Baked Eyeballs Casserole
The "eyeballs" that top our spooky casserole are made from mozzarella cheese and sliced olives. But the cheesy, baked pasta that lies below is a real treat that everyone will enjoy.
serves
8
people
Ingredients
cost per recipe: $9.10
The price is determined by the national average.
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1
jar (24 ounces) Prego® Italian Sausage & Garlic Italian Sauce
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1
container (15 ounces) reduced fat (part skim) ricotta cheese
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3/4
cup Parmesan cheese
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16
ounces (1 package) farfalle (bow tie) pasta, cooked and drained
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1
container (8 ounces) small fresh part skim mozzarella cheeseballs (about 1-inch)
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2
tablespoons sliced black olives
How to Make It
Step 1
Spray a 13 x 9 x 2-inch shallow baking dish with vegetable cooking spray.
Step 2
Mix 1 1/2 cups of the sauce, ricotta cheese, 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese and pasta in the prepared dish. Spread the remaining sauce over the pasta mixture. Sprinkle with the remaining Parmesan cheese and cover the dish with foil.
Step 3
Bake at 400°F. for 25 minutes or until hot and bubbling. Arrange the cheese balls randomly over the pasta mixture. Place a sliced olive on each cheese ball. Let stand for 10 minutes before serving.
Recipe Tips
- Tip: Easy Substitution Tip: If fresh mozzarella cheese balls are not available, substitute 1 package (8 ounces) fresh mozzarella cheese. Cut crosswise into thirds. Cut each third in 6 wedges, for triangle-shaped eyes.
