Description
A hearty and comforting meatball casserole that combines flavorful meatballs with pasta and cheese.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 2 cups marinara sauce
- 2 cups cooked pasta
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, mix ground beef, breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, egg, garlic powder, and onion powder.
- Form the mixture into meatballs and place them in a baking dish.
- Pour marinara sauce over the meatballs.
- Mix cooked pasta with Italian seasoning and add it to the baking dish.
- Top with shredded mozzarella cheese.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
Notes
- Feel free to use ground turkey or chicken as a substitute for beef.
- Add vegetables like bell peppers or spinach for extra nutrition.
- Let it cool for a few minutes before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Meatball Casserole, Italian Casserole, Comfort Food