Name: mini meatball "lizagna"
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 50 min
Ingredients: Creamy tomato sauce; Ricotta cheese filling; Mini meatballs; Caramelized grape tomatoes; Fresh mozzarella; Fresh mint and basil

Ingredients

Creamy tomato sauce
Ricotta cheese filling
Mini meatballs
Caramelized grape tomatoes
Fresh mozzarella
Fresh mint and basil

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Instructions

Start with a foundational smear of sauce and then noodle base.
Add just one layer of the thick ricotta filling and a sprinkling of grated mozzarella.
On top of that are rows of meatballs, mini fresh mozzarella balls, caramelized grape tomatoes and a sprinkling of fresh basil and mint.
Finally, they are tucked in by a noodle blanket and sauce with some extra cheese on top.

Notes

I always like to garnish with a sneak preview of what’s inside, so I put a mini meatball and/or a fresh mozzarella ball and caramelized tomato on top before baking and once out of the oven, garnish with a fresh mint sprig.

Author: Lynn Weisz (Inspired by Liz Murray)
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes