Ingredients
8 servings
- •1 (16 ounce) package ziti pasta
- •1.5 pounds frozen cooked meatballs, thawed
- •2 (28 ounce) jars prepared marinara sauce
- •1 cup ricotta cheese
- •1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- •1 teaspoon garlic powder
- •3 cups shredded mozzarella cheese, divided
- •0.67 cup grated Parmesan cheese, divided
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add ziti and cook, stirring occasionally, about 3 minutes less than the package instructions, about 8 minutes. Drain pasta.
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease a 13x9 inch baking dish.
- Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat and cook meatballs until browned on all sides, about 5 minutes. Add marinara sauce and ricotta cheese; mix to combine. Add cooked pasta and mix to combine. Season with Italian seasoning and garlic powder.
- Cover the bottom of the prepared baking dish with a layer of sauce without meatballs. Sprinkle 1 cup mozzarella cheese on top. Add another layer of sauce with meatballs on top and sprinkle with 1/3 cup Parmesan cheese. Add another layer of 1 cup mozzarella cheese. Add the rest of the sauce and meatball mixture on top, followed by remaining 1 cup mozzarella cheese and 1/3 cup Parmesan cheese. Cover baking dish with aluminum foil.
- Bake in the preheated oven until cheese is melted, 20 to 30 minutes.
- Remove foil and bake until cheese starts to turn golden brown, 10 to 20 minutes. Enjoy!
Nutritional Facts
Per 8 servings
- Calories: 701
- Carbohydrate: 77g
- Fat: 26g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 38g