Baked Ziti and Meatballs

 

Ingredients

· 1 (16-oz.) pkg. ziti, cooked according to pkg. directions for al dente

· 2 (24-oz.) jars marinara sauce

· 2 (14-oz.) pkg. frozen home-style beef meatballs, thawed

· 1 98-oz.) pkg. cremini mushrooms, sliced (about 4 cups)

· 2 cups baby spinach

· 1 cup chopped pepperoni

· 1/2 cup fresh orange juice (about 1 large orange)

· 4 oz. mozzarella cheese, shredded (about 1 cup)

· Fresh basil leaves, for garnish

 

Steps

1) Preheat oven to 350°F. 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. Stir together pasta, marinara sauce, meatballs, mushrooms, spinach, peperoni, and orange juice in baking dish.

2) Bake in preheated oven 10 minutes. Sprinkle with cheese and continue baking until cheese is melted and pasta is thoroughly heated, about 10 minutes. Garnish with basil.

 

 

Serves: 8

 

From: Southern Living 2020 Annual Recipes An Entire Year of Recipes