Description
Meatball Pasta Bake is the ultimate comfort food that combines savory meatballs, tender pasta, and gooey cheese, all enveloped in rich marinara sauce. Perfect for busy weeknights or cozy family gatherings, this dish is not only delicious but also quick to prepare—ready in just 30 minutes! Gather your loved ones around the table and enjoy a meal filled with laughter and mouthwatering flavors that everyone will love.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb meatballs (store-bought or homemade)
- 8 oz penne pasta
- 2 cups marinara sauce
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1/4 cup fresh basil or parsley (chopped)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Cook the penne pasta in boiling salted water for 8-10 minutes until al dente; drain.
- In a bowl, mix meatballs with marinara sauce until well-coated.
- Combine drained pasta with the meatball mixture; stir in half of the mozzarella.
- Transfer to a greased baking dish, top with remaining mozzarella and herbs.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until cheese is bubbly and golden brown.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 70mg