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Meatball Parmesan Casserole Recipe

Healthy, baked, Turkey Meatballs in this delicious Meatball Parmesan casserole. Move over Chicken Parmesan, there's a new dinner at the table!

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
1 hr 10 mins
Servings: 40 meatballs
Calories: 54 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

For the meatballs:
  • 1 pound ground turkey
  • 1 large egg
  • ½ cup plain breadcrumbs
  • 1 Tablespoon Italian seasoning
  • 3 Tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt
  • 6 cranks fresh ground black pepper
For the casserole:
  • 1 jar spaghetti sauce 24 ounce
  • ½ cup Parmesan Cheese shredded
  • 1 cup mozzarella cheese shredded

Instructions

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  1. For the meatballs: In large bowl, mix together the meatball ingredients until combined evenly (I use my hands). Roll into 40 balls (about 1 1/2-2 inches).
  2. Space evenly on prepared baking sheet. Bake in a 425 degree oven for 20-25 minutes.
  3. For the casserole:  Pour half of the spaghetti sauce in the bottom of a 2qt baking dish. Top with meatballs. Pour remaining sauce over meatballs. Top with shredded parmesan and mozzarella.
  4. Cover with foil and bake in a 375 degree oven for 30 minutes. Remove foil and bake an additional 5 minutes, until cheese is melted.
  5. Serve as is, or with a pile of pasta. Also great on a sub sandwich!

Notes

  • Swap out the homemade meatballs for frozen meatballs instead.
  • You can bake the meatballs ahead of time and then freeze them for later. Freeze the cooled meatballs on the baking sheet, then transfer to an airtight container. When you’re ready to make the casserole, you can add the frozen meatballs right in; you’ll just need to add a few minutes of baking time.
  • These meatballs would be delicious with ground beef as well.
  • Cover the casserole dish with cling plastic wrap or transfer to an airtight container. Keep refrigerated until ready to reheat and eat!
  • See blog post for more recipe tips and tricks.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1meatball Calories 54kcal (3%) Carbohydrates 2g (1%) Protein 4g (8%) Fat 3g (5%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Polyunsaturated Fat 2g Cholesterol 20mg (7%) Sodium 106mg (4%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 40meatballs

Amount Per Serving

Calories 54

% Daily Value*

Serving 1meatball
Calories 54kcal 3%
Carbohydrates 2g 1%
Protein 4g 8%
Fat 3g 5%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2g 12%
Cholesterol 20mg 7%
Sodium 106mg 4%

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