Description
Meatball Casserole is a deliciously comforting dish featuring juicy meatballs, savory marinara, and gooey cheese. Perfect for family dinners, this easy recipe guarantees smiles around the table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb frozen meatballs
- 2 cups marinara sauce
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 2 cups cooked pasta (penne or shells)
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Cook pasta until al dente; drain and toss with olive oil.
- In a large bowl, mix cooked pasta, frozen meatballs, marinara sauce, and Italian seasoning.
- Transfer mixture to a greased baking dish and top with shredded mozzarella cheese.
- Bake uncovered for 30 minutes until the cheese is bubbly and golden brown.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
Keywords: Brown the meatballs in a pan before layering for extra flavor. Substitute ground beef with turkey or add vegetables like bell peppers or mushrooms for variation.