CHEESY ITALIAN MEATBALL CASSEROLE

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Use any kind of meatball you want - turkey, chicken, beef A new spin of spaghetti and meatballs!

Provided by rachel ross

Categories     Casseroles

Time 1h15m

Number Of Ingredients 7

16 oz dried ziti or penne pasta
1 jar(s) (26 oz) tomato pasta sauce
1 pkg (16 oz) italian-style frozen cooked meatballs, thawed
1 can(s) (15 oz) italian-style tomato sauce
15 oz ricotta cheese
1/2 c grated parmesan cheese
2 c shredded mozzarella cheese

Steps:

  • 1. Cook pasta according to package directions, drain. Return to pan.
  • 2. Stir in pasta sauce, meatballs and tomato sauce. Transfer to an ungreased 13x9x2-inch glass baking dish or 3-quart rectangular casserole.
  • 3. Bake, uncovered, in a 350 degree oven for 30 minutes.
  • 4. Meanwhile in a small bowl, combine ricotta cheese and parmesan cheese. Uncover pasta mixture and spoon ricotta mixture in mounds over pasta.
  • 5. Cover loosely; bake about 10 minutes more or until heated through. Top with mozzarella cheese and bake, uncovered, for 5 minutes more.

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