cheesy italian meatball casserole

Name: Cheesy Italian Meatball Casserole
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 45 min
Yield: 8
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 16 ounce(s) dried ziti or penne pasta; 1 jar(s) (26 oz) tomato pasta sauce; 1 package(s) (16 oz) italian-style frozen cooked meatballs, thawed; 1 can(s) (15 oz) italian-style tomato sauce; 15 ounce(s) ricotta cheese; 1/2 cup(s) grated parmesan cheese; 2 cup(s) shredded mozzarella cheese

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rachel ross

New Bedford, MA

Updated on Apr 26, 2011

Use any kind of meatball you want - turkey, chicken, beef A new spin of spaghetti and meatballs!

Rate

prep time 30 Min

cook time 45 Min

method ---

yield 8-10 serving(s)

Ingredients

16 ounces dried ziti or penne pasta
1 jar (26 oz) tomato pasta sauce
1 package (16 oz) italian-style frozen cooked meatballs, thawed
1 can (15 oz) italian-style tomato sauce
15 ounces ricotta cheese
1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese

How To Make cheesy italian meatball casserole

Step 1

Cook pasta according to package directions, drain. Return to pan.

Step 2

Stir in pasta sauce, meatballs and tomato sauce. Transfer to an ungreased 13x9x2-inch glass baking dish or 3-quart rectangular casserole.
Step 3

Bake, uncovered, in a 350 degree oven for 30 minutes.
Step 4

Meanwhile in a small bowl, combine ricotta cheese and parmesan cheese. Uncover pasta mixture and spoon ricotta mixture in mounds over pasta.
Step 5

Cover loosely; bake about 10 minutes more or until heated through. Top with mozzarella cheese and bake, uncovered, for 5 minutes more.
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