Meatball And Ziti Bake

• 6 ounces whole wheat ziti uncooked
• 1/3 cup panko Japanese breadcrumbs
• 2 tablespoons minced garlic divided
• 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt divided
• 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper freshly
• 12 ounces ground sirloin 90% lean
• 1 large egg
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1/4 cup fresh basil chopped, divided
• 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper
• 28 ounces crushed tomatoes unsalted
• 2 ounces part skim mozzarella cheese shredded, about 1/2 cup

1. Preheat broiler to high.
2. Cook pasta according to package directions, omitting salt and fat. Drain in a colander over a bowl; reserve 1/2 cup cooking liquid.
3. Place panko, 1 tablespoon garlic, 1/4 teaspoon salt, black pepper, beef, and egg in a bowl, stirring just until combined. Shape beef mixture into 12 (1-inch) meatballs. Heat a large ovenproof skillet over medium-high heat. Add oil; swirl to coat. Add meatballs to pan; cook 5 minutes, turning to brown on all sides. Add remaining 1 tablespoon garlic; cook 30 seconds. Add reserved 1/2 cup cooking liquid, remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt, 3 tablespoons basil, crushed red pepper, and tomatoes to pan. Reduce heat to medium; cover and simmer 15 minutes.
4. Stir pasta into tomato mixture; spread evenly in skillet. Sprinkle cheese over top; broil 1 minute or until cheese melts. Sprinkle with remaining 1 tablespoon basil.

whole wheat, panko japanese breadcrumbs, garlic, kosher salt, ground black pepper, ground sirloin, egg, olive oil, fresh basil, red pepper, tomatoes, mozzarella cheese

Taken from www.yummly.com/recipe/Meatball-and-Ziti-Bake-1176108 (may not work)