Description
This Easy Meatball Pasta Bake is a delicious and satisfying dish that’s perfect for a cozy family dinner. Tender meatballs, flavorful red sauce, and creamy cheeses come together with pasta in a comforting casserole.
Ingredients
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Pasta:
- 16 ounces shellbow pasta
Sauce:
- 24 ounces red sauce
Meatballs:
- 24 ounces meatballs
Cheese Mixture:
- 10–12 ounces ricotta cheese
- 2 cups mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup parmesan cheese (plus extra for garnish)
Additional:
- 1 diced red bell pepper
Instructions
- Boil the Noodles: Cook the pasta to al dente, ensuring it is slightly undercooked.
- Layering: Spread a quarter of the sauce at the bottom of a casserole dish. Add meatballs, red peppers, and dollops of ricotta evenly.
- Cheese Layer: Sprinkle half of the mozzarella and parmesan over the casserole dish.
- Add Noodles: Mix the noodles with the remaining sauce and layer them on top.
- Final Cheese Layer: Top with the rest of the mozzarella and parmesan.
- Bake: Cover with foil and bake at 350°F for 35-40 minutes until meatballs are cooked and cheese is bubbly.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 580
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 980mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
