What’s not to love about the idea of a well balanced meal that’s shelf stable and can be whipped up as a quick dinner or even during a power outage? If you’re here….welcome. I feel like most of us know what meals in a jar are and the reasoning behind having these magnificent jars lined up in our pantry for whenever we need. But if you don’t, let me share just a few quick reasons why I LOVE having shelf stable meals in a jar ready to go on my shelves.
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Freeze Dried Ingredients
Many of you have seen I have a Harvest Right Freeze dryer and have partnered with Thrive Life freeze dried foods. I can’t even scratch the surface of all the benefits of freeze dried foods because the possibilities are seriously endless. Making meal in a jar recipes have become a new obsession. If you’ve been considering purchasing a freeze dryer now is a wonderful time to use Harvest Right’s layaway program and lock in the sale price.
If a freeze dryer is completely out of your budget you have some options! This is why I’ve partnered with Thrive Life Freeze Dried Foods. If you use my link you can save 15% off your delivery order of freeze dried pantry staples!
Where I Get My Ingredients
The bulk of my freeze dried ingredients come from Thrive Life foods.
If you are on EBT you can also order freeze dried foods from Amazon using your EBT. I’ve made a bulk list of the items used in my shelf stable recipes for you to check out here.
Storage
The best and easiest way to store this base is to place it into a glass jar and vacuum seal the lid so there is no air. This allows the base to stay shelf stable for years. If you don’t have a vacuum sealer just store.
SHELF STABLE CREAM OF CHICKEN SOUP RECIPE IS HERE
FOR THIS RECIPE YOU CAN GET THE PASTA FROM AMAZON HERE
AT THE TIME OF THIS POINT ALMOST ALL OF THE INGREDIENTS USED IN THIS RECIPE ARE ON SALE AT THRIVE SO BE SURE TO SNAG THEM UP BEFORE THE DEALS ARE OVER.
Vegetarian Alfredo Ravioletti Meal In A Jar
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 cup Freeze Dried Thrive Life Bechamel Sauce
- 1/2 cup Freeze Dried Thrive Life Peas
- 1/4 cup Freeze Dried Thrive Life Onions
- 1/3 cup Freeze Dried Thrive Life Mozzarella Cheese optional
- 1 tsp Black Pepper
- 1/2 tsp Garlic Powder
- 1 tsp Salt
- 12 oz Pagani Ravioletti with Cheese (not all will fit if you opt for shredded cheese, reserve remainder for another meal in a jar)
Instructions
- In quart size mason jar add dry ingredients in order starting with Freeze Dried Thrive Life Bechamel Sauce. Once everything is layered in your jar add 1 oxygen absorber and seal jar for pantry storage.
- When ready to cook, pour jar contents into large saucepan and add 3 1/2-4 cups of water. Note* Start with 3 cups and add to get desired consistency. If you used FD meat crumbles you may need closer to the 4 cups.
- Stir out the clumps and bring to a boil. Once boiling turn heat down to a low simmer and place a lid on saucepan. Cook until pasta is tender and vegetables are soft. 15-20 min. Stir often
- Once cooked add fresh green onions and serve.
To RECONSTITUTE IN HOTLOGIC OVEN
- Pour contents of jar into 9×13 glass dish and place in HotLogic OvenAdd 4 cups hot boiling water and whisk out any clumps. Add foil to glas dish. Let meal cook for 2-3 hours (will be done once ravioletti is soft If letting cook longer be sure to check after 2 hours and add additional cup of water or milk. ENJOY
Notes
Want More Ideas?
Check out this post that has all of my meal in jar recipes in one location.