SUPER SIMPLE " EYE"TALIAN MEATBALL CASSEROLE
I felt like carbs for dinner but also wanted something more than just plain spaghetti. I also needed something quick to put out for dinner as dinner was in an hour. Working parents all know this feeling.
Provided by Chef1MOM-Connie
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 40m
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- If meatballs are frozen, thaw in microwave to just warmed.
- Put tomato sauce, crushed tomatoes tomato paste, chopped onion, jalapeno pepper, 1/4 cup water, 8 oz of cheese, and seasonings in a 9 x 13 casserole dish and blend together.
- In the meantime, boil water and make noodles to al dente.
- Drain noodles, add to casserole dish and blend in, making sure sauce covers all the noodles.
- Add meatballs and gently blend in cheese.
- Sprinkle 4 oz of cheese on top, covering casserole dish.
- Put in oven at 350°F for 30 minutes.
- Check for burning of cheese (may cover with aluminum foil gently to prevent some burning or browning of cheese).
- Cooking is to warm through and through and to melt cheese. If your oven cooks hot or altitude is high, adjust time in oven.
- Options:.
- I have also made this in a smaller casserole dish and microwaved for a faster dinner in less than 20 minutes.
- May substitute cheese flavors such as Fiesta blend, Taco blend to give another flavor.
- Measurements are not exact on spices as I eyeball them, cheese is a few handfuls in the dish and 1 handful on top.
- My meatballs are Italian sausage meatballs but can be turkey, ground beef or a mixture of any kind.
- NOTE: prep does not include boiling water.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 398.6, Fat 10.8, SaturatedFat 5.8, Cholesterol 33.6, Sodium 1106.3, Carbohydrate 57, Fiber 5, Sugar 7.6, Protein 19.9
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Faublas Lamour
[email protected]This casserole was a great way to get my kids to eat their vegetables. They loved the meatballs and the sauce.
NeonCatMan
[email protected]The meatballs were a little bland, but the sauce was very flavorful. I would recommend adding more spices to the meatballs next time.
Leonard Krider
[email protected]This casserole was a great way to use up leftover rice. It was easy to make and tasted delicious.
Jacki Grant
[email protected]The meatballs were a little dry, but the sauce was very flavorful. I would recommend adding more moisture to the meatballs next time.
Amatullah Adeola
[email protected]This casserole was a great comfort food. It was warm and hearty, and the flavors were perfect.
Md Ove
[email protected]The meatballs were a little overcooked, but the sauce was delicious. I would recommend cooking the meatballs for a shorter amount of time next time.
Azad Baloch
[email protected]This casserole was a great way to get my family to eat their vegetables. They loved the meatballs and the sauce.
shun bae hatrix
[email protected]The meatballs were a little bland, but the sauce was very flavorful. I would recommend adding more spices to the meatballs next time.
Cherry Lagria
[email protected]This casserole was a great way to use up leftover mashed potatoes. It was easy to make and tasted delicious.
calen weller
[email protected]The meatballs were a little dry, but the sauce was very flavorful. I would recommend adding more moisture to the meatballs next time.
Yvonne Brooks
[email protected]This casserole was a great way to get my kids to eat their vegetables. They loved the meatballs and the sauce.
Jackson Mwenya
[email protected]The meatballs were a little overcooked, but the sauce was delicious. I would recommend cooking the meatballs for a shorter amount of time next time.
tracy sprankle
[email protected]This casserole was a great comfort food. It was warm and hearty, and the flavors were perfect.
Sheldon
[email protected]The meatballs were a little dense, but the sauce was very flavorful. I would recommend using a lighter meat next time.
School Teacher
[email protected]This casserole was a great way to use up leftover spaghetti. It was easy to make and tasted delicious.
Glovey Renee
[email protected]The meatballs were a little bland, but the sauce was tasty. I would recommend adding more spices to the meatballs next time.
Kambrie Kiker
[email protected]This casserole was easy to make and tasted great. I would definitely make it again.
Abdulaziz Alhamad
[email protected]The meatballs were a little dry, but the sauce was delicious. I would recommend adding more moisture to the meatballs next time.
SHIFUL SHIFUL ISLUM
[email protected]I made this casserole for a potluck and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it!
Md Rahmot
[email protected]This casserole was a hit with my family! The meatballs were tender and juicy, and the sauce was flavorful and tangy. I will definitely be making this again.