Meatball Baked ZitiMeatball Baked Ziti

Meatball Baked Ziti

Hearty meatball baked ziti with tender pasta, rich marinara, and melty cheese—an easy, comforting crowd‑pleaser for weeknights or family dinners.
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Recipe - Dearborn Market
meatball ziti
Meatball Baked Ziti
Prep Time10 Minutes
Servings6
Cook Time40 Minutes
Ingredients
1lb box Barilla rigatoni or ziti pasta
8 oz Belgioso mozzarella, sliced
½ cup Bowl & Basket Shredded mozzarella
½ cup Bowl & Basket Parmesan cheese
1 - 24 oz jar Carbone Marinara pasta sauce
1 bag Bowl & Basket frozen Italian style meatballs
½ cup Bowl and Basket ricotta
Fresh basil, for serving (optional)
Directions
  1. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees. Cook pasta to al dente (2 minutes prior to fully cooked) in a large pot of salted water. Drain.
  2. While pasta is cooking, heat meatballs according to package directions. After draining pasta, toss with marinara sauce and meatballs until well coated.
  3. Pour half of the pasta into a greased 9x13 casserole dish. Dollop tablespoons of ricotta cheese across the top of the pasta and sprinkle with ½ cup shredded mozzarella. Top with the rest of the pasta, then top with 6-7 slices of mozzarella and shredded parmesan cheese.
  4. Cover the casserole dish with foil and bake at 375 for 20 minutes, then remove the foil and broil for 5 minutes or until mozzarella is golden brown and bubbly.
10 minutes
Prep Time
40 minutes
Cook Time
6
Servings

Directions

  1. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees. Cook pasta to al dente (2 minutes prior to fully cooked) in a large pot of salted water. Drain.
  2. While pasta is cooking, heat meatballs according to package directions. After draining pasta, toss with marinara sauce and meatballs until well coated.
  3. Pour half of the pasta into a greased 9x13 casserole dish. Dollop tablespoons of ricotta cheese across the top of the pasta and sprinkle with ½ cup shredded mozzarella. Top with the rest of the pasta, then top with 6-7 slices of mozzarella and shredded parmesan cheese.
  4. Cover the casserole dish with foil and bake at 375 for 20 minutes, then remove the foil and broil for 5 minutes or until mozzarella is golden brown and bubbly.