Meatball Pasta Bake

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350˚F.

Step 2

Cook pasta per package direction to al dente.

Step 3

Combine the ricotta cheese and Italian seasoning.

Step 4

Spread about 1 cup of the sauce in the bottom of a large casserole dish. Dollop half of the ricotta on the bottom of the dish, lay half the meatballs, and sprinkle half of the parmesan cheese.

Step 5

Mix the pasta with two cups of sauce. Pour the pasta mixture into the casserole dish. Top with the remaining ricotta cheese, meatballs, parmesan cheese, and mozzarella cheese.

Step 6

Bake covered for 45-55 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and the casserole is heated throughout.Optional- Remove the cover for the last 10 minutes to let the cheese brown around the edges.