Meatball And Ziti Bake Recipe

Name: Meatball And Ziti Bake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 6 ounces uncooked whole-wheat ziti; 1/3 cup panko (Japanese breadcrumbs); 2 tablespoons minced garlic, divided; 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, divided; 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; 12 ounces 90% lean ground sirloin; 1 large egg; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil, divided; 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper; 1 (28-ounce) can unsalted crushed tomatoes; 2 ounces part-skim mozzarella cheese, shredded (about 1/2 cup)

Servings: persons

6 ounces uncooked whole-wheat ziti
1/3 cup panko (Japanese breadcrumbs)
2 tablespoons minced garlic, divided
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, divided
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
12 ounces 90% lean ground sirloin
1 large egg
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/4 cup chopped fresh basil, divided
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper
1 (28-ounce) can unsalted crushed tomatoes
2 ounces part-skim mozzarella cheese, shredded (about 1/2 cup)

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Preheat broiler to high.
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Cook pasta according to package directions, omitting salt and fat. Drain in a colander over a bowl; reserve 1/2 cup cooking liquid.
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Place panko, 1 tablespoon garlic, 1/4 teaspoon salt, black pepper, beef, and egg in a bowl, stirring just until combined. Shape beef mixture into 12 (1-inch) meatballs. Heat a large ovenproof skillet over medium-high heat. Add oil; swirl to coat. Add meatballs to pan; cook 5 minutes, turning to brown on all sides. Add remaining 1 tablespoon garlic; cook 30 seconds. Add reserved 1/2 cup cooking liquid, remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt, 3 tablespoons basil, crushed red pepper, and tomatoes to pan. Reduce heat to medium; cover and simmer 15 minutes.
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Stir pasta into tomato mixture; spread evenly in skillet. Sprinkle cheese over top; broil 1 minute or until cheese melts. Sprinkle with remaining 1 tablespoon basil.
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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 6 ounces uncooked whole-wheat ziti, 1/3 cup panko (Japanese breadcrumbs), 2 tablespoons minced garlic, divided, 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, divided, and more.

Yes, Meatball And Ziti Bake 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.

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Meatball And Ziti Bake

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