A pasta dinner to feed a crowd.
Prepare the pasta according to package instructions, then add everything together in the baking dish.
Sugar is often added to tomato sauce to help balance acidity.
Credit:ANTONIS ACHILLEOS; PROP STYLING: CHRISTINE KEELY; FOOD STYLING: EMILY NABORS HALL
This recipe uses fresh orange juice instead for sweet citrus notes that boost the flavor of the marinara.
Add a loaf ofwarm homemade breadand serve this meatball dish to your discerning Grandma.
We bet she will love it.
Recipe Update
This recipe was updated in November 2023 to increase cooking times.
Ingredients
1(16-oz.)
ziti, cooked according to pkg.
directions for al dente
2(24-oz.)
jars marinara sauce
2(14-oz.)
frozen home-style beef meatballs, thawed
1(8-oz.)
Coat a 13- x 9-inch baking dish with cooking spray.
Line a large rimmed baking sheet with aluminum foil, and place baking dish on prepared baking sheet.
Bake in preheated oven 25 minutes, covered with aluminum foil.
