cheesy meatball casserole

This easy meatball casserole boasts just 5 ingredients, yet is still packed with flavor... Serve it as is, over pasta, or on sandwich rolls for a versatile weeknight dinner!

5-Ingredient Cheesy Meatball Casserole

pkgs. Carando Abruzzese Meatballs

marinara sauce

baby spinach

ricotta cheese

milk mozzarella cheese

Preheat the oven to 375 degrees.

Place the meatballs on an aluminum foil-lined baking...

Place the meatballs on an aluminum foil-lined baking sheet, and bake for 15-20 minutes, turning once.

In the bottom of a 9x13 baking dish...

In the bottom of a 9x13 baking dish or large round pan, mix together the marinara sauce and baby spinach. Place the cooked meatballs in the dish, nestling them down in the sauce. Dot the top of the meatballs with teaspoonfuls of ricotta cheese. Sprinkle all of the mozzarella cheese over the top.

Bake at 375 degrees for 30 minutes, until...

Bake at 375 degrees for 30 minutes, until the casserole is bubbly. If desired, you can place the dish under the broiler for an additional 3-4 minutes, until the cheese is starting to brown.

This meatball casserole recipe is full of flavor. It combines tender meatballs with a homemade marinara sauce, al dente elbow macaroni, and melty mozzarella cheese to make a ridiculously easy - yet delicious - one pan meal that the whole family is sure to love. Best of all, only 5 minutes of prep are needed to make this cheesy meatball casserole!

One Pan Cheesy Meatball Casserole (Prepped In Just 5 Minutes)

elbow macaroni

tomato sauce

olive oil

water

Italian seasoning

Salt and pepper,

mini meatballs (thawed completely if frozen)

mozzarella cheese

basil,

Place the pasta, tomato sauce, water, Italian herbs and olive oil in a casserole dish. Season to taste with salt and pepper and give it a gentle stir. 

Add meatballs. Cover the casserole tightly with aluminum foil. 

Uncover the casserole and sprinkle the mozzarella cheese over the top. 

Bake the casserole for another 10 minutes.

Serve the casserole warm, garnished with some fresh basil.

Super flavorful and it was easy to make ya'll.

I'm just wondering if the pasta has to be cooked first

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