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Preheat the Arena:
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Start off by firing up your oven to 425°F.
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Mix it Up:
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Grab a 9 x 13-inch baking dish. Toss in the rotini pasta, marinara sauce, water, and those adorable little meatballs. Want a little extra flavor? A pinch of salt won’t hurt. Give it all a good stir.
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Bake Time:
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Cover the dish snugly with aluminum foil. Slide it into the oven and forget about it for 35 minutes. Well, don’t completely forget—set a timer!
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Peek and Stir:
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After the timer goes off, uncover the dish. Stir things around and take a moment to taste the pasta. Not quite al dente? Cover it back up and let it cook a bit more.
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The Cheesy Finale:
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Once the pasta has achieved its ideal texture, blanket the casserole with shredded mozzarella. Pop it back into the oven, this time uncovered, for an extra 5-10 minutes, until the cheese is gloriously melted.
