"When my husband travels for work, I make a special dinner for my kids to keep their minds off missing Daddy. This tasty mostaccioli is meatball magic. —Jennifer Gilbert, Brighton, Michigan..."
INGREDIENTS
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1 package (16 ounces) mostaccioli
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2 large eggs, lightly beaten
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1 carton (15 ounces) part-skim ricotta cheese
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1 pound ground beef
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1 medium onion, chopped
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1 tablespoon brown sugar
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1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
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1 teaspoon garlic powder
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1/4 teaspoon pepper
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2 jars (24 ounces each) pasta sauce with meat
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1/2 cup grated Romano cheese
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1 package (12 ounces) frozen fully cooked Italian meatballs, thawed
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3/4 cup shaved Parmesan cheese
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Minced fresh parsley or fresh baby arugula, optional