips for your convenience. Don’t stress about the upcoming week. With this guide, cooking will be a breeze.
Your Shopping List
The goal for your shopping expedition is to curate items that are healthy, tasty, and budget-friendly. Look for items that you can use in multiple meals. To begin prepping your pasta dishes, pick up the following foods:
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Shopping Hacks
When shopping for your pasta meal prep, keep these tips in mind:
- Asparagus, spinach, and peas can be purchased frozen.
- Basil, zucchini, garlic, mushrooms, and cherry tomatoes should be purchased fresh.
- If you’re only planning on prepping for one or two people, you may be worried that you won’t be able to use all of your fresh vegetables. If this is the case, shop from the salad bar or the prepared food section so you can pick up smaller portions!
- Pre-made sauces are fantastic for meal prepping because they’re meant to save you some time. Plus, you can also save a trip to the store when you shop online for Tantillo Foods Imported Pasta Sauces.
Meal Prep Creations
These suggested dishes are meant to utilize the ingredients more than once so that you can make the most out of each and every item. Plus, with each recipe, you’ll learn how to properly plan, maximize your time, and make the perfect meal.
Prepping Basics
Before we dive into the dishes, here are some tips to keep in mind when prepping each meal:
- Two cups of Tantillo Foods Imported Artisanal Pasta feeds one hungry adult
- Measure 1/2 a cup of Tantillo Foods Imported Pasta Sauce per person
- Measure two tablespoons of Extra Virgin Olive Oil / Balsamic per person
- Measure two tablespoons of grated/crumbled cheese per person
- Use four to five mini mozzarellas per person
- Measure 1/2 tablespoon of basil per person
- Measure one teaspoon of fresh garlic per person
- Be sure to have Zipper bags and Tupperware ready to store your leftovers.
Green Goddess Pasta
Ingredients:
- Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- Tortellini
- Spinach
- Asparagus
- Peas
- Zucchini
- Pesto
How to Prep:
- Make sure all of the ingredients are thawed if frozen.
- Cook the tortellini according to the package’s instructions.
- When complete, drain and rinse the pasta with cold water.
- Pack the tortellini with the spinach, asparagus, peas, and zucchini.
- Place the pesto and EVOO in separate, mini, sealable containers.
- When you’re ready to eat, toss your stuffed tortellini, pesto, and EVOO in a bowl.
- Microwave for 2 to 2 ½ minutes (stirring halfway through) until warm OR heat everything together on the stove in a pot for 3 to 4 minutes, stirring frequently.
Chicken Caprese Pasta
Ingredients:
- Balsamic
- Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- Chicken
- Garlic
- Salt
- Pepper
- Linguine
- Tomatoes
- Basil
- Mini Mozzarella
- Spinach
How to Prep:
- Make sure all of the ingredients are thawed if frozen.
- Season the chicken with garlic, balsamic, salt and pepper.
- Bake in the oven for 12 to 14 minutes at 400 degrees until thoroughly cooked (internal temperature 165°F).
- Let rest for five minutes before slicing.
- Cook the linguine according to the package’s instructions.
- Drain and rinse with cold water.
- Toss with a drizzle EVOO to keep the noodles from sticking.
- Toss the pasta, chicken, tomatoes, basil, and spinach into large bowl.
- Place in a sealable container, and save.
- When you’re ready to eat, simply microwave for 2 to 2 ½ minutes (stirring halfway through) until warm OR heat everything together on the stove in a pot for 3 to 4 minutes, stirring frequently.
Spicy Sausage and Chickpea Pasta
Ingredients:
- Conchigiloni
- Arrabbiata
- Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- Sausage
- Chickpeas
- Roasted Peppers
- Goat Cheese
- Basil
How to Prep:
- Make sure all of the ingredients are thawed if frozen.
- Bake sausages in the oven for 12 to14 minutes on 400 degrees until thoroughly cooked (165°F internal temperature).
- Let rest for five minutes before slicing.
- Cook the conchigiloni according to the package’s instructions
- Drain and rinse with cold water.
- Toss with a little bit of EVOO to keep the noodles from sticking.
- Pack the conchigiloni with the chickpeas, roasted peppers, basil, and sausage.
- Keep the arrabbiata and goat cheese in separate, mini, sealable containers.
