Meatball Pasta Bake

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  • Prep Time

    5 mins

  • Cook Time

    1 hr

  • Total Time

    1 hr 5 mins

  • Servings

    6

  • Calories

    783 kcal

  • Course

    Dinner

  • Cuisine

    American

Meatball Pasta Bake

Meatball Pasta Bake is a one pan meal that's perfect for busy families. Just combine all your ingredients right in the dish and bake!

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Ingredients:

  • 1 tablespoon minced garlic  or garlic paste
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon dried basil
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes optional
  • 24 ounces marinara sauce
  • 6 ounces tomato paste
  • 1 cup ricotta cheese
  • 1 cup water
  • cup Half & Half
  • 1 lb pasta uncooked (penne or ziti are the best choices for this recipe)
  • 2 cups shredded Mozzarella cheese
  • 1 lb meatballs frozen
  • parsley for garnish
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Instructions

Directions:

  1. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
  2. In a 9x13-inch baking dish or large round casserole dish, add the garlic, salt spices, marinara sauce, tomato paste, ricotta, water, and half and half and mix together.
  3. Add in the pasta, meatballs, and 1 cup of mozzarella cheese and mix until evenly coated. Use a rubber spatula to gently press the pasta down into the dish so that it’s mostly covered.
  4. Cover with aluminum foil and bake for 50 minutes.
  5. Remove the foil and top with the remaining cheese bake for an additional 10 minutes.
  6. Garnish with parsley and serve immediately.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 783kcal (39%) Carbohydrates 73g (24%) Protein 40g (80%) Fat 37g (57%) Saturated Fat 18g (90%) Polyunsaturated Fat 3g Monounsaturated Fat 13g Cholesterol 123mg (41%) Sodium 1546mg (64%) Potassium 1203mg (34%) Fiber 6g (24%) Sugar 11g (22%) Vitamin A 1575IU (32%) Vitamin C 16mg (18%) Calcium 392mg (39%) Iron 4mg (22%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 783 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 783kcal 39%
Carbohydrates 73g 24%
Protein 40g 80%
Fat 37g 57%
Saturated Fat 18g 90%
Polyunsaturated Fat 3g 18%
Monounsaturated Fat 13g 65%
Cholesterol 123mg 41%
Sodium 1546mg 64%
Potassium 1203mg 26%
Fiber 6g 24%
Sugar 11g 22%
Vitamin A 1575IU 32%
Vitamin C 16mg 18%
Calcium 392mg 39%
Iron 4mg 22%

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

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