Baked Ziti With Meatballs

Active:10 mins Bake:20 mins Total:30 mins Servings:8

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 (8-oz.) pkg. cremini mushrooms, sliced (about 4 cups)
• 2 cups baby spinach 
• 1 cup chopped pepperoni 
• ½ cup fresh orange juice (about 1 large orange)
• 4 ounces mozzarella cheese, shredded (about 1 cup)
• Fresh basil leaves, for garnish

Directions

• Step 1 Preheat oven to 450°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, pepperoni, and orange juice in baking dish.
• Step 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.

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