Ingredients for Baked Ziti And Meatball Casserole
- 1 lb ziti pasta
- 1 (24 ounce) jar tomato sauce
- 1 egg
- 1 (15 ounce) container part-skim ricotta cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1 lb cooked meatballs, sliced
- 2 cups shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
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How to Make Baked Ziti And Meatball Casserole
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Cook ziti pasta according to package directions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- While the pasta cooks, gently heat the tomato sauce in a saucepan over medium-low heat until warmed through.
- In a large bowl, combine the cooked ziti and 3 cups of the warmed tomato sauce. Toss to coat evenly.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the egg, ricotta cheese, Parmesan cheese, parsley, salt, and pepper until well combined.
- In a 3 1/2- to 4-quart shallow casserole dish or a 13x9 inch baking dish, layer half of the pasta mixture.
- Top the pasta layer with the sliced meatballs.
- Evenly spoon the ricotta cheese mixture over the meatballs.
- Layer the remaining pasta mixture on top of the ricotta cheese.
- Pour the remaining 1/2 cup of tomato sauce over the top.
- Sprinkle generously with shredded mozzarella cheese.
- Bake uncovered for 60 minutes, or until the casserole is bubbly, heated through, and the cheese is golden brown and slightly crispy.
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
44 g
Sugar
27g
Fat
31g
Carbs
18g
