Ingredients
- 12 ounces ziti pasta or penne pasta
- 1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
- 1 (14.5 ounce) can petite diced tomatoes, drained
- 4 tablespoons Mama Mia™ Marinara Sauce Mix
- 1 pound frozen bite-size (½ ounce) Italian meatballs, thawed
- 1 (8 ounce) package fresh ciliegine "cherry-sized" mozzarella balls
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
Directions
- Preheat oven to 375°F. Prepare pasta according to package directions to al dente. Drain. Transfer to a greased 13x9-inch baking pan.
- Stir in tomatoes and Mama Mia Marinara Sauce Mix. Stir in thawed meatballs and mozzarella balls. Sprinkle shredded mozzarella over the top.
- Cover and bake 30 minutes; remove cover and continue baking 15 minutes or until internal temperature of meatballs reaches 165°F on an instant-read food thermometer. Let stand 10 minutes before serving.
- Makes 6 servings.
- Serve with a green salad and garlic toast.
- Wine Pairing: Cabernet Sauvignon
- Make Ahead & Freeze: Prepare through step 2 in a disposable aluminum 13x9-inch pan. Cover with plastic wrap and then aluminum foil. Label and freeze. Thaw completely. Preheat oven to 375°F. Remove plastic wrap and recover with foil. Continue with step 3.
Nutrition
Per serving: Calories: 602, Total Fat: 25.5g, Sat. Fat: 7g, Cholest: 79mg, Sodium: 1,258mg, Carbs: 63g, Fiber: 8g, Sugar: 10g, Protein: 34g.