Kim
04-07-2009, 12:17 PM
Makes: 8 to 10 servings
Prep: 30 minutes
Bake: 45 minutes
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Cheesy Italian Meatball Casserole
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 Facts
* Servings Per Recipe 8 to 10 servings
* Calories 611,
* Total Fat (g) 28,
* Saturated Fat (g) 14,
* Cholesterol (mg) 86,
* Sodium (mg) 1441,
* Carbohydrate (g) 57,
* Fiber (g) 7,
* Protein (g) 33,
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
Prep: 30 minutes
Bake: 45 minutes
http://images.meredith.com/bhg/images/recipe/l_R131649.jpg
Cheesy Italian Meatball Casserole
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 Facts
* Servings Per Recipe 8 to 10 servings
* Calories 611,
* Total Fat (g) 28,
* Saturated Fat (g) 14,
* Cholesterol (mg) 86,
* Sodium (mg) 1441,
* Carbohydrate (g) 57,
* Fiber (g) 7,
* Protein (g) 33,
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet