Description
A heartwarming casserole filled with juicy meatballs, gooey cheese, and flavorful pasta sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound frozen meatballs (beef, turkey, or chicken)
- 2 cups mozzarella or cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1 jar (24 oz) pasta sauce
- 2 cups pasta (penne or rotini)
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Set your oven to 350°F (175°C) and let it warm up while you prepare the rest.
- Combine Ingredients: In your baking dish, combine the frozen meatballs and uncooked pasta.
- Add the Sauce: Pour a generous amount of pasta sauce over the meatball and pasta mixture. Stir gently to ensure everything gets coated.
- Sprinkle the Cheese: Generously sprinkle your choice of cheese on top of the mixture.
- Bake: Place the dish in the preheated oven and let it bake for about 25-30 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Serve Warm: Once cooked, let it cool for a minute before serving it warm.
Notes
Make ahead by assembling the casserole in advance, keeping it refrigerated overnight. Try adding vegetables like bell peppers for extra nutrition.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 50mg