Meatball Casserole Recipe

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: American

Keyword: meatball casserole

Prep Time: 10

Cook Time: 45

Total Time: 55

Servings:

Calories: 595kcal

Author: Erin Indahl-Fink

Cheesy Meatball Casserole comes together w/ frozen meatballs, marinara sauce, and pasta. Minimal prep makes it the perfect weeknight dinner!

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Equipment

9x13 Baking Dish

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.
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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.

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