- When you’re ready to eat, simply toss everything together and microwave for 2 to 2 ½ minutes (stirring halfway through) until warm OR heat everything together on the stove in a pot for 3 to 4 minutes, stirring frequently.
Vodka Sauce and Chicken Toss Pasta
Ingredients:
- Conchigiloni
- Vodka Sauce
- Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- Chicken
- Arugula
- Mushrooms
- Peas
- Parmesan
- Garlic
- Salt
- Pepper
- Garlic
How to Prep:
- Make sure all of the ingredients are thawed if frozen.
- Season chicken with garlic, salt, and pepper.
- Bake in the oven for 12-14 minutes on 400 degrees until thoroughly cooked (165°F internal temperature)
- Let rest for five minutes before slicing.
- Cook the conchigiloni according to the package’s instructions
- Drain and rinse with cold water.
- Toss with a little bit of EVOO to keep the noodles from sticking.
- Pack the conchigiloni with the arugula, mushrooms, peas, and chicken.
- Store the vodka sauce and grated parmesan cheese in separate, mini, sealable containers.
- When you’re ready to eat, simply toss everything together and microwave for 2 to 2 ½ minutes (stirring halfway through) until warm OR heat everything together on the stove in a pot for 3 to 4 minutes, stirring frequently
Veggie Alio e Olio
Ingredients:
- Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- Linguine
- Garlic
- Zucchini
- Asparagus
- Mushrooms
- Arugula
- Tomatoes
- Basil
- Parmesan
How to Prep:
- Make sure all of the ingredients are thawed if frozen.
- Cook the linguine according to the package’s instructions.
- Drain and rinse with cold water.
- Toss with a little bit of EVOO to keep the noodles from sticking.
- Toss the linguine with zucchini, asparagus, mushrooms, arugula, and tomatoes.
- Keep the EVOO, grated parmesan, and garlic in separate, mini, sealable containers.
- When you’re ready to eat, simply toss everything together and microwave for 2 to 2 ½ minutes (stirring halfway through) until warm OR heat everything together on the stove in a pot for 3 to 4 minutes, stirring frequently
Tuscan Pomodoro
Ingredients:
- Sausage
- Tortellini
- Spinach
- Asparagus
- Tomatoes
- Basil
- Parmesan
- Pomodoro Sauce
How to Prep:
- Make sure all of the ingredients are thawed if frozen.
- Bake sausages in the oven for 12-14 minutes on 400 degrees until thoroughly cooked (165°F internal temperature).
- Let rest for 5 minutes before slicing.
- Cook the tortellini according to the package’s instructions.
- Drain and rinse with cold water.
- Pack the tortellini with the spinach, asparagus, tomatoes, and the sausage.
- Keep the Pomodoro, grated parmesan, and basil in separate, mini, sealable containers.
- When you’re ready to eat, simply toss everything together and microwave for 2 to 2 ½ minutes (stirring halfway through) until warm OR heat everything together on the stove in a pot for 3 to 4 minutes, stirring frequently.
Creamy Chickpea Pasta
Ingredients:
- Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- Conchigiloni
- Chickpeas
- Garlic
- Salt
- Pepper
- Spinach
- Basil
- Parmesan
How to Prep:
- Make sure all of the ingredients are thawed if frozen.
- In a food processor, blend together chickpeas (do not drain) with garlic, EVOO, salt, and pepper until smooth and creamy.
- Cook the conchigiloni according to the package’s instructions.
- Drain and rinse with cold water.
- Toss with a little bit of EVOO to keep the noodles from sticking.
- Pack the conchigiloni with the spinach.
- Keep the creamy chickpea sauce, basil, and grated parmesan cheese in separate, mini, sealable containers.
- When you’re ready to eat, simply toss everything together and microwave for 2 to 2 ½ minutes (stirring halfway through) until warm OR heat everything together on the stove in a pot for 3 to 4 minutes, stirring frequently.
Stock up with Tantillo Foods
We hope you enjoyed this delicious and healthy pasta meal prep guide! Keep in mind that Tantillo Foods offers a full range of delicious food products that are sure to enhance all of your favorite Italian dishes. Enjoy our collection of high-quality cooking oils, imported pasta sauces and more!
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