Meatball Pasta Bake

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1

   {'id': 'step_0', 'step': 1, 'text': '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.'}

2. 2

   {'id': 'step_1', 'step': 2, 'text': 'Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease a 13x9 inch baking dish.'}

3. 3

   {'id': 'step_2', 'step': 3, 'text': '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.'}

4. 4

   {'id': 'step_3', 'step': 4, 'text': '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.'}

5. 5

   {'id': 'step_4', 'step': 5, 'text': 'Bake in the preheated oven until cheese is melted, 20 to 30 minutes.'}

6. 6

   {'id': 'step_5', 'step': 6, 'text': 'Remove foil and bake until cheese starts to turn golden brown, 10 to 20 minutes. Enjoy!'}

📊 Nutrition Facts

Per serving (8 servings total)