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Easy Italian-Style Meatball Recipe

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Ingredients

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12 large meatballs (italian sausage or ground beef, can use more to suit family needs and size of meatballs)
16 ounces tomato sauce
16 ounces crushed tomatoes (or use fresh cut up)
1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
1 medium chopped onion
1 jalapeno pepper (optional)
1/4 cup water
boiling water
1 tablespoon basil
1 tablespoon oregano
1 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon garlic powder (use more- we love garlic, fresh garlic can be substituted)
8 ounces shredded mozzarella cheese
4 ounces shredded mozzarella cheese
16 ounces ziti pasta (any pasta with a grab- ridges to hold sauce)

Nutritional information

398.6
Calories
96 g
Calories From Fat
10.8 g
Total Fat
5.8 g
Saturated Fat
33.6 mg
Cholesterol
1106.3 mg
Sodium
57 g
Carbs
5 g
Dietary Fiber
7.6 g
Sugars
19.9 g
Protein
260g
Serving Size

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Easy Italian-Style Meatball Recipe

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    I felt like carbs for dinner but also wanted something more than just plain spaghetti. I also needed something quick to put out for dinner as dinner was in an hour. Working parents all know this feeling.

    • 60 min
    • Serves 8
    • Easy

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    Super Simple Eye talian Meatball Casserole, I felt like carbs for dinner but also wanted something more than just plain spaghetti I also needed something quick to put out for dinner as dinner was in an hour Working parents all know this feeling , I made this tonight and it was okay The raw onion was a caution because my SO doesn’t like raw onion, but he never mentioned it used Vidalia so I’m sure he really didn’t know To get it to bubble, I cooked it for 45 mins @ 350, then kicked it up to 400 for another 15 minutes It was okay as I mentioned before, but not sensational I might make it again, I don’t know yet


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    Steps

    1
    Done

    If Meatballs Are Frozen, Thaw in Microwave to Just Warmed.

    2
    Done

    Put Tomato Sauce, Crushed Tomatoes Tomato Paste, Chopped Onion, Jalapeno Pepper, 1/4 Cup Water, 8 Oz of Cheese, and Seasonings in a 9 X 13 Casserole Dish and Blend Together.

    3
    Done

    in the Meantime, Boil Water and Make Noodles to Al Dente.

    4
    Done

    Drain Noodles, Add to Casserole Dish and Blend in, Making Sure Sauce Covers All the Noodles.

    5
    Done

    Add Meatballs and Gently Blend in Cheese.

    6
    Done

    Sprinkle 4 Oz of Cheese on Top, Covering Casserole Dish.

    7
    Done

    Put in Oven at 350f For 30 Minutes.

    8
    Done

    Check For Burning of Cheese (may Cover With Aluminum Foil Gently to Prevent Some Burning or Browning of Cheese).

    9
    Done

    Cooking Is to Warm Through and Through and to Melt Cheese. If Your Oven Cooks Hot or Altitude Is High, Adjust Time in Oven.

    10
    Done

    Options:

    11
    Done

    I Have Also Made This in a Smaller Casserole Dish and Microwaved For a Faster Dinner in Less Than 20 Minutes.

    12
    Done

    May Substitute Cheese Flavors Such as Fiesta Blend, Taco Blend to Give Another Flavor.

    13
    Done

    Measurements Are not Exact on Spices as I Eyeball Them, Cheese Is a Few Handfuls in the Dish and 1 Handful on Top.

    14
    Done

    My Meatballs Are Italian Sausage Meatballs but Can Be Turkey, Ground Beef or a Mixture of Any Kind.

    15
    Done

    Note: Prep Does not Include Boiling Water.

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