CHEESY ITALIAN MEATBALL CASSEROLE

Cheesy Italian Meatball Casserole image

Provided by Lorraine of AZ

Categories Penne

Time 1h10m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 (16 ounce) package dried ziti pasta or 1 (16 ounce) package penne
1 (26 ounce) jar pasta sauce
1 (16 ounce) package frozen precooked italian meatballs, thawed (32 balls, cut in half)
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 oz.)

Steps:

Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain and return to pan.
Stir in the pasta sauce, meatballs, and tomato sauce. Transfer to a 9"x13" baking dish.
Bake, covered, in a 350 degree oven for 30 minutes.
Meanwhile in a bowl, combine the ricotta and Parmesan cheeses.
Uncover pasta, mix, and spoon cheese mixture in mounds over pasta. Cover loosely and bake about 10 minutes more or until heated through.
Top with mozarrella cheese and bake uncovered 5 minutes longer.