Serving Suggestions
🥗 With sides: Garlic bread, buttered green beans, or Caesar salad
🧀 Make it richer: Stir in ricotta or top with burrata
🍷 Wine pairing: Chianti, Sangiovese, or sparkling water with lemon
Make-Ahead & Storage Tips
Fridge: Keeps up to 4 days—reheat with splash of water or broth.
Freeze: Freeze unbaked casserole up to 2 months; thaw overnight and bake as directed (+10 mins).
Prep ahead: Measure dry ingredients morning-of; assemble before baking.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Gluten-free?
A: Yes! Use GF pasta and check marinara for additives (most are GF).
Q: Can I add meat?
A: Absolutely! Stir in 1 lb cooked ground beef, sausage, or plant-based crumbles.
Q: Vegetarian?
A: Yes—as long as your marinara doesn’t contain meat stock (most don’t).
Q: Want more veggies?
A: Add 1 cup spinach, diced zucchini, or roasted bell peppers with the pasta.
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