Meatball Casserole without Tomato Sauce
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5
3 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
50 mins
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Total Time
55 mins
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Servings
4
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Calories
749 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
International
Meatball Casserole without Tomato Sauce
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This mushroom spinach meatball casserole is easy to make and full of creamy and delicious flavors.
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Ingredients
- 3 cups egg noodles medium-width, uncooked
- 1 tablespoon olive oil mild
- ¼ cup onion you need about ⅓ of a small onion for that, minced, yellow or white
- 6 ounces cremini mushrooms or white button; stems removed, caps quartered
- 2 garlic cloves, peeled and minced or pressed
- ½ teaspoon thyme dried
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper ground
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 cups spinach leaves
- 16 meatballs fully cooked, frozen, ½ ounce each, homestyle
- 2 cups cheddar cheese grated, sharp, white
- thyme fresh leaves, as garnish (optional
Instructions
- Heat the oven to 400 degrees F.
- Cook noodles according to package instructions. While the noodles are cooking, make the sauce.*
- Heat the oil in a pan until shimmering.
- Add onion and cook until starting to soften (about 2 minutes).
- Add mushrooms and cook, stirring occasionally, until most of their liquid is released (about 5 minutes).
- Stir in garlic, thyme and pepper, then stir in the flour.
- Pour in broth and cream, then bring to a full boil. Cook, stirring continuously, until the sauce has thickened enough to coat the back of a spoon (12 to 15 minutes). Turn the heat off, add the raw spinach and stir a few times just until starting to wilt. Set aside.
- Heat frozen meatballs in the microwave according to package instructions.
- Stir cooked noodles, meatballs and sauce together. Transfer to a baking dish and top evenly with cheese.
- Bake until the cheese is fully melted (10 to 15 minutes). Sprinkle with fresh thyme leaves (optional). Serve hot with garlic bread and green salad.
Notes
- *You can make the sauce up to a day ahead and keep in an airtight container in the fridge. Briefly heat it up in the microwave or on the stovetop when you're ready to make the casserole.
- Storage: Store leftovers either in the casserole dish covered with plastic wrap or in any other airtight container in the fridge. Reheat in the microwave or in the oven.
- To make 8 portions: This recipe makes 4 portions in an 8-inch by 8-inch baking dish. If you want to double the recipe, use a 9-inch by 13-inch baking dish instead and double all ingredients.
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