Meatball Pasta Bake

Ingredients

• 1 package ziti pasta , 16 ounce
• 1.5 pounds frozen cooked meatballs , thawed
• 2 jars prepared marinara sauce , 28 ounce
• 1 cup ricotta cheese
• 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 3 cups shredded mozzarella cheese , divided
• 0.67 cups grated Parmesan cheese , divided

Instructions

1. 1

   Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add ziti and cook, stirring occasionally, about 3 minutes less than the package instructions, about 8 minutes. Drain pasta.

2. 2

   Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease a 13x9 inch baking dish.

3. 3

   Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat and cook meatballs until browned on all sides, about 5 minutes. Add marinara sauce and ricotta cheese; mix to combine. Add cooked pasta and mix to combine. Season with Italian seasoning and garlic powder.

4. 4

   Cover the bottom of the prepared baking dish with a layer of sauce without meatballs. Sprinkle 1 cup mozzarella cheese on top. Add another layer of sauce with meatballs on top and sprinkle with 1/3 cup Parmesan cheese. Add another layer of 1 cup mozzarella cheese. Add the rest of the sauce and meatball mixture on top, followed by remaining 1 cup mozzarella cheese and 1/3 cup Parmesan cheese. Cover baking dish with aluminum foil.

5. 5

   Bake in the preheated oven until cheese is melted, 20 to 30 minutes.

6. 6

   Remove foil and bake until cheese starts to turn golden brown, 10 to 20 minutes. Enjoy!