TURKEY MEATBALLS AND RICOTTA BAKE WITH PENNE
This is like a mini meatball lasagna, I use my recipe#136292 for this but you can use your own favorite tomato sauce, you will need about 7-8 cups of sauce for this recipe but you can use more sauce then stated when layering if desired, this is a great way to use up any leftover sauce that you have --- I have also made this recipe using my recipe#69173 this recipe can be doubled and baked in a larger baking dish to feed a crowd, prep time includes preparing meatballs and cooking the pasta :)
Provided by Kittencalrecipezazz
Categories Penne
Time 1h35m
Yield 6-8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- For the meatballs, mix all meatball ingredients together adding in enough bread crumbs to bind the mixture together.
- Form into about 1-inch size balls.
- In a large skillet heat oil and cook the meatballs, shaking the skillet until browned and cooked through (about 6-7 minutes) transfer the meatballs to paper towels to drain.
- Cook the penne in a large pot of boiling salted water until JUST firm-tender; drain.
- Set oven to 375 degrees.
- Grease a 4-quart baking dish.
- In a small bowl mix together shredded mozzarella and Parmesan cheese.
- Spoon about 1-1/2 cups sauce in the bottom of the baking dish, then spread half of the meatballs on top of sauce.
- Then spoon HALF of the pasta on top.
- Spread HALF of the remaining sauce and HALF of the cheese mixture over pasta.
- Top with remaining meatballs and then drop dollups of ricotta cheese over meatballs.
- Spread remaining pasta over the ricotta.
- Top with remaining sauce, and then sprinkle with remaining mozza/Parmesan mixture.
- Bake for about 35-40 minutes or until golden.
- Let stand for 15 minutes before serving.
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Aashish Rai
[email protected]I'm not sure what went wrong with this dish, but it was a disaster. The meatballs were dry and the ricotta bake was curdled. The penne pasta was undercooked and the whole dish was just a mess. I would not recommend this recipe
Ahmed Rabbi
[email protected]This dish was awful! The meatballs were dry and the ricotta bake was flavorless. The penne pasta was mushy and the whole dish was just a waste of time and money. I would not recommend this recipe to anyone
Khan Bahader
[email protected]I didn't like this dish at all. The meatballs were dry and the ricotta bake was bland. The penne pasta was overcooked and the whole dish was just a mess. I would not recommend this recipe
pabitra ghimire
[email protected]This dish was a bit bland for my taste. The meatballs were dry and the ricotta bake was not very flavorful. The penne pasta was the only part of the dish that I enjoyed. I would not recommend this recipe
Tahara Begum
[email protected]I wasn't sure how this dish would turn out, but I was pleasantly surprised! The meatballs were moist and flavorful, and the ricotta bake was creamy and delicious. The penne pasta was a great addition to the dish, and it all came together perfectly. I
DAVID PEO
[email protected]This dish was easy to make and turned out great! The meatballs were moist and flavorful, and the ricotta bake was creamy and cheesy. The penne pasta was a nice addition to the dish, and it all came together perfectly. I would definitely make this dis
Zaid Arain
[email protected]I've made this dish several times now and it's always a hit! The meatballs are so moist and flavorful, and the ricotta bake is creamy and delicious. The penne pasta is the perfect addition to the dish, and it all comes together perfectly. I would def
Rosa Ruiz
[email protected]This was a great recipe! The meatballs were moist and flavorful, and the ricotta bake was creamy and cheesy. The penne pasta was a great addition to the dish, and it all came together perfectly. I would definitely recommend this recipe
Md Jamshed
[email protected]I made this dish last night and it was a hit! The meatballs were so moist and flavorful, and the ricotta bake was creamy and delicious. The penne pasta was the perfect addition to the dish, and it all came together perfectly. I will definitely be mak
Jerry Penney
[email protected]This dish was absolutely delicious! I made it for my family last night and they loved it. The turkey meatballs were moist and flavorful, and the ricotta bake was creamy and cheesy. The penne pasta was the perfect addition to the dish, and it all came