Best 8 Baked Pasta And Meatballs Recipes

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Baked pasta and meatballs is a comforting classic Italian dish that is sure to please any crowd. This hearty and flavorful meal can be made ahead of time, making it perfect for busy weeknights or special occasions. With a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can create a delicious baked pasta and meatballs dish that will leave your family and friends begging for more. So, gather your ingredients and head to the kitchen—it's time to make some baked pasta and meatballs!

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

CHEESY MEATBALL BAKED PASTA



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Fusilli pasta baked with tomato sauce, meatballs and a trio of cheeses: mozzarella, Parmesan and ricotta.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 1h25m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 20

Olive oil, for the baking dish
1/4 cup dried breadcrumbs
3 tablespoons milk
1/2 pound ground beef (80-percent lean)
1/2 pound ground pork
1/2 cup grated Parmesan
1 teaspoon dried oregano
2 cloves garlic, finely grated
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 large egg, lightly beaten
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
Pinch of crushed red pepper flakes
One 28-ounce can crushed tomatoes
One 15-ounce can crushed tomatoes
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 pound dried fusilli
3 cups shredded mozzarella
1 cup grated Parmesan
1 cup fresh ricotta

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to broil on high. Line a 9-by-13-inch baking dish with foil and coat lightly with oil.
  • Put the breadcrumbs in a large mixing bowl and pour the milk over the top. Stir to combine and let stand 5 minutes. Add the beef, pork, Parmesan, oregano, garlic, 3/4 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper and mix to combine with your hands. Add the egg and mix well to incorporate. Roll the mixture into 1 inch balls, arranging them in the prepared baking dish.
  • Broil the meatballs about 3 inches from the element until browned on top, about 4 minutes. Turn the meatballs over and continue to broil until golden brown and cooked through, about 4 minutes more.
  • Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
  • Heat the oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add the garlic and red pepper flakes and cook, stirring, until the garlic is golden, about 2 minutes. Add both cans of tomatoes and 1 cup of water. Increase the heat to medium-high and bring to a simmer. Reduce the heat slightly and simmer rapidly, uncovered, until thickened, 15 to 20 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Meanwhile, cook the fusilli in the salted boiling water until very al dente, about 2 minutes less than the package directions. Drain the pasta and transfer to a large bowl.
  • Add the tomato sauce, meatballs and half of the mozzarella and Parmesan to the bowl and stir well to combine. Transfer the pasta to a 3- to 4-quart baking dish. Dollop the ricotta by spoonfuls onto the pasta. Top with the remaining mozzarella and Parmesan. Bake, uncovered, until browned, about 15 minutes. Let the pasta stand about 10 minutes before serving.

SPAGHETTI MEATBALL BAKE



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When we gather for Sunday dinner, we crave pasta. I had a hankering for meatballs, too, so I developed a meaty spaghetti casserole. -Kim Forni, Laconia, New Hampshire

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h15m

Yield 10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 16

1-1/2 cups dry bread crumbs, divided
3 large eggs, lightly beaten
1-1/2 cups cooked spaghetti (3 ounces uncooked), coarsely chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 teaspoons dried basil
3/4 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon pepper
2 pounds ground beef
SAUCE:
2 jars (24 ounces each) meatless pasta sauce
1 small onion, finely chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 teaspoons dried basil
1 teaspoon dried oregano
2 cups shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375°. Place 1 cup bread crumbs in a shallow bowl. In a large bowl, combine eggs, chopped spaghetti, garlic, seasonings and remaining bread crumbs. Add beef; mix lightly but thoroughly. Shape into 1-1/2-in. balls., Roll meatballs in bread crumbs; place in a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Bake 15-20 minutes or until cooked through., In a large saucepan, combine pasta sauce, onion, garlic and seasonings; bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring occasionally. Pour over meatballs; sprinkle with cheese. Bake 15-20 minutes longer or until cheese is lightly browned.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 390 calories, Fat 17g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 124mg cholesterol, Sodium 1074mg sodium, Carbohydrate 29g carbohydrate (10g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 29g protein.

ONE-PAN PASTA AND MEATBALLS



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Four ingredients is all you need for an easy Italian night!

