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Pasta and meatballs on a plate wit a fork with cheese and parsley on top.
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Cheesy Meatball Pasta Bake

An easy casserole recipe with homemade meatballs, pasta, tomato sauce, and melted cheese.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time1 hour
Broil Time2 minutes
Total Time1 hour 12 minutes
Course: Main Dish
Cuisine: Italian Inspired
Servings: 6
Calories: 678kcal
Author: Jacqueline Piper

Equipment

Ingredients

For the Meatballs

For the Casserole

  • 1 lb. uncooked pasta I used Elicoidali (16 oz)
  • 3 cups water
  • 24 oz crushed tomatoes
  • 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
  • 2 cups shredded cheese
US Customary - Metric

Instructions

For the Meatballs

  • Preheat oven to 400°F (200℃).
  • Make the meatballs: Combine all ingredients in a large bowl and mix well.
  • Portion using a 1 1/2 tablespoon cookie scoop or similar. Roll by hand into balls and place on a baking sheet.
  • Bake for 18-20 minutes or until cooked through.

For the Casserole

  • In a large bowl or measuring cup, mix the crushed tomato, Italian seasoning, and water. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Add the sauce to the casserole dish, followed by the uncooked pasta. Make sure the pasta is submerged.
  • Add the meatballs, spacing them evenly. Cover tightly with foil. Bake for 40 minutes.
  • Remove the foil carefully and add the shredded cheese.
  • Broil for 2-3 minutes until the cheese is browned and bubbling or bake for 5 minutes until the cheese is melted.

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Notes

The government of Canada says ground beef is cooked at an internal temperature of 160°F (71°C).
Store leftovers in the fridge tightly covered for 3-4 days.
 

Nutrition

Calories: 678kcal | Carbohydrates: 73g | Protein: 36g | Fat: 27g | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 8g | Calcium: 299mg | Iron: 5mg