Description
Indulge in the comforting goodness of Meatball Pasta Bake, a delicious dish packed with tender pasta, savory meatballs, and gooey melted cheese. Ready in just 30 minutes, it’s perfect for busy weeknights or cozy weekends. With each bite bursting with flavor, this recipe transforms simple ingredients into a delightful family meal that everyone will love.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz penne pasta
- 12 oz meatballs (store-bought or homemade)
- 24 oz marinara sauce
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- Fresh basil (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a baking dish with olive oil.
- Cook the penne in boiling salted water until al dente (8-10 minutes), then drain.
- In the pot, mix the drained pasta with marinara sauce and meatballs until well coated.
- Layer half of the pasta mixture in the greased baking dish, sprinkle with half of the mozzarella cheese, then add the remaining pasta followed by the rest of the cheese on top.
- Bake for about 20 minutes until bubbly and golden brown.
- Let cool slightly before garnishing with fresh basil if desired. Serve and enjoy!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 430
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 60mg