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Cheesy Italian Meatball Casserole

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"A baked pasta recipe is a surefire crowd pleaser, especially when it's full of Italian meatballs, Classico® Four Cheese pasta sauce, and luscious cheeses." — Classico

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Original recipe makes 8 servings Change Servings

16 ounces dried ziti or penne pasta
1 (24 ounce) jar Classico® Four Cheese pasta sauce
1 (16 ounce) package Italian-style frozen cooked meatballs, thawed
1 (15 ounce) can Italian-style tomato sauce

1 (15 ounce) carton ricotta cheese
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese

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Directions

Cook pasta according to package directions; drain. Return to pan. Stir in Classico® Four Cheese 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.

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PREP 30 mins
READY IN 1 hr 15 mins

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Jan 03, 2013

a bit too cheesy for us - next time I will cut ricotta in 1/2

—CI can cook

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Apr 18, 2013

Simply Wonderful! You need to try it!!!

—Alexisarizona

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Nutrition

Calories
563 kcal
28%

Carbohydrates
60.1 g
19%

Cholesterol
90 mg
30%

Fat
20.4 g
31%

Fiber
4.8 g
19%

Protein
33.7 g
67%

Sodium
979 mg
39%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Nutritional Information

Cheesy Italian Meatball Casserole

Serving Size: 1/8 of a recipe
Servings Per Recipe: 8
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 563
Calories from Fat: 184

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 20.4g 31 %
Saturated Fat 9.8g 49 %
Cholesterol 90mg 30 %
Sodium 979mg 39 %
** Potassium 550mg 15 %
Total Carbohydrates 60.1g 19 %
Dietary Fiber 4.8g 19 %
Protein 33.7g 67 %
** Sugars 7.5g
** Vitamin A 11 %
** Vitamin C 7 %
** Calcium 58 %
** Iron 38 %
** Thiamin 5 %
** Niacin 71 %
** Vitamin B6 15 %
** Magnesium 24 %
** Folate 86 %

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.