Description
A hearty, comforting casserole made with meatballs, marinara, pasta, and cheese, perfect for any weeknight meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb frozen meatballs (beef or chicken)
- 2 cups marinara sauce (homemade or store-bought)
- 2 cups cooked pasta (penne or rotini)
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh basil (for garnish, optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Combine frozen meatballs, marinara sauce, cooked pasta, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, salt, and pepper in a large mixing bowl.
- Transfer the mixture into a greased 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Sprinkle the shredded mozzarella and grated Parmesan cheese over the top.
- Cover the dish with aluminum foil.
- Bake for about 20 minutes, then remove the foil and let it bake for an additional 10 to 15 minutes.
- Cool for about 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
Ensure not to use thawed meatballs to maintain their form. Overcooked pasta can lead to a mushy dish.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 60mg