Cheesy Ziti and Meatballs
Who wouldn’t love this recipe for a classic Italian-American favorite? A complete meal all in one dish – just cook, bake and eat.
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups uncooked ziti pasta
- 1/2 lb lean ground beef
- 1/4 cup seasoned breadcrumbs
- 2 tbsps finely chopped onion
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1 tbsp vegetable oil
- 1 jar (14 oz) spaghetti sauce
- 1 cup Crystal Farms Shredded Cheddar Cheese
- 1 tbsp Crystal Farms® Butter or margarine; melted
Instructions
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Heat oven to 375° F. Cook pasta according to package directions; drain.
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Combine ground beef, 2 tablespoons breadcrumbs, onion and salt in medium bowl. Form into 8 (1 ½-inch) meatballs.
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Heat oil in 10-inch nonstick skillet. Brown meatballs on all sides; drain grease. Reduce heat to low. Add spaghetti sauce. Cover; cook 12-14 minutes or until meatballs are cooked through. Stir in cooked pasta.
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Spray 1 ½-quart casserole with nonstick cooking spray. Spoon ½ of meatball mixture into casserole. Top with ½ cup shredded Cheddar cheese. Top with remaining meatball mixture and remaining cheese.
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Stir together remaining 2 tablespoons breadcrumbs and melted butter. Sprinkle over casserole.
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Bake 15-20 minutes or until casserole is heated through.
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