baked ziti with meatballs
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My middle son loves all thing pasta - this is for him!
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prep time
15 Min
cook time
1 Hr 30 Min
method
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yield
6 serving(s)
Ingredients
- MEATBALLS
- 1 ounce butter
- 1/4 - onion, chopped
- 1/2 teaspoon minced garlic
- 6 - mushroom caps, diced
- 1/2 teaspoon basil, dried
- 1/2 teaspoon parsley flakes
- 1/2 teaspoon thyme, leaves
- 1 - egg, beaten
- 1 1/2 pounds ground beef
- SAUCE
- 1 - egg, beaten
- 2 ounces cream cheese
- 14 1/2 ounces diced tomatoes
- 1/2 teaspoon truffle infused salt
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- 1 ounce butter
- OTHER
- 1 pound dry ziti
- 2 cups mozzarela cheese, shredded
- 1/4 cup parmesan cheese
How To Make baked ziti with meatballs
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Step 1Chop onion and mushrooms; Melt butter in a saute pan, add garlic and onions; saute until golden and add mushrooms and herbs; saute for another minute.
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Step 2in a large bowl, add meat, egg, and onion mixture. Mix well and form onto small balls. Cook meatballs while ziti is boiling.
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Step 3Sauce: Beat egg and set aside. Add the un-drained tomatoes to a warm pan and smooth in cream cheese add salt and pepper. Remove from heat and whisk in egg. Sauce will be runny
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Step 4Drain Ziti well; shred mozzarella cheese. in a 9x14 baking dish, layer ziti, meatballs, sauce and cheese. Top with another layer of mozzarella cheese. Bake at 350 of 30 minutes the sprinkle with parmesean cheese and toss under broiler until golden - Parmesean cheese burns fast, watch carefully. Let sit 10 minutes before cuttin
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Step 5Serve with a green salad and garlic bread
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