Do you and your family love pasta and meatballs? This cheesy meatball casserole recipe comes together easily with frozen meatballs, marinara sauce, and pasta. Easy with minimal prep, it’s perfect...
Do you and your family love pasta and meatballs? This cheesy meatball casserole recipe comes together easily with frozen meatballs, marinara sauce, and pasta. Easy with minimal prep, it’s perfect for busy weeknights!
Preheat the oven to 425°F. Lightly spray a casserole dish or 9 x 13” pan with non-stick cooking spray.
In a large microwave safe bowl, add the 14-32 ounces bag of frozen meatballs. Using the defrost setting, defrost the meatballs for 5-7 minutes or until completely thawed.
To the prepared baking dish or pan, add the 1 pound box of penne pasta, 24 ounces jar of marinara sauce and 3 cups water. Using a rubber scraper, stir to combine. Add in the thawed meatballs.
Cover the baking dish with foil and bake for 35 minutes, stirring the casserole halfway through baking.
Remove from oven and top the casserole with 8 ounces mozzarella cheese (shredded). Bake for another 5-10 minutes or until the cheese is completely melted and light golden brown.
Let the casserole cool for 5-10 minutes before serving.
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