Description
Meatball casserole is a hearty, cheesy delight that combines savory meatballs, rich marinara sauce, and gooey mozzarella for a comforting family meal.
Ingredients
- Frozen meatballs
- Marinara sauce
- Mozzarella cheese
- Italian seasoning
- Cooked pasta
- Parmesan cheese
- Fresh basil (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a large bowl, mix cooked pasta, marinara sauce, and frozen meatballs until well coated.
- Grease a baking dish and layer half of the pasta mixture on the bottom.
- Sprinkle with half the mozzarella cheese, then add the remaining pasta mixture.
- Top with a generous layer of mozzarella and sprinkle with parmesan.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until bubbly and golden brown.
- Garnish with fresh basil before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 950mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: For extra flavor, brown meatballs in a skillet before layering them in the casserole. Add vegetables like spinach or bell peppers for added nutrition. Substitute mozzarella with provolone for a different twist.