Description
A simple and comforting one-pan dish packed with flavor, featuring meatballs, pasta, marinara, and cheese.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound frozen meatballs
- 8 ounces penne or rotini pasta
- 2 cups marinara sauce
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup sliced mushrooms
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cups hot water
- Fresh parsley (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a skillet, heat olive oil and garlic over medium heat. Add sliced mushrooms, cooking until softened.
- In a large casserole dish, mix frozen meatballs, uncooked pasta, sautéed mushrooms, and marinara sauce until well-coated.
- Pour in about 2 cups of hot water and stir gently.
- Top the mixture with shredded cheese.
- Cover the dish with foil and bake for about 30 minutes.
- Remove the foil and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes, until the cheese is bubbly and melted.
- Allow to sit for 5-10 minutes before serving.
Notes
Use high-quality marinara sauce for the best flavor. Experiment with different cheese blends for added complexity.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: meatball casserole, one-pan meal, easy recipe, family favorite, Italian comfort food