Cheesy Layered Meatballs And Ziti
(from abehn’s recipe box)
Source: www.grubbygormet. com
Cook time: 45 minutesCategories: dinner
Ingredients
- 30 Italian Style Meatballs
- 6 cups cooked ziti (about 8oz dry)
- 2 cups prepared marinara sauce
- 1 1/2 cups shredded Monterey Jack or mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup cottage cheese or ricotta cheese
- 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
Directions
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Thaw meatballs until slightly soft.
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Combine meatballs, pasta and marinara sauce.
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Spread half the meatballs and pasta mixture in a 2 to 3-quart baking
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dish or pan.
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Layer 1 cup of the shredded cheese and all the cottage or ricotta
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cheese over meatballs and pasta.
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Top with remaining meatballs and pasta.
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Sprinkle with remaining 1/2 cup shredded cheese and the Parmesan cheese.
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Cover pan tightly with foil.
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Bake at 375 F for 45 minutes. Uncover and continue baking 15-20
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minutes until heated through