Ingredients

16oz.dried zitiorpenne pasta

1(26-oz.

)jartomato pasta sauce

1(16-oz.

)pkg.Italian-style frozen cooked meatballs(32), thawed

1(15-oz.

Cheesy Italian Meatball Casserole

Credit: Jason Donnelly

)canItalian-style tomato sauce

1(15-oz.

)containerricotta cheese

12cupgrated Parmesan cheese

2cupshredded mozzarella cheese(8oz.)

Directions

Cook pasta according to package directions; drain.

Stir in pasta sauce, meatballs, and tomato sauce.

Transfer to an ungreased 13x9x2-inch glass baking dish or 3-quart rectangular casserole.

Bake, covered, in a 350 degrees F oven for 30 minutes.

Meanwhile, in a small bowl combine ricotta cheese and Parmesan cheese.

Uncover pasta mixture and spoon ricotta mixture in mounds over pasta mixture.

Cover loosely; bake about 10 minutes more or until heated through.

Top with mozzarella cheese and bake, uncovered, for 5 minutes more.

Makes 8 to 10 servings.

2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.