Children's Ziti With 2 Meatballs Recipe
Ziti served with two meatballs.
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Ingredients
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Pasta
Meatballs
Sauce
Method
Preparation
- 1
Cook the Pasta
In a large pot, bring salted water to a boil. Add the ziti pasta and cook according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- 2
Make the Meatballs
In a mixing bowl, combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, egg, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper. Mix until well combined. Form the mixture into 2-inch meatballs.
- 3
Cook the Meatballs
In a skillet over medium heat, cook the meatballs until browned on all sides, about 8-10 minutes. Make sure they are cooked through.
- 4
Add Sauce
Pour the marinara sauce over the meatballs in the skillet and let simmer for an additional 5 minutes.
Assembly
- 5
Combine and Serve
In a large serving bowl, combine the cooked ziti and marinara sauce with meatballs. Toss gently to coat and serve immediately.