Baked Ziti with Meatballs

1. 1

   Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add ziti and cook, stirring occasionally, for about 3 minutes less than the package directions, about 8 minutes. Drain the pasta.

2. 2

   Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease a 13x9-inch baking dish.

3. 3

   Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat and cook the meatballs until browned on all sides, about 5 minutes. Add marinara sauce and ricotta cheese; stir to combine. Add the cooked pasta and stir to combine. Season with Italian seasoning and garlic powder.

4. 4

   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 and sprinkle with 1/3 cup Parmesan cheese. Add another layer of 1 cup mozzarella cheese. Add the remaining sauce and meatball mixture on top, then the remaining 1 cup mozzarella cheese and 1/3 cup Parmesan cheese. Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil.

5. 5

   Bake in the preheated oven until the cheese is melted, 20 to 30 minutes.

6. 6

   Remove the foil and bake until the cheese begins to turn golden brown, 10 to 20 minutes. Enjoy!

• Calories 720.99 kcal High
• Protein 42.32 g Good Source
• Carbs 66.78 g Moderate
• Total Fat 34.79 g High
• Saturated Fat 16.15 g High
• Trans Fat 0.05 g High
• Cholesterol 102.42 mg High
• Sodium 1663.97 mg High
• Fiber 5.6 g Good Source
• Sugar 12.95 g High
• Added Sugar 0.0 g Low Source
• Calcium 809.43 mg Good Source
• Iron 4.38 mg Good Source
• Potassium 1004.26 mg Good Source
• Vitamin A 205.39 mcg_rae Good Source
• Vitamin C 0.0 mg Low Source
• Vitamin D 0.05 mcg Low Source

Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.

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