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Meatball Pasta Bake

Meatball Pasta Bake is a one pan meal that's perfect for busy families. Just combine all your ingredients right in the dish and bake!
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time1 hour
Total Time1 hour 5 minutes
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Keyword: easy dinner ideas, one pan recipe
Servings: 6
Calories: 783kcal
Author: Jill

Ingredients

Ingredients:

  • 1 tablespoon minced garlic or garlic paste
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon dried basil
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes optional
  • 24 ounces marinara sauce
  • 6 ounces tomato paste
  • 1 cup ricotta cheese
  • 1 cup water
  • cup half & half
  • 1 lb pasta uncooked (penne or ziti are the best choices for this recipe)
  • 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 1 lb meatballs frozen
  • Parsley for garnish

Instructions

Directions:

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
  • In a 9x13-inch baking dish or large round casserole dish, add the garlic, salt spices, marinara sauce, tomato paste, ricotta, water, and half and half and mix together.
  • Add in the pasta, meatballs, and 1 cup of mozzarella cheese and mix until evenly coated. Use a rubber spatula to gently press the pasta down into the dish so that it’s mostly covered.
  • Cover with aluminum foil and bake for 50 minutes.
  • Remove the foil and top with the remaining cheese bake for an additional 10 minutes.
  • Garnish with parsley and serve immediately.

Nutrition

Calories: 783kcal | Carbohydrates: 73g | Protein: 40g | Fat: 37g | Saturated Fat: 18g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 13g | Cholesterol: 123mg | Sodium: 1546mg | Potassium: 1203mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 11g | Vitamin A: 1575IU | Vitamin C: 16mg | Calcium: 392mg | Iron: 4mg