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Savory baked ziti with meatballs, melted cheese, and fresh herbs in a white casserole dish.

Baked Ziti with Meatballs

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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 8
Calories 563 kcal

Ingredients
  

The Meatballs:

  • 1 small red onion finely diced
  • 2 cloves garlic crushed
  • 1 lb. sausage meat
  • 1 egg
  • ½ cup bread crumbs
  • 2 tsp fresh thyme leaves
  • 2 tsp fresh oregano leaves
  • 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
  • ¼ cup Parmesan
  • salt and pepper
  • 1 tbsp olive oil

The Assembly:

  • 1 lb. cooked ziti drained
  • 4 cups marinara sauce
  • ¼ cup basil chopped
  • 2 cups mozzarella
  • 12 - 16 meatballs cooked
  • ¼ cup Parmesan

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 375°F. Boil the ziti al dente, according to the package instructions.
  • Mix the onions, garlic, sausage meat, egg, breadcrumbs, thyme, oregano, Worcestershire sauce, Parmesan, salt, and pepper well together.
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  • Break off about 2 tablespoons of meat. Pack it together and roll into a ball. Repeat until you've finished all the meat.
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  • Heat olive oil in a nonstick skillet on MED-HIGH. Fry the meatballs for about 2 minutes on all sides.
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  • Grease a 9" x 13" casserole dish. In a large bowl mix the cooked ziti, 12 meatballs, marinara sauce, and chopped basil until well coated.
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  • Pour the mix into the casserole dish and top with the mozzarella and Parmesan.
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  • Bake in the oven for 25–30 minutes or until the cheese topping is golden brown and bubbling.

Nutrition

Calories: 563kcalCarbohydrates: 61gProtein: 35gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 7gSodium: 1357mgFiber: 7g
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