Cooking Instructions
At Couto Catering, we believe great food should be as easy to enjoy as it is to love. From our signature lasagna to golden arancini, every dish is made with care — just heat, serve, and enjoy The Couto Way.
MAIN DISHES
⚠️ Note: Oven times and temperatures may differ. Cook until the meal is hot all the way through.
Lasagna(Meat/Vegetarian)
Fresh Large:
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Preheat oven to 325°F.
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Bake covered for 35–40 min, then uncover and bake an additional 10–15 min.
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Let rest 25–30 min before serving.
Frozen Large:
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Thaw completely.
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Bake at 325°F for 40–45 min covered, then uncover and bake for 10–15 min.
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If baking from frozen, add 15–20 min. Rest 25–30 min.
Fresh Small:
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Remove plastic lid and cover it with foil
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Bake at 325°F for 20–25 min covered,
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then uncover for 10–15 min.
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Rest 15–20 min.
Frozen Small:
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Remove plastic lid and cover it with foil
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Thaw, bake at 325°F for 30–40 min covered,
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then uncover for 10–15 min.
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If baking from frozen, add 15–20 min. Rest 15–20 min.
Mac & Cheese
Fresh
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Remove plastic lid and cover it with foil
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Preheat oven to 325°F.
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Bake covered for 25–30 min.
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Uncover and bake an additional 10–15 min.
FROZEN
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Remove plastic lid and cover it with foil
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Bake covered for 40–45 min.
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Uncover and bake an additional 10–15 min.
Fresh Large:
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Preheat oven to 325°F.
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Bake covered for 35–40 min, then uncover and bake an additional 10–15 min.
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Let rest 25–30 min before serving.
Frozen Large:
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Thaw completely.
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Bake at 325°F for 40–45 min covered, then uncover and bake for 10–15 min.
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If baking from frozen, add 15–20 min. Rest 25–30 min.
Meatballs
Frozen
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bake at 350°F for 25–40 min until internal temp reaches 160°F.
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Tip: Sear before baking in sauce for extra flavor.
Chicken Parmesan
Fresh
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Preheat oven to 325°F.
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Bake covered for 20–25 minutes.
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Uncover and bake for 10–15 minutes.
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Rest 15–20 minutes before serving.
Frozen
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Thawed: Bake covered 30–40 minutes, uncover 10–15 minutes. Rest 15–20 minutes.
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From Frozen: Bake covered 45–60 minutes (add 15–20 minutes), uncover 10–15 minutes. Rest 15–20 minutes.
Roasted Garlic & White Wine Chicken/Cream Penne/ Rosé Penne / Baked Ragatoni/Spaghetti and Chicken pram /Chourico linguine
Fresh
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Remove plastic lid and cover it with foil
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Preheat oven to 325°F.
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Bake covered for 25–30 min.
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Uncover and bake an additional 10–15 min.
FROZEN
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Remove plastic lid and cover it with foil
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Bake covered for 40–45 min.
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Uncover and bake an additional 10–15 min.
Fresh Large:
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Preheat oven to 325°F.
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Bake covered for 35–40 min, then uncover and bake an additional 10–15 min.
Frozen Large:
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Thaw completely.
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Bake at 325°F for 40–45 min covered, then uncover and bake for 10–15 min.
Chicken Pot Pie
FROZEN
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Remove plastic lid
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Preheat oven to 375°F.
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Put the container into a baking tray
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Bake for 35-40 min.
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Remove the conatiner when the pastry is golden brown & the food is hot
FRESH
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Remove plastic lid
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Preheat oven to 375°F.
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Put the container into a baking tray
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Bake for 25-35 min.
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Remove the conatiner when the pastry is golden brown & the food is hot
Jalapeño cheddar bites
Fresh
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Best to cook it frozen
FROZEN
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Remove plastic lid and cover it with foil
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Preheat oven to 325°F.
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Bake covered for 45–50 min.
Fully Cooked Turkey Breast
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Thaw completely.
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Remove plastic lid & Pastry from the container
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Preheat oven to 325°F.
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Bake covered for 25–30 min.
Cannelloni (Meat/Vegetarian)
Fresh:
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Remove plastic lid and cover it with foil
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Bake at 325°F for 20–25 min covered
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then uncover for 10–15 min.
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Rest 15–20 min.
Frozen:
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Remove plastic lid and cover it with foil
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Thaw, bake at 325°F for 30–40 min covered,
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Then cook uncover for 10–15 min
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Rest 15–20 min.
Arancini (Mozzarella/Mushroom)
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From frozen (No need to thaw)
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Preheat oven to 325°F.
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Remove lid and bake 15–25 min until hot.
Mama's Couto Beef Shepherd's Pie
Fresh
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Remove plastic lid and cover it with foil
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Preheat oven to 350°F.
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Bake covered for 30–40 min.
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Uncover and bake an additional 10–15 min
FROZEN
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Remove plastic lid and cover it with foil
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Bake covered for 45–55 min.
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Uncover and bake an additional 10–15 min.
Fresh Large
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Preheat oven to 350°F.
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Bake covered for 50–60 min, then uncover and bake an additional 10–15 min.
Frozen Large:
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Thaw completely.
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Bake at 325°F for 1hr 10 min– 1hr 20 min covered, then uncover and bake for 15–20 min.
Baked Beef Rigatoni
Fresh
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Remove plastic lid and cover it with foil
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Preheat oven to 325°F.
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Bake covered for 25–30 min.
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Uncover and bake an additional 10–15 min.
FROZEN
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Remove plastic lid and cover it with foil
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Bake covered for 40–45 min.
Uncover and bake an additional 10–15 min. Fresh Large:
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Preheat oven to 325°F.
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Bake covered for 35–40 min, then uncover and bake an additional 10–15 min.
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Let rest 25–30 min before serving.
Frozen Large:
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Thaw completely.
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Bake at 325°F for 40–45 min covered, then uncover and bake for 10–15 min.
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If baking from frozen, add 15–20 min. Rest 25–30 min.
BBQ Pork Ribs
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Frozen
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Thaw Ribs In Fridge overnight.
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Place Ribs In Oven safe container, Add 1/4 cup water and wrap with foil.
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preheat oven to 350 and bake for 35-45 mins
Buffalo Chicken Dip
Fresh
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Remove plastic lid and cover it with foil
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Preheat oven to 325°F.
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Bake covered for 25–35 min.
FROZEN
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Remove plastic lid and cover it with foil
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Preheat oven to 325°F.
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Bake covered for 45–50 min.
Vegetable spring roll.
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Fresh
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Best to cook it frozen
FROZEN
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Remove plastic lid and cover it with foil
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Preheat oven to 325°F.
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Bake covered for 45–50 min.
Because calories don’t count when it’s made
the couto way
Breads & Pizza
Pizza Dough
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Thaw 1 day in fridge.
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Rest 1–2 h at room temperature.
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Roll, top, and bake at 400°F for 15–25 min.
Frozen Pizza
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Place the pizza to the oven safe baking tray
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pre heat 425°F
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bake For 12 mins
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Rest for 2 mins
Garlic Bread
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Thaw 1 day in fridge.
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bake at 400°F for 7-8 min.
Potato Gratin Dauphinois
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Preheat oven to 180°C / 350°F.
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Place tray in the middle rack of the oven.
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Bake for 35–45 minutes or until golden and bubbling.
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Let rest 5 minutes before serving.
