Meatball Casserole
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Prep Time
40 mins
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Cook Time
40 mins
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Total Time
1 hr
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Servings
6 servings
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Calories
579 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Meatball Casserole
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Meatball casserole bake is an easy, versatile, and healthy recipe made with Italian turkey sausage, red sauce, pasta, and mozzarella cheese.
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Ingredients
- 6 ounces whole wheat pasta any shape you love
- 2-3 slices whole wheat bread for making 1 cup fresh breadcrumbs
- 1 pound extra lean ground turkey
- 8 ounces spicy italian turkey sausage casings removed
- 1 large egg lightly beaten
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- ¼ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- ¼ cup chopped fresh parsley
- 4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil divided, plus additional for tossing the pasta
- 1 small yellow onion
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- 32 ounces prepared red pasta sauce about 3 1/2 cups
- 10 ounces frozen chopped spinach squeezed dry
- 8 ounces fresh mozzarella half shredded or torn, half cut into thin slices (part skim is OK but do not use fat free), about 2 cups total
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Instructions
- Place a rack in the center of your oven and preheat to 400 degrees F.
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook pasta until barely al dente according to package instructions. You want it to still be firmer than you would ordinarily eat it, as it will cook further in the oven. Drain, toss with a bit of olive oil to prevent sticking, then set aside.
- Pulse the bread slices in a food processor until coarse crumbs form. Measure 3/4 cup crumbs into a large mixing bowl. Add the ground turkey, turkey sausage, egg, salt, Parmesan, and parsley. With your fingers or two forks, mix lightly until the ingredients are combined, being careful not to compact the meat.
- Form the mixture into 2-inch balls. You should have about 28 or so balls total.
- Heat 1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil in a large, deep, oven-proof skillet over medium-high. Add the meatballs, then cook, turning a few times, until all sides are browned, about 10 minutes. With a slotted spoon, transfer the meatballs to a plate.
- To the skillet, add the remaining 1/2 tablespoon olive oil. Add the onion and cook until beginning to brown and soften, about 4 minutes, then add the garlic, oregano, and red pepper flakes. Cook just until fragrant, about 30 seconds, then add the jarred pasta sauce and spinach. Return the meatballs to the pan and let simmer in the sauce until they are cooked through, about 20 minutes.
- Once the meatballs are cooked, add the drained pasta and the 4 ounces shredded mozzarella to the skillet with the meatballs and sauce, then gently stir to combine. Top with the remaining 4 ounces sliced mozzarella cheese, then transfer the skillet to your oven.
- Bake until the cheese is melted and lightly crisp on top and the edges are bubbling, 15-20 minutes. Let rest for 5 minutes, then enjoy!
Notes
- TO STORE: Leftover meatball casserole can be refrigerated for up to 5 days.
- TO FREEZE: Freeze meatball casserole in an airtight, freezer-safe storage container for up to 3 months. Thaw overnight in the refrigerator before reheating.
- TO REHEAT: Warm gently in the microwave, with extra tomato sauce to prevent the casserole from drying out.
Nutrition Information
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Serving
1(of 6)
Calories
579kcal
(29%)
Carbohydrates
37g
(12%)
Protein
40g
(80%)
Fat
31g
(48%)
Saturated Fat
10g
(50%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
4g
Monounsaturated Fat
13g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
137mg
(46%)
Potassium
1017mg
(29%)
Fiber
8g
(32%)
Sugar
11g
(22%)
Vitamin A
6878IU
(138%)
Vitamin C
30mg
(33%)
Calcium
371mg
(37%)
Iron
8mg
(44%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 579 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1(of 6) | |
| Calories | 579kcal | 29% |
| Carbohydrates | 37g | 12% |
| Protein | 40g | 80% |
| Fat | 31g | 48% |
| Saturated Fat | 10g | 50% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4g | 24% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 13g | 65% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 137mg | 46% |
| Potassium | 1017mg | 22% |
| Fiber | 8g | 32% |
| Sugar | 11g | 22% |
| Vitamin A | 6878IU | 138% |
| Vitamin C | 30mg | 33% |
| Calcium | 371mg | 37% |
| Iron | 8mg | 44% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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