Meatball Pasta Bake

• Produce

  • 3 tbsp Basil, fresh

• Condiments

  • 1 jar Marinara sauce

• Pasta & Grains

  • 16 oz Ziti/penne/rigatoni pasta

• Dairy

  • 8 oz Mozzarella, fresh

• Frozen

  • 1 lb Italian meatballs/homemade meatballs, frozen pre-cooked

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Description

Ingredients

• 16 oz. ziti/penne/rigatoni pasta
• 1 jar (24 oz.) marinara sauce
• 1 lb. frozen, pre-cooked Italian meatballs/homemade meatballs (see notes)
• 8 oz. mozzarella, fresh/shredded
• 3 tablespoons fresh basil, chopped (optional)

Directions

• Cook the pasta until just before al dente
• Drain and rinse pasta under cold water to stop the cooking process
• Simmer the marinara sauce oven medium heat in the skillet. Add the meatballs to the skillet, coat them fully in the sauce and simmer about 5 minutes
• Combine meatballs and sauce with pasta and mix well
• Transfer to a 9x13 casserole dish and top with mozzarella cheese
• Bake at 350 degrees F for 30 minutes or until cheese has melted and is bubbly
• Dish and serve hot sprinkled with chopped fresh basil