Ziti With Meatballs Recipe
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Ingredients
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Pasta
Meatballs
Sauce
Topping
Method
Pasta Preparation
- 1
Cook Ziti Pasta
Bring a large pot of salted water (1 tablespoon of salt) to a boil. Add the ziti pasta and cook according to package instructions until al dente. Drain the pasta and set aside.
Meatball Preparation
- 2
Make Meatballs
In a large bowl, combine the ground beef, bread crumbs, Parmesan cheese, egg, garlic powder, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper. Mix until well combined. Form the mixture into 1-inch meatballs.
- 3
Brown Meatballs
In a large skillet over medium heat, heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil. Add the meatballs and cook until browned on all sides, about 6-8 minutes. Remove the meatballs from the skillet and set aside.
Sauce Preparation
- 4
Make the Sauce
In the same skillet, add another tablespoon of olive oil. Add the chopped onion and sauté until translucent, about 3-4 minutes. Add minced garlic and cook for an additional minute until fragrant.
- 5
Combine and Serve
- 6
Combine Ziti and Sauce
In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked ziti pasta with the meatball sauce mixture. Toss well to ensure the pasta is evenly coated.
- 7
Add Cheese and Bake
Transfer the pasta and meatball mixture to a baking dish. Top with shredded mozzarella cheese. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and bake for 20-25 minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- 8
Garnish and Serve
Remove from oven, garnish with fresh basil, and serve hot.
