Description
This Easy Meatball Pasta Bake is a delicious and comforting dish that the whole family will love. Tender meatballs, flavorful red sauce, and creamy cheeses come together with pasta to create the perfect hearty meal.
Ingredients
Shellbow Pasta:
16 ounces
Red Sauce:
24 ounces
Meatballs:
24 ounces
Ricotta Cheese:
10-12 ounces
Red Bell Pepper (diced):
1
Mozzarella Cheese:
2 cups
Parmesan Cheese:
1 cup (plus extra for garnish)
Instructions
- Boil Noodles: Cook pasta to al dente (parboiled, not completely soft).
- Layering: Spread 1/4 of the sauce on the bottom of a casserole dish, arrange meatballs, add red peppers, and dollop ricotta cheese evenly.
- Cheese Layer: Sprinkle half of the mozzarella and parmesan over the casserole.
- Add Noodles: Mix the cooked noodles with the remaining sauce and layer over the casserole.
- Final Cheese Layer: Top with the rest of the mozzarella and parmesan.
- Bake: Cover with foil and bake at 350°F for 35-40 minutes or until meatballs are cooked through and cheese is bubbly.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 860mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
