BAKED ZITI WITH MINI MEATBALLS
This is another baked ziti recipe. If available, use authentic Italian brands of sauce and crushed tomatoes. The italian brands of canned tomatoes are all 28 oz--just use a bit less. When forming the meatballs, test for consistency: the meatball should hold together well. If too soft then add some bread crumbs. If too stiff then add a bit of water. I use a lasagna pan for this ( spray with non-stick spray for easiest cleanup)
Provided by petlover
Categories Penne
Time 1h30m
Yield 1 ziti, 8-10 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- .1. Cook ziti until al dente and then rinse to cool and set aside.
- 2. Mix ground meat, onion, bread crumbs, 1 tsp garlic salt, 1/4 tsp pepper, 1 egg and 1/2 tsp basil. Form into small meatballs ( a little less than a walnut). Then cook the meatballs in the olive oil until the meatballs are browned and cooked through. Drain off the fat then set aside.
- 3. Mix the ricotta, 1 tsp garlic salt, 1/2 tsp basil, 1/2 tsp parsley, 1/4 tsp pepper, 1/2 of mozzarella and 1 egg together. Set aside. Then mix the ricotta mixture with the ziti and set aside again.
- 4. Mix the jar of pasta sauce and the basil crushed tomatoes together then set aside.
- 5. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
- 6. Assemble: 1/3 of the sauce- followed by 1/2 of the ziti/ricotta/mozzarella-followed by the meatballs- then -- 1/3 sauce - followed by the rest of the ziti/ricotta/mozzarella mix- followed by the last 1/3 of the sauce followed by the rest of the mozzarella and sprinkled with the parmesan cheese.
- 7. Bake, loosely covered with foil for 30 minutes. Remove foil and bake for another 20-30 minutes. Let sit at least 10 minutes before serving.
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Asheme Johnson
[email protected]I'm a huge fan of Italian food and this recipe did not disappoint! The meatballs were so flavorful and the ziti was cooked perfectly. The sauce was also amazing!
Manuel munoz
[email protected]This recipe is a great way to use up leftover spaghetti sauce. The meatballs are also very flavorful. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone who loves Italian food.
Shohail Arafat
[email protected]I made this recipe for a potluck and it was a huge success! Everyone loved the meatballs and the ziti. The sauce was also very flavorful.
MD RASEI
[email protected]This recipe was delicious! The meatballs were so moist and flavorful, and the ziti was cooked perfectly. The sauce was also very flavorful and cheesy.
onyenemesabastine Chizaram
[email protected]I've made this recipe several times now and it's always a hit. The meatballs are so flavorful and juicy, and the ziti is cooked perfectly. The sauce is also very flavorful and cheesy. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone who loves Itali
Elegbede taiwo
[email protected]This recipe is a keeper! The meatballs were so moist and flavorful, and the ziti was cooked perfectly. The sauce was also very flavorful and cheesy. I will definitely be making this recipe again for my family and friends.
honey bee vlog
[email protected]I made this recipe for my family last night and it was a hit! Everyone loved the meatballs and the ziti. The sauce was also very flavorful. I will definitely be making this recipe again.
Abid Abid
[email protected]This recipe was easy to follow and the results were delicious! The meatballs were so tender and juicy, and the ziti was cooked perfectly. The sauce was also very flavorful. I will definitely be making this recipe again.
Shakib Mahmud
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of Italian food, but I really enjoyed this recipe. The meatballs were very flavorful and the ziti was cooked perfectly. The sauce was also very good. I would definitely make this recipe again.
Chris Jimmmy
[email protected]This recipe is a great way to use up leftover spaghetti sauce. The meatballs are also very flavorful. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone who loves Italian food.
kabo mac donald
[email protected]I made this recipe for a potluck and it was a huge success! Everyone loved the meatballs and the ziti. The sauce was also very flavorful. I will definitely be making this recipe again.
Army X bts love
[email protected]This recipe was delicious! The meatballs were so moist and flavorful, and the ziti was cooked perfectly. The sauce was also very flavorful and cheesy. I will definitely be making this recipe again.
Rebecca Nkhoma
[email protected]I've made this recipe several times now and it's always a hit. The meatballs are so flavorful and juicy, and the ziti is cooked perfectly. The sauce is also very flavorful and cheesy. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone who loves Itali
Jezley Ramos
[email protected]This recipe is a keeper! The meatballs were so moist and flavorful, and the ziti was cooked perfectly. The sauce was also very flavorful and cheesy. I will definitely be making this recipe again for my family and friends.
Awami Awami
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of meatballs, but I really enjoyed this recipe. The meatballs were very flavorful and the ziti was cooked perfectly. The sauce was also very good. I would definitely make this recipe again.
Fazul Muhammad
[email protected]This recipe was easy to follow and the results were amazing! The meatballs were so tender and juicy, and the ziti was cooked perfectly. The sauce was also very flavorful. I will definitely be making this recipe again and again.
Bishal Bhatta
[email protected]I made this recipe for my family last night and it was a hit! Everyone loved the meatballs and the ziti was cooked perfectly. The sauce was also very flavorful. I will definitely be making this recipe again.
Thabani Phumlani
[email protected]Baked ziti with mini meatballs is a hearty and delicious meal that is perfect for a family dinner. The meatballs are flavorful and juicy, and the ziti is cooked to perfection. The sauce is cheesy and flavorful, and the whole dish is topped with a cri