Recipe: My Cheesy Italian Meatball Casserole
Looking for a delicious, well-balanced Sunday family dinner? Try this cheesy Italian meatball casserole with savory ingredients that will have your kids saying “More please!”
Ingredients Needed:
- 16 ounces dried ziti or penne pasta
- 1 container of MamaMancini’s Slow Cooked Italian Sauce
- 4 24-ounce packages of MamaMancini’s meatballs (24), 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)
Steps:
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.
3. Enjoy!
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