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Meatball Pasta Bake

Cost $15, save $10

Source: Recommended by CookGo

  • 45 Min
  • 8 Servings
  • $15

INGREDIENTS

  • Pasta

    • 1 (16 ounce) package ziti pasta

  • Meat

    • 1 ½ pounds frozen cooked meatballs, thawed

  • Sauce

    • 2 (28 ounce) jars prepared marinara sauce

  • Cheese

    • 1 cup ricotta cheese
    • 3 cups shredded mozzarella cheese, divided
    • â…” cup grated Parmesan cheese, divided

  • Spices

    • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
    • 1 teaspoon garlic powder

STEPS

1

Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add ziti and cook, stirring occasionally, about 3 minutes less than the package instructions, about 8 minutes. Drain pasta.

2

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease a 13x9 inch baking dish.

3

Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat and cook meatballs until browned on all sides, about 5 minutes. Add marinara sauce and ricotta cheese; mix to combine. Add cooked pasta and mix to combine. Season with Italian seasoning and garlic powder.

4

Cover the bottom of the prepared baking dish with a layer of sauce without meatballs. Sprinkle 1 cup mozzarella cheese on top. Add another layer of sauce with meatballs on top and sprinkle with 1/3 cup Parmesan cheese. Add another layer of 1 cup mozzarella cheese. Add the rest of the sauce and meatball mixture on top, followed by remaining 1 cup mozzarella cheese and 1/3 cup Parmesan cheese. Cover baking dish with aluminum foil.

5

Bake in the preheated oven until cheese is melted, 20 to 30 minutes.

6

Remove foil and bake until cheese starts to turn golden brown, 10 to 20 minutes. Enjoy!

NUTRIENTS

Per 1 serving

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701

Calories

  • 38g
    Protein
  • 77g
    Carbs
  • 26g
    Fats

đź’ˇ Tips

You can substitute ziti pasta with penne or rigatoni for a different texture.For a vegetarian option, replace meatballs with cooked vegetables like mushrooms or zucchini.Use freshly grated Parmesan for optimal flavor.Allow the dish to rest for 5-10 minutes after baking to make servings easier.

⚠️ Precautions

This recipe is for inspiration only. The specific use needs to beadjusted according to individual differences.