Cheesy Italian Meatball Casserole |
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Prep Time: 30 Minutes Cook Time: 45 Minutes |
Ready In: 75 Minutes Servings: 10 |
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From BHG-for my kids. Ingredients:
16 ounces ziti pasta or 16 ounces penne pasta |
1 (26 ounce) jar red pasta sauce |
1 (16 ounce) package italian-style frozen cooked meatballs, thawed |
1 (15 ounce) can italian-style tomato sauce |
1 (15 ounce) carton ricotta cheese |
1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese |
2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese |
Directions:
1. Cook pasta by following the package directions; drain, then return to pan.
2. Stir in pasta sauce, meatballs, and tomato sauce.
3. Transfer mixture to an ungreased 3-quart baking dish.
4. Bake, covered, at 350° for 30 minutes.
5. In a mixing bowl, combine ricotta cheese and parmesan cheese.
6. Uncover pasta mixture; spoon ricotta mixture in small mounds over pasta mixture.
7. Cover loosely; bake about 10 minutes more or until heated through.
8. Top with mozzarella cheese and bake, uncovered, 5 more minutes.
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