Description
A comforting and hearty casserole that combines frozen meatballs, pasta, and cheese for a delicious weeknight meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound frozen meatballs
- 1 can (24 ounces) pasta sauce
- 1 cup water
- 2 cups uncooked pasta (such as penne or rigatoni)
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Fresh basil or parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F.
- In a casserole dish, combine frozen meatballs, pasta sauce, water, and uncooked pasta.
- Cover the dish with foil and bake for about 40 minutes.
- Uncover, sprinkle with mozzarella and Parmesan cheese, then bake for an additional 10-15 minutes until bubbly and golden.
- Garnish with fresh herbs if desired and serve hot.
Notes
Experiment with different pasta shapes and seasonings to enhance the flavor. Use a mix of meatballs for a richer taste.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 23g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: casserole, meatballs, easy dinner, pasta, weeknight meal
