Description
Savor the ultimate comfort food with this cheesy meatball casserole, featuring tender meatballs, rich marinara sauce, and gooey mozzarella. Perfect for family dinners or cozy gatherings.
Ingredients
- Ground beef or turkey
- Breadcrumbs
- Eggs
- Marinara sauce
- Shredded mozzarella cheese
- Pasta (spaghetti or penne)
- Italian seasoning
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a large bowl, combine ground beef (or turkey), breadcrumbs, eggs, and Italian seasoning until well mixed.
- Roll the mixture into golf ball-sized meatballs and place on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Bake for 20 minutes until browned.
- While baking, cook pasta according to package instructions until al dente; drain well.
- In a baking dish, mix cooked pasta with half of the marinara sauce. Nestle baked meatballs on top and pour remaining sauce over everything.
- Generously sprinkle shredded mozzarella cheese on top and bake uncovered for 15-20 minutes until bubbly and golden brown.
- Garnish with fresh basil or parsley before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (200g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: - Use pre-seasoned breadcrumbs for added flavor. - Substitute ground turkey for a lighter option or add sautéed vegetables like spinach or bell peppers for extra nutrition. - Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to three days or freeze after baking.