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I love this recipe, and so simple to make and does not take much time at all. Thank You.
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Cheesy Italian Meatball Casserole

 

A baked pasta recipe is a surefire crowd pleaser, especially when it's full of Italian meatballs, tangy pasta sauce, and luscious cheeses.

 

Servings: 8 to 10 servings

Total: 75 mins

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Ingredients

16 ounces dried ziti or penne pasta

1 26-ounce jar tomato pasta sauce

1 16-ounce package Italian-style frozen cooked meatballs (32), thawed

1 15-ounce can Italian-style tomato sauce

1 15-ounce carton ricotta cheese

1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese

2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese (8 ounces)

 

Directions

1. Cook pasta according to package directions; drain. Return to pan. Stir in pasta sauce, meatballs, and tomato sauce. Transfer to an ungreased 13x9x2-inch glass baking dish or 3-quart rectangular casserole. Bake, covered, in a 350 degrees F oven for 30 minutes.

2. Meanwhile, in a small bowl combine ricotta cheese and Parmesan cheese. Uncover pasta mixture and spoon ricotta mixture in mounds over pasta mixture. Cover loosely; bake about 10 minutes more or until heated through. Top with mozzarella cheese and bake, uncovered, for 5 minutes more. Makes 8 to 10 servings.



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