Baked Ziti And Meatball Casserole Recipe

Name: Baked Ziti And Meatball Casserole
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 (16 ounce) package ziti pasta, substitute penne pasta; 4 cups tomato sauce; 1 large egg; 1 (15 ounce) container part-skim ricotta cheese; 2 tablespoons parmesan cheese, grated; 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon . fresh coarse ground black pepper; 12 lean meatballs, thawed and sliced; 1 cup part-skim mozzarella cheese, shredded

Servings: persons

1 (16 ounce) package ziti pasta, substitute penne pasta
4 cups tomato sauce
1 large egg
1 (15 ounce) container part-skim ricotta cheese
2 tablespoons parmesan cheese, grated
1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon . fresh coarse ground black pepper
12 lean meatballs, thawed and sliced
1 cup part-skim mozzarella cheese, shredded

1
In saucepot, prepare pasta as label directs in boiling salted water, drain. Return pasta to saucepot.
2
Meanwhile, in 3-quart saucepan, heat tomato sauce, covered, until hot over medium-low heat. (If tomato sauce is frozen, add 2 tablespoons water to saucepan to prevent sorching). Add 3 cups sauce to pasta in saucepot, toss well. Reserve remaining 1 cup sauce.
3
In medium bowl, stir together egg, ricotta cheese, Parmesan cheese, parsley, salt, and pepper.
4
Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Into 3 1/2- to 4-quart shallow casserole or 13-inch by 9-inch glass baking dish, spoon half the pasta mixture, top with all the sliced meatballs. Drop ricotta-cheese mixture by spoonfuls evenly over meatball layer. Spoon remaining pasta mixture over ricotta-cheese layer, then spoon remaining 1 cup sauce over pasta. Sprinkle with shredded mozzarella cheese.
5
Bake, uncovered, 60 minutes or until very hot and cheese browns slightly.

328

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 (16 ounce) package ziti pasta, substitute penne pasta, 4 cups tomato sauce, 1 large egg, 1 (15 ounce) container part-skim ricotta cheese, and more.

Yes, Baked Ziti And Meatball Casserole falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Baked Ziti And Meatball Casserole

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