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.

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.

nutrition information

Per Serving: 

cal. (kcal) 611,

 Fat, total (g) 28, 

chol. (mg) 86, 

sat. fat (g) 14, 

carb. (g) 57, 

fiber (g) 7, 

pro. (g) 33, 

sodium (mg) 1441, 

Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
 

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