The Complete Pasta Meal Prep Guide

Prep a week’s worth of pasta lunches on Sunday in under 2 hours. Here’s which pastas reheat well, which sauces to make ahead, and storage tips. **Best Pasta Shapes for Meal Prep:** - Penne, rigatoni, fusilli (hold sauce well, don’t get mushy) - Avoid: angel hair, spaghetti (clump together overnight) **Sauces That Improve Overnight:** - Bolognese (flavours meld) - Marinara (deepens) - Pesto (make fresh, store separately) **The Method:** 1. Cook pasta 2 minutes under al dente (it softens in the fridge) 2. Toss with a drizzle of olive oil 3. Store pasta and sauce SEPARATELY until ready to eat 4. Portion into containers (glass > plastic for reheating) **Reheating:** - Microwave: Add 1–2 tbsp water, cover, heat 90 seconds - Stovetop: Warm sauce in pan, add pasta + splash of water **Storage Times:** - Cooked pasta (plain): 3–5 days fridge - Pasta with sauce: 3–4 days fridge - Frozen (with sauce): 2–3 months **5 Best Meal Prep Pasta Recipes:** Penne Bolognese, Greek Pasta Salad, Baked Ziti (portions), Pesto Rotini, One-Pot Chicken Pasta.