quick easy & meatball pasta bake

Name: Quick Easy & Meatball Pasta Bake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 40 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 2 cup(s) penne, cooked - 1 cup pasta water reserved; 2 teaspoon(s) olive oil; 1 medium onion, diced; 4 cup(s) lightly packed baby greens of you choice; 1 cup(s) tomato sauce; 1/2 cup(s) light ricotta cheese; 16 - italian meatballs (just use italian seasoning to taste when making the balls); 1/2 cup(s) shredded mozzarella cheese; 2 tablespoon(s) fresh basil (optional)

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Annacia *

@Annacia

Moose Jaw, SK

I made this with my own cooked and frozen meatballs. You can buy frozen meatballs or make them fresh as you prefer.

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yield 4 serving(s)

prep time 15 Min

cook time 40 Min

method Bake

Ingredients For quick easy & meatball pasta bake

2 c

penne, cooked - 1 cup pasta water reserved
2 tsp

olive oil
1 md

onion, diced
4 c

lightly packed baby greens of you choice
1 c

tomato sauce
1/2 c

light ricotta cheese
16

italian meatballs (just use italian seasoning to taste when making the balls)
1/2 c

shredded mozzarella cheese
2 Tbsp

fresh basil (optional)

How To Make quick easy & meatball pasta bake

1
Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). In a large non-stick skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat and cook onion until tender, about 5 min. Stir in the greens, remove from heat and keep covered until they are wilted, about 2 min.

2
Uncover and let cool completely. Stir in cooked pasta, reserved pasta water, tomato sauce, and ricotta. Transfer to an 8 x 8-in baking dish. Place meatballs evenly in the pasta mixture. Top with mozzarella.
3
Bake covered with foil 20 min. Uncover and bake for an additional 10 min., or until cheese is melted and bubbling. To serve, garnish with fresh basil (if using).
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