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 30m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 cup water
1 jar (25.5 oz) Muir Glen™ organic pasta sauce (any flavor)
1 1/2 cups uncooked elbow macaroni
20 frozen cooked Italian-style or regular meatballs (1 inch)
1 can (2 1/4 oz) sliced ripe olives, drained
Grated Parmesan cheese, if desired

Steps:

  • In 10-inch skillet, heat water and pasta sauce to boiling. Stir in macaroni, meatballs and olives. Return to boiling.
  • Reduce heat to medium. Cover; cook 15 to 20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until macaroni is tender. Sprinkle with cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 790, Carbohydrate 92 g, Cholesterol 145 mg, Fiber 6 g, Protein 39 g, SaturatedFat 10 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 1940 mg

BAKED MEATBALL AND PASTA CASSEROLE



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This is one of those super easy delicious weeknight meals. The pasta actually is cooked in the oven to add flavor. You can use homemade meatballs or precooked frozen meatballs. Yummy!

Provided by MCsOnTheSquare

Categories     Weeknight

Time 55m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

14 ounces frozen precooked meatballs (Approximately 27 Meatballs)
24 ounces pasta sauce
2 cups water
1 green bell pepper, Diced
1 onion, Diced
1 tablespoon butter
2 1/2 cups elbow macaroni, Uncooked
1 teaspoon italian seasoning
2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
1/4 cup shredded parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 Degrees and Grease a 3 Quart Casserole Dish.
  • Melt the 1 TBSP Butter over medium heat and add the green bell pepper and onion. Cook until tender, approximately 5 minutes.
  • Pour the jar of pasta sauce, the 2 cups of water, the package of frozen meatballs, the 2 1/2 cups of uncooked macaroni, 1 TSP Italian Seasoning directly into the casserole dish. Add the onion and green pepper. Stir all ingredients until combined.
  • Bake covered for 45 minutes at 375 Degrees. Remove from oven after the 45 minutes is up and sprinkle the 2 Cups of Mozzarella and 1/4 Cup of Parmesan Cheese over the top. Place back in the oven uncovered and broil on high for around 3 minutes or until the cheese is bubbly.
  • This will make 4 Huge Servings or 6 Normal Servings. Freezes Well!
  • Enjoy and always let you kitchen be your favorite restaurant!

CHEESY MEATBALL PASTA BAKE



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This recipe is a slight modification of the popular TikTok feta cheese pasta dish, but made with Boursin instead.

Provided by thedailygourmet

Categories     Noodle Casserole

Time 45m

Yield 5

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 (5.2 ounce) container Boursin cheese
2 cups cherry tomatoes
1 teaspoon granulated garlic
salt and ground black pepper to taste
¾ pound frozen Italian-style meatballs
2 cups penne pasta

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
  • Pour olive oil into a 9-inch square baking dish. Place Boursin cheese in the middle of the dish. Add cherry tomatoes around the cheese, then sprinkle garlic, salt, and pepper over top.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes. Remove from the oven; crush the tomatoes and mix with the melted cheese.
  • Add frozen meatballs and return to the oven; bake until meatballs are heated through, about 15 more minutes.
  • Meanwhile, bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add penne and cook, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 11 minutes. Drain.
  • Remove meatballs and tomato mixture from the oven. Add pasta and mix until well combined. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 428.8 calories, Carbohydrate 29.5 g, Cholesterol 91 mg, Fat 27.8 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 17.8 g, SaturatedFat 12.9 g, Sodium 268 mg

EASY PASTA BAKE WITH MOSTACCIOLI AND MEATBALLS



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This is an incredibly easy dish to prepare for a potluck dinner or a football party, or just for your family at home. It's easy on the wallet too, because it has few ingredients! Great when served with garlic bread.

Provided by VIOLET2004

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Pasta

Time 40m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 4

¾ pound mostaccioli pasta
1 (15.5 ounce) jar spaghetti sauce, or more to taste
12 frozen cooked meatballs, thawed
1 (8 ounce) package shredded mozzarella cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add mostaccioli and cook, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 11 minutes. Drain.
  • Transfer mostaccioli to a large glass baking dish. The pasta should reach about halfway to the rim of the dish. Cover with as much spaghetti sauce as you like, at least enough to almost cover the pasta.
  • Place meatballs in a microwave-save dish and heat in the microwave for about 3 minutes. Spread out on top of the pasta. Cover entirely with mozzarella cheese.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until heated through and cheese is completely melted, 15 to 20 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 633.8 calories, Carbohydrate 81.3 g, Cholesterol 73.4 mg, Fat 19.3 g, Fiber 5.9 g, Protein 34 g, SaturatedFat 8.8 g, Sodium 853.8 mg, Sugar 13.2 g

