Get ready because this is SO easy and equally delicious.
Perfect for a quick, hearty lunch or dinner or a big game party!
Mama Mancini's Recipes
Meatball Baked Ziti
Ingredients
- 1-1lb package of ziti
- 1-1lb pack of Mama Mancini’s Meatballs in Sauce
- 1-lb shredded mozzarella
- 1/2-cup Romano cheese
- 2-28 oz cans whole Italian plum tomatoes you crush by hand
- 16-ounce ricotta cheese best to drain the liquid
- 1/2-cup chopped onion
- 2-garlic cloves sliced
- 2-tbs olive oil
- 2-tbs butter
- 1-pint ripe cherry tomatoes (optional)
Directions
1
Add the meatballs in sauce to a bowl and crush them with a fork.
2
In a large pot add the olive oil, garlic, onion and put the heat on medium.
3
Once the onion is translucent add the crushed meatballs, crushed tomatoes, butter bring this to come to a boil then lower the heat cook for 15 minutes, uncovered.
4
Remove from the heat let cool.
5
Reserve 1/2 cup mozzarella, 1/2 cup of ricotta
6
In a large bowl add the balance of the ricotta cheese, mozzarella and all the Romano with the meatball sauce mix, fold this all together.
7
Cook your ziti for half of the recommended time.
8
Strain and add the ziti to the bowl with the meatball sauce, fold it all together.
9
Spoon into a 9x13 baking dish and top with remaining mozzarella, ricotta and the cherry tomatoes (if using).
10
Cover loosely with aluminum foil and bake in a pre-heated 350-degree oven for 45 minutes.
11
Remove the foil and bake an additional 15 minutes, or until the corners are bubbling.
12
Let rest for about 5 minutes before serving. Serve with a drizzle of extra-virgin olive oil and a little more grated cheese on top.
Notes
❤️Daniel Mancini
