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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Murthy Ayinala
[email protected]This was my first time making baked ziti and it was a success! The recipe was easy to follow and the dish was delicious.
AChi Beltus
[email protected]I've made this dish several times and it always turns out great. It's a favorite in our household!
Konsole
[email protected]This dish was easy to make and very affordable. It's a great option for a family meal.
Jawad Ajk
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of ziti, but I really enjoyed this recipe. The mini meatballs were especially tasty.
Sukhdeep Singh
[email protected]This dish was a bit time-consuming to make, but it was worth it. The flavors were amazing!
Michael Russell
[email protected]I would not recommend this recipe. The meatballs were tough and the sauce was bland.
saqlainmehmood kani
[email protected]The meatballs were a bit dry, but the ziti and sauce were very good.
Chad Moni
[email protected]This was a delicious and easy weeknight meal. My family loved it!
Raymond Bright
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and the dish turned out great. The only thing I would change next time is to add a bit more salt to the meatballs.
Kevin Song
[email protected]This baked ziti with mini meatballs was a hit at our dinner party! The meatballs were moist and flavorful, and the ziti was cooked perfectly al dente. The sauce was rich and cheesy, with a hint of spice. Everyone went back for seconds (and thirds)!