SPAGHETTI MEATBALL BAKE RECIPE BY TASTY



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Here's what you need: bolognese sauce, water, fresh egg pasta, grated cheddar cheese, fresh basil, lean ground beef, garlic powder, parsley, paprika, salt, pepper

Provided by Tasty

Categories     Dinner

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

18 oz bolognese sauce, from a jar
1 cup water
1 lb fresh egg pasta
1.75 oz grated cheddar cheese
½ cup fresh basil, for serving
1 lb lean ground beef, (5% fat)
2 teaspoons garlic powder
2 teaspoons parsley
2 teaspoons paprika
½ teaspoon salt, to taste
½ teaspoon pepper, to taste

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 200°C/400°F/Gas Mark 6.
  • Mix all of the meatball ingredients together into a large bowl, then form into 14 golfball-sized balls.
  • Combine the full jar of sauce and half a jar of water together in a large bowl.
  • Stir in the spaghetti until it's fully coated in the sauce.
  • Spread the coated spaghetti into a casserole dish then top with the meatballs.
  • Cover and bake in the centre of the oven for 18-20 minutes.
  • Sprinkle over the cheese and grill/broil for a further 5-7 minutes uncovered, until the cheese is melted and stringy and the top of the meatballs are brown.
  • Sprinkle over the basil and serve immediately.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 539 calories, Carbohydrate 46 grams, Fat 23 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 32 grams, Sugar 2 grams

MEATBALL PASTA BAKE (PASTA AL FORNO)



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Make a comforting meatball pasta bake to feed the family. Inspired by Italian flavours and made with wholewheat pasta, it's a fabulous, filling meal

Provided by Good Food team

Categories     Dinner, Main course, Pasta, Supper

Time 1h

Yield Serves 4-6

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 large onion , ½ grated, ½ finely chopped
3 garlic cloves , crushed
400g beef mince
50g fresh breadcrumbs
3 tbsp milk
25g parmesan , finely grated
½ small bunch of parsley , finely chopped
3 tbsp olive oil
2 x 400g cans chopped tomatoes
350g undefined
2 x 125g balls mozzarella , drained and cut into cubes

Steps:

  • Mix the grated onion, 1 crushed garlic clove, mince, breadcrumbs, milk, parmesan and parsley in a large bowl. Season well with salt and pepper. Mash the mixture together with your hands until combined. Mould the mix into small balls (about walnut-sized) with damp hands. There will be about 20 meatballs.
  • Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a deep frying pan and fry the meatballs for 6-8 mins until golden brown all over. Fry in batches if you need to - they don't need to be cooked through, just browned on the outside. Set aside on a plate.
  • Heat the remaining 1 tbsp olive oil in the pan and fry the chopped onion for 5 mins until softened. Add the remaining garlic, fry for another minute, then add the chopped tomatoes and simmer for 10 mins until thickened and the tomatoes have broken down. Season well with salt and pepper.
  • Meanwhile, cook the pasta for 5 mins less than the pack instructions state, in boiling salted water. Heat the oven to 200C/180C fan/gas 6.
  • Stir the meatballs into the tomato sauce, adding a splash of water if too thick, and bring to a simmer. Drain the pasta and tip into an ovenproof dish. Pour over the sauce and meatballs and mix well. Stir in most of the mozzarella, then scatter the remaining over the top. Bake for 15-20 mins until the cheese is golden and bubbling, and the top is slightly crisp.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 606 calories, Fat 28 grams fat, SaturatedFat 12 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 52 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 10 grams sugar, Fiber 8 grams fiber, Protein 33 grams protein, Sodium 0.7 milligram of sodium

Tips:

  • Use fresh, high-quality ingredients. This will make a big difference in the taste of your dish.
  • Don't overcook the pasta. Al dente pasta is best.
  • Make sure the sauce is simmered for a long time. This will allow the flavors to develop.
  • Use a variety of cheeses. This will add depth and complexity to the dish.
  • Don't be afraid to experiment. There are many different ways to make baked pasta and meatballs, so find one that you like and make it your own.

Conclusion:

Baked pasta and meatballs is a classic dish that is perfect for any occasion. It is easy to make, delicious, and can be customized to your liking. With a little planning and effort, you can make a baked pasta and meatballs dish that will impress your family and friends.

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