Meatball Casserole
Need a no-fuss dinner the whole family will devour? This Meatball Casserole Bake is loaded with tender pasta, juicy meatballs, rich marinara, and a bubbly layer of melted cheese, everything baked together in one dish. Just toss it, bake it, top it with cheese, and you’ve got comfort food magic with barely any cleanup.Perfect for busy weeknights, meal prep, or when you just want something warm and cheesy on the table fast.
Equipment
- 13 x 9-inch Baking Dish
Ingredients
- 16 oz Box of Pasta We prefer Rotini
- 24 oz Jar of Marinara Raos is one of our favorites
- 14 oz Package Meatballs
- 1 Cup Shredded Mozzarella Cheese
- 1 Cup Cheddar Blend Tillamook is our favorite
- 2 tsp Trader Joes Aglio Olio or an Italian Seasoning
- 2 cloves Minced Garlic
- 2 tbsp Fresh Basil optional
- Salt and Pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat Oven to 425 degrees
- In 13 x 9-inch baking dish, combine uncooked pasta, garlic, Basil, Aglio Olio (Italian Seasoning), marinara sauce, water and meatballs.
- Cover with Foil and bake for 35 Minutes.
- Remove the foil and check to see if pasta is al dente (firm but not quite done). If it's still too hard, return to oven until al dente.
- Sprinkle cheese over the top and return to oven uncovered for 5 to 10 minutes until cheese is melted and pasta is tender.
Notes
For extra flavor feel free to add any extra seasoning or herbs to top it.