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Easy Baked Meatball Parmesan Casserole 

This is an affordable, easy to make yet delicious dinner recipethat will always leave you family asking for more.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Servings: 5 People
Calories: 207kcal
Author: KitchenVile

Equipment

  • 1 Casserole dish
  • 1 Grater /Shredder
  • 1 Knife
  • 1 Oven

Ingredients

  • 1 Bag Frozen Meatballs Cooked according to package directions
  • 2 cups Pasta Sauce
  • 2 cups Shredded Mozzarella Cheese
  • 1 cup Shredded Parmesan Cheese
  • 2 tablespoons Italian seasoning
  • 2 tablespoons Olive oil

Pasta Sauce Recipe

  • `15 medium Red Ripe Tomatoes
  • 1 large Onion finely chopped
  • 3 medium Garlic Cloves
  • 1 ½ teaspoon Salt
  • 2 tablespoons Brown Sugar
  • ½ teaspoon Chili Powder
  • 1 teaspoon Dried Basil
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil
  • 1 cup Chopped Mushrooms (Optional)

Instructions

Meatball Parmesan Casserole Recipe

  • Grease your casserole dish with some olive oil and place the meatballs on it.
  • Pour the pasta sauce over the meatballs to cover them halfway.
  • Sprinkle the shredded mozzarella cheese, and half of the grated parmesan cheese onto the casserole
  • Sprinkle some Italian seasoning (depending on your preference, you can add some salt and pepper)
  • Bake this food in the oven while uncovered, at a temperature of 375 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 minutes.
  • Ensure the cheese is well melted and your meatballs have a crisp, golden-brown color.
  • Get the baked dish from the oven, sprinkle the remaining grated parmesan cheese, and finely chopped fresh herbs.
  • Serve the dish hot with a nutritious side dish such as zoodles, roasted vegetables, or bread. My children prefer noodles at any time.

Pasta Sauce Recipe

  • Fry the onions in olive oil until translucent, add the minced garlic, and stir for 2 minutes.
  • Add the crushed tomatoes, sugar, salt, dried basil, and chili powder.
  • Lower the heat and cook the tomato pasta sauce for 30 minutes till thick in consistency. Pour the sauce over the meatballs.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 207kcal | Carbohydrates: 19g | Protein: 15g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 31mg | Sodium: 959mg | Potassium: 582mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 11g | Vitamin A: 765IU | Vitamin C: 10mg | Calcium: 425mg | Iron: 2mg