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Easy Cheesy Meatball Casserole

Chef Jenn
This Easy Cheesy Meatball Casserole is comfort food at its best—tender pasta, juicy meatballs, marinara, and melted cheese baked to golden perfection. Perfect for weeknights or a crowd.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Course Main Dish
Cuisine American
Servings 8 servings
Calories 534 kcal

Equipment

Ingredients
  

  • 12 ounces penne pasta
  • 24 ounces bag frozen fully cooked meatballs about 26–28 meatballs
  • 24 ounces jar marinara sauce
  • 1 green bell pepper diced
  • 1 small yellow onion diced
  • 2 cups mozzarella cheese shredded
  • ½ cup parmesan cheese
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • basil optional for garnish

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 375°F. Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
  • Cook pasta 2 minutes less than al dente, then drain and rinse under cold water.
  • Sauté onion and bell pepper in olive oil until softened.
  • In a bowl, mix meatballs, vegetables, and marinara.
  • Spread pasta in the baking dish, top with meatball mixture, and sprinkle with cheeses.
  • Cover with foil and bake 25 minutes. Remove foil and bake 10 minutes more until golden.
  • Let rest for 5 minutes, garnish if desired, and serve hot.

Notes

Chef Jenn’s Tips

  • Use pasta with ridges (penne, rigatoni) so the sauce clings to each bite.
  • Want it saucier? Add an extra half jar of marinara before baking.
  • Add a pinch of red pepper flakes for a little heat.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 534kcalCarbohydrates: 39gProtein: 30gFat: 29gSaturated Fat: 12gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 12gCholesterol: 88mgSodium: 730mgPotassium: 665mgFiber: 3gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 668IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 253mgIron: 2mg

A Note on Nutritional Information

Nutritional information for this recipe is provided as a courtesy and is calculated based on available online ingredient information. It is only an approximate value. The accuracy of the nutritional information for any recipe on this site cannot be guaranteed.

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