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Marinara and Meatball Bake
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Ingredients:
  • 1 lb Fiorfiore Fusilli Pasta
  • 1 jar Fiorfiore Marinara Pasta Sauce
  • 2 cups Mozzarella cheese, shredded
  • 12-16 Meatballs (store-bought or homemade)
Instructions:
  1. Preheat the oven to 375°F and lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
  2. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the Fiorfiore Fusilli until al dente (about 10–12 minutes). Drain, toss with a drizzle of olive oil, and set aside.
  3. If using store-bought meatballs, heat them according to package instructions. For homemade meatballs, mix ground meat, breadcrumbs, egg, and seasoning, roll into small balls, and bake at 400°F for 15–20 minutes or pan-fry until fully cooked.
  4. Spread half of the cooked fusilli in an even layer in the prepared baking dish. Pour half of the Fiorfiore Marinara Sauce over the pasta and mix gently to coat.
  5. Add half of the meatballs on top of the pasta and sprinkle with 1 cup of shredded mozzarella cheese.
  6. Repeat the layers with the remaining fusilli, marinara sauce, meatballs, and mozzarella cheese.
  7. Cover the dish with foil and bake for 20 minutes. Remove the foil and bake uncovered for an additional 10–15 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
  8. Let the bake cool for 5 minutes before serving. Garnish with fresh parsley or basil for a pop of color.
  9. This rich and flavorful bake is perfect for sharing, making it an ideal choice for any occasion!
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Preparation Time: 40 minutes (plus 20–25 minutes bake time)
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Marinara and Meatball Bake

Ingredients:
  • 1 lb Fiorfiore Fusilli Pasta
  • 1 jar Fiorfiore Marinara Pasta Sauce
  • 2 cups Mozzarella cheese, shredded
  • 12-16 Meatballs (store-bought or homemade)
Instructions:
  1. Preheat the oven to 375°F and lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
  2. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the Fiorfiore Fusilli until al dente (about 10–12 minutes). Drain, toss with a drizzle of olive oil, and set aside.
  3. If using store-bought meatballs, heat them according to package instructions. For homemade meatballs, mix ground meat, breadcrumbs, egg, and seasoning, roll into small balls, and bake at 400°F for 15–20 minutes or pan-fry until fully cooked.
  4. Spread half of the cooked fusilli in an even layer in the prepared baking dish. Pour half of the Fiorfiore Marinara Sauce over the pasta and mix gently to coat.
  5. Add half of the meatballs on top of the pasta and sprinkle with 1 cup of shredded mozzarella cheese.
  6. Repeat the layers with the remaining fusilli, marinara sauce, meatballs, and mozzarella cheese.
  7. Cover the dish with foil and bake for 20 minutes. Remove the foil and bake uncovered for an additional 10–15 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
  8. Let the bake cool for 5 minutes before serving. Garnish with fresh parsley or basil for a pop of color.
  9. This rich and flavorful bake is perfect for sharing, making it an ideal choice for any occasion!