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Meatball marinara casserole dinner

Meatball Marinara Casserole Dinner

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Prep Time 12 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 47 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 12 oz penne pasta
  • 24 oz frozen Italian meatballs fully cooked and thawed
  • 1 28 oz jar marinara sauce
  • 1 15 oz container ricotta cheese
  • 1 egg beaten
  • 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese divided
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • Fresh parsley for garnish

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F; spray a 9x13-inch dish with cooking spray.
  2. Cook penne according to package until just al dente; drain and return to pot.
  3. Mix ricotta, egg, 1 cup mozzarella, Parmesan, Italian seasoning, and garlic powder in a large bowl.
  4. Toss pasta with marinara to coat evenly.
  5. Spread half the pasta in dish; arrange meatballs evenly over it.
  6. Dollop ricotta mixture over meatballs; top with remaining pasta.
  7. Cover tightly with foil; bake 25 minutes.
  8. Uncover; top with remaining 1 cup mozzarella and bake 10 more minutes until melted and bubbly.
  9. Let stand 5 minutes, garnish with fresh parsley, and serve hot.