Ingredients:

1 (10 ounce) box ziti shells
1 (15 ounce) container organic low fat ricotta cheese
1 C low fat organic mozzarella cheese, shredded
2 tablespoons organic Parmesan cheese
1 (28 oz) can organic tomato sauce with basil
1/4 teaspoon organic garlic powder, divided
1 lb. organic ground round or chuck
1/4 teaspoon minced organic onion
1/4 cup organic quick cooking oats
2 ounces organic eggs
1 tablespoon pure water
1/8 teaspoon organic pepper

Instructions:

Cook the ziti according to package directions. Rinse with cool water and drain well. Place organic meat in a large mixing bowl. Sprinkle in 1/8 teaspoon of organic garlic powder, organic onion powder and organic pepper. Add organic oats. Place organic eggs into the mixture followed by the water. Mix thoroughly with your hands. Form meatballs by rolling small amounts in your hand to form a 2 inch ball. Spray a large skillet with a organic non stick cooking spray. Place meatballs in the skillet. Brown until cooked completely through. Drain on paper towel. Set oven temperature to 375 degrees. Place organic ricotta cheese, organic mozzarella cheese and organic Parmesan cheese in a mixing bowl. Mix together until completely combined. Place organic tomato sauce in a bowl and sprinkle in 1/8 teaspoon of organic garlic powder. Stir well. Spread 1/4 of the tomato sauce in the bottom of a large baking dish. Place half the ziti into the baking dish. Place half of the meatballs on top of the ziti.

Cover the top of the meatballs with dollops of the cheese mixture. Spread more tomato sauce and continue to layer like before. Be sure to use the last 1/4 of the tomato sauce on the top and leave enough of the cheese mixture to place a few dollops on the very top. Bake 50 minutes or until the cheese has browned slightly and the casserole is bubbly.

A great hearty meal to warm the cockles of your heart.

Filed under: Food, Main Dish, Organic, Recipes by Healthman
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