Michael Angelo's Ziti, Baked

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Italian Tip #42:The secret to our baked ziti with meatballs is the Italian-style meatballs.Mamma Mia! There are amazing meatballs. lovingly made with whole eggs. Italian seasoned breadcrumbs with a dash of garlic and a hint of Romano. Then, they're oven baked mixed with our famous vine-ripened tomato sauce. semolina ziti pasta, and mozzarella cheese, Mangia— let's eat!

The Aroma of freshly chopped garlic. The sound of sauce bubbling. The buzz of the kitchen. The joy of the meal. Warm hearts. Raised voices. Hands flying.That's what's inside this, and every Michael Angelo's Recipe. Wholesome, Simple ingredients— Hand-picked, diced, stirred, and simmered with passion to bring out the very best flavor— our family recipes passed down through the generations. For over 100 years we've only made Italian because that's what we know best. Nonna just wouldn't have it any other way.

Ingredients

TOMATOES (TOMATOES, TOMATO PUREE), WATER, PASTA (DURUM SEMOLINA), MEATBALL (BEEF AND PORK, BREADCRUMBS [WHEAT FLOUR, WHOLE WHEAT FLOUR, WHEY, SUGAR, SALT, ROMANO CHEESE {PART SKIM COW'S MILK, CHEESE CULTURE, SALT, ENZYMES}, SOYBEAN OIL, YEAST, SPICE, GARLIC POWDER, ONION POWDER, PARSLEY, PAPRIKA], WHOLE EGGS, WATER, PECORINO ROMANO CHEESE [PASTEURIZED SHEEP'S MILK, CHEESE CULTURES, SALT, ENZYMES], SALT, GRANULATED GARLIC, BLACK PEPPER, OREGANO, PARSLEY), MOZZARELLA CHEESE (PASTEURIZED MILK, CHEESE CULTURE, SALT, ENZYMES), ONION, SOYBEAN OIL, SALT, SPICES, OLIVE OIL, GRANULATED GARLIC, GARLIC

Directions

Oven: Yes. Ovens take longer. But it tastes (and smells) better that way.1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Remove entree from carton. Leave film on tray. Do not vent. 2. Place tray on baking sheet on center rack of oven. Cook for 40 minutes. 3. Carefully remove baking sheet from oven. Tray will be hot. Remove film and let stand for 5 minutes. Caution: Product will be hot. Ovens Vary: Cooking time may need to be adjusted. Film may release during cooking. Do not use in convection oven. Microwave: Microwaves work. Too. But would Nonna approve? 1. Remove entree from carton. Place tray on a microwave safe plate. Leave film on tray. Do not vent. 2. Cook on 100% power for 4 minutes. Lift film, stir, and replace film. Cook again on 50% power for an additional 3 minutes. 3. Carefully remove from microwave. Tray will be hot. Remove film and let stand for 1 minute before serving. Caution: Product will be hot. Directions developed using an 1100 watt microwave oven: Cooking time may need to be adjusted. Film may release during cooking. Do not use in toaster oven. Cooking Instructions: Do not thaw. Keep frozen until ready to use. For safety, must be cooked to an internal temperature of 160 degrees F as measured by use of a food thermometer.

Keep frozen & cook thoroughly.