Ingredients
– 16 oz uncooked ziti pasta or penne noodles
– 24 ounces marinara sauce
– 1 cup milk (or substitute with additional water or broth)
– 2 cups water
– 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
– 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
– 1 teaspoon oregano
– 1 teaspoon salt
– Fully cooked and thawed meatballs (quantity as desired)
– 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese or Italian blend
– Parmesan cheese
– fresh chopped herbs such as basil, oregano, and parsley
Instructions
1- Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C).
2- In a 9×13 inch baking dish, combine uncooked pasta, marinara sauce, water, milk, garlic powder, onion powder, oregano, salt, and the meatballs.
3- Cover tightly with aluminum foil and bake for 40 minutes.
4- Remove foil, stir the mixture, and check the pasta for doneness; it should be al dente. If it is still too firm, cover and bake a few more minutes.
5- Sprinkle shredded mozzarella cheese evenly over the top and bake uncovered for an additional 5-10 minutes until the cheese melts and becomes bubbly.
6- Allow the casserole to cool for at least 15 minutes before serving to let the sauce thicken.
Last Step:
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🍽️ Halve the recipe and use an 8-inch baking dish for smaller portions.
🔥 Ensure meatballs are thawed before baking for even cooking.
❄️ For freezing, prepare up to the baking step, cover tightly with double foil, freeze up to 3 months, and thaw before baking.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian-American
- Diet: Contains dairy and gluten
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 335
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 932mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 49g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 16g
- Cholesterol: 25mg