Mini Meatball Pasta Bake

• 3/4 pounds Italian Sausage
• 3/4 pounds Ground Beef
• 1/2 cups Regular Oats
• 1 cup Grated Parmesan
• 1 whole Egg, Beaten
• 1/4 cups Minced Fresh Parsley
• Salt And Pepper, to taste
• 1 whole Medium Onion, Diced
• 3 cloves Garlic, Minced
• 1 can (28 Ounce) Diced Tomatoes
• 1 can (8 Ounces) Tomato Paste
• 1 Tablespoon Sugar
• 2 cups Hot Water
• 12 leaves Basil
• 12 ounces, weight Ziti Pasta, Cooked To Al Dente
• 16 ounces, weight Fresh Mozzarella, Cut Into Large Cubes

1. In a bowl, mix together the sausage, beef, oats, 1/2 of the Parmesan, egg, half the parsley, and salt and pepper until well combined.
2. Form into small meatballs (about 1/2 inch) and brown in batches in a skillet over medium heat.
3. Remove the meatballs from the pan and drain.
4. Add the onions and garlic to the skillet and cook for 3 to 4 minutes, stirring occasionally.
5. Add the tomatoes with juice, tomato paste, salt and pepper, sugar, and water.
6. Stir and bring to a simmer, then add in the meatballs and continue simmering for 20 minutes.
7. Remove the skillet from the heat and allow it to cool.
8. Stir in the basil once cool.
9. In a casserole dish, add half the pasta, half the mozzarella cubes, 1/4 cup Parmesan, and half the meatball sauce.
10. Repeat with another layer, ending with the meatball sauce.
11. Cover with foil and either refrigerate for up to 2 days, or bake in a 350 degree oven for 20-25 minutes.
12. Serve piping hot!

italian sausage, ground beef, regular oats, parmesan, egg, fresh parsley, salt, onion, garlic, tomatoes, tomato paste, sugar, water, basil, pasta, mozzarella

Taken from tastykitchen.com/recipes/main-courses/mini-meatball-pasta-bake/ (may not work)