Easy Meatball Casserole (without Pasta)
Servings: 12 Servings
Ingredients
- 32 ounces Italian style meatballs fresh or frozen
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 small onion diced
- 3 garlic cloves minced
- 24 ounces marinara sauce
- 1 ½ cups mozzarella cheese shredded
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F, and line a large baking sheet with aluminum foil.
- Spray the foil lightly with cooking spray then add the meatballs. Bake for 20 minutes turning halfway through.32 ounces Italian style meatballs
- Heat a large oven-safe skillet over low-medium heat. Add the olive oil and onions, and cook until the onions are soft and translucent. Then add the garlic. Cook for an additional 30 seconds.1 tablespoon olive oil, 1 small onion, 3 garlic cloves
- Pour in the marinara and add the cooked meatballs to the pan.24 ounces marinara sauce, 1 ½ cups mozzarella cheese, 1 cup ricotta cheese
- Sprinkle with mozzarella cheese, and dot ricotta over the top.
- Bake for 20 to 30 minutes or until the cheese and sauce are bubbly and the cheese begins to brown.
- Serve warm with a sprinkle of fresh basil.
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Notes
*The calories listed are an approximation based on the ingredients in the recipe card and a serving size of 2 meatballs with sauce and cheese. Actual calories will vary.
*For more information, tips, and answers to frequently asked questions, please refer to the post.
Nutrition Facts
Easy Meatball Casserole