Recipe Details
Ingredients
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1(16 ounce) packageziti pasta
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1 ½poundsfrozen cooked meatballs, thawed
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2(28 ounce) jarsprepared marinara sauce
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1cupricotta cheese
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1teaspoonItalian seasoning
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1teaspoongarlic powder
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3cupsshredded mozzarella cheese, divided
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⅔cupgrated Parmesan cheese, divided
Cooking Directions
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Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add ziti and cook, stirring occasionally, about 3 minutes less than the package instructions, about 8 minutes. Drain pasta.
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Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease a 13×9 inch baking dish.
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Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat and cook meatballs until browned on all sides, about 5 minutes. Add marinara sauce and ricotta cheese; mix to combine. Add cooked pasta and mix to combine. Season with Italian seasoning and garlic powder.
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Cover the bottom of the prepared baking dish with a layer of sauce without meatballs. Sprinkle 1 cup mozzarella cheese on top. Add another layer of sauce with meatballs on top and sprinkle with 1/3 cup Parmesan cheese. Add another layer of 1 cup mozzarella cheese. Add the rest of the sauce and meatball mixture on top, followed by remaining 1 cup mozzarella cheese and 1/3 cup Parmesan cheese. Cover baking dish with aluminum foil.
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Bake in the preheated oven until cheese is melted, 20 to 30 minutes.
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Remove foil and bake until cheese starts to turn golden brown, 10 to 20 minutes. Enjoy!
Recipe Tips
You can use any short pasta for this recipe (e.g., penne, rigatoni, etc.). If you like, sprinkle extra cheese on top to serve.
Nutrition Facts
Full Nutrition Label | |
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Servings Per Recipe8 | |
Calories701 | |
% Daily Value * | |
Total Fat 26g |
33% |
Saturated Fat 11g |
55% |
Cholesterol 108mg |
36% |
Sodium 1277mg |
56% |
Total Carbohydrate 77g |
28% |
Dietary Fiber 7g |
26% |
Protein 38g |
76% |
Potassium 1029mg |
22% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.
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