Baked Penne Casserole

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  • Prep Time

    10 mins

  • Cook Time

    10 mins

  • Total Time

    58 mins

  • Servings

    6

  • Calories

    508 kcal

  • Course

    Main Course

  • Cuisine

    Italian

Baked Penne Casserole

Penne pasta and meatballs in a tomato sauce, topped with mozza cheese and baked until bubbly!

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Ingredients

Servings
  • 12 ounces penne cooked al dente
  • 1 pound prepared meatballs or recipe below
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 small onion chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 24 ounces marinara sauce or pasta sauce
  • 14.5 ounces fire-roasted diced tomatoes with juices
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley or 1 teaspoon dried
  • 1 cup shredded Mozzarella cheese
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Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F.
  2. Place meatballs in a 9x13 pan and bake 20 minutes (or according to recipe or package directions).
  3. Meanwhile, heat oil over medium heat. Add onion and garlic and cook 4-5 minutes or until softened.
  4. Remove the meatballs from the oven. Drain fat if there is a lot in the bottom, if there is a little bit you can leave it for flavor.
  5. Add cooked penne, and remaining ingredients to the 9x13 pan with the meatballs. Stir to combine.
  6. Top with cheese and bake an additional 20 minutes or until heated through. Garnish with parsley if desired.

Notes

  • To Make Homemade Meatballs combine the ingredients below. Roll into 24 meatballs and bake at 375°F for 20 to 22 minutes or until cooked through. 
  • 1 lb ground beef1/4 cup Italian breadcrumbs2 tablespoons milk1/2 teaspoon onion powder1/4 teaspoon garlic powder1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning1 egg yolk2 tablespoons parsley

Nutrition Information

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Serving 6g Calories 508 (25%) Carbohydrates 54g (18%) Protein 28g (56%) Fat 19g (29%) Saturated Fat 6g (30%) Cholesterol 58mg (19%) Sodium 883mg (37%) Potassium 765mg (22%) Fiber 5g (20%) Sugar 9g (18%) Vitamin A 902IU (18%) Vitamin C 12mg (13%) Calcium 244mg (24%) Iron 3mg (17%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 508 kcal

% Daily Value*

Serving 6g
Calories 508 25%
Carbohydrates 54g 18%
Protein 28g 56%
Fat 19g 29%
Saturated Fat 6g 30%
Cholesterol 58mg 19%
Sodium 883mg 37%
Potassium 765mg 16%
Fiber 5g 20%
Sugar 9g 18%
Vitamin A 902IU 18%
Vitamin C 12mg 13%
Calcium 244mg 24%
Iron 3mg 17%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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