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Meatball Casserole Recipe
Cheesy Meatball Casserole comes together w/ frozen meatballs, marinara sauce, and pasta. Minimal prep makes it the perfect weeknight dinner!
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
55 mins
Servings: 6
Calories: 595 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 14-32 ounces bag of frozen meatballs
- 1 pound box of penne pasta (16 ounces)
- 24 ounces jar of marinara sauce
- 3 cups water
- 8 ounces mozzarella cheese , shredded
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425°F. Lightly spray a casserole dish or 9 x 13” pan with non-stick cooking spray.
- In a large microwave safe bowl, add the 14-32 ounces bag of frozen meatballs. Using the defrost setting, defrost the meatballs for 5-7 minutes or until completely thawed.
- To the prepared baking dish or pan, add the 1 pound box of penne pasta, 24 ounces jar of marinara sauce and 3 cups water. Using a rubber scraper, stir to combine. Add in the thawed meatballs.
- Cover the baking dish with foil and bake for 35 minutes, stirring the casserole halfway through baking.
- Remove from oven and top the casserole with 8 ounces mozzarella cheese (shredded). Bake for another 5-10 minutes or until the cheese is completely melted and light golden brown.
- Let the casserole cool for 5-10 minutes before serving.
- If you've tried this recipe, come back and let us know how it was in the comments or star ratings.
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Notes
- It is important to cover the baking dish with foil when baking. This will keep the steam in the baking dish and allow the pasta to cook evenly and become tender. If baked uncovered, the pasta will become dry, tough, and only partially cooked.
Nutrition Information
Calories
595kcal
(30%)
Carbohydrates
63g
(21%)
Protein
31g
(62%)
Fat
24g
(37%)
Saturated Fat
10g
(50%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
Monounsaturated Fat
9g
Cholesterol
77mg
(26%)
Sodium
822mg
(34%)
Potassium
724mg
(21%)
Fiber
4g
(16%)
Sugar
6g
(12%)
Vitamin A
751IU
(15%)
Vitamin C
8mg
(9%)
Calcium
235mg
(24%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 595
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 595kcal | 30% |
| Carbohydrates | 63g | 21% |
| Protein | 31g | 62% |
| Fat | 24g | 37% |
| Saturated Fat | 10g | 50% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 9g | 45% |
| Cholesterol | 77mg | 26% |
| Sodium | 822mg | 34% |
| Potassium | 724mg | 15% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 6g | 12% |
| Vitamin A | 751IU | 15% |
| Vitamin C | 8mg | 9% |
| Calcium | 235mg | 24% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.