Bake Meatball Pasta Dish (Print Version)

# Ingredients:

01 - A pound of uncooked rotini pasta.
02 - One jar (about 24-25 oz) of marinara sauce.
03 - Three cups of water to cook with.
04 - 14 oz bag of fully cooked mini meatballs.
05 - 2 cups of shredded mozzarella cheese.
06 - Parmesan for sprinkling.
07 - Chopped fresh herbs as a topping.

# Instructions:

01 - Crank up the oven to 425°F to get it hot.
02 - Throw the pasta, marinara, water, and meatballs into a 9x13 pan. Sprinkle on some salt.
03 - Cover tightly with foil and pop it in the oven for about 35 minutes.
04 - Give it a stir and see if it's cooked enough. Let it bake more if it needs extra time.
05 - Spread the mozzarella all over the top.
06 - Bake uncovered for another 5-10 minutes until the cheese gets all gooey and melted.

# Notes:

01 - You don’t need to cook the pasta first.
02 - Try tossing in some Italian herbs for a flavor boost.
03 - Switch out water for broth or wine if you’d like.

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