How to Make Meatball Casserole - A Step-by-Step Guide

Meatball casserole is a classic and comforting dish that brings together the heartiness of meatballs with the warmth of a flavorful tomato sauce and the gooey goodness of melted cheese. It's a beloved family favorite that is easy to make, and it's sure to please even the pickiest of eaters. Whether you're serving it for a weeknight dinner or bringing it to a potluck, this meatball casserole is always a hit.

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Ingredients

  • 8 rotini pasta
  • 1 (24 ounce) jar prepared marinara sauce
  • 1 cup water
  • ½ cup prepared pizza sauce
  • ½ cup milk
  • 10 frozen cooked meatballs, thawed
  • ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese, or to taste

Information

  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 45 mins
  • Total Time: 55 mins
  • Servings: 4

  • Preheat oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).
  • Stir rotini, marinara sauce, water, pizza sauce, and milk together in a bowl. Pour into a deep baking dish; pasta should be completely submerged in sauce. Cover dish tightly with foil.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes; uncover and arrange meatballs on top, pushing them partially into pasta and sauce; cover tightly with foil.
  • Bake until pasta is tender yet firm to the bite, 20 to 30 minutes more.
  • Uncover; sprinkle with Parmesan cheese; return to oven for 5 minutes. Remove and let cool 5 minutes before serving.
  • Nutrition

    448 cal.

    • Total Fat: 26g
    • Saturated Fat: 9g
    • Cholesterol: 74mg
    • Sodium: 1045mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 33g
    • Dietary Fiber: 5g
    • Total Sugars: 8g
    • Protein: 22g
    • Vitamin C: 4mg
    • Calcium: 201mg
    • Iron: 3mg
    • Potassium: 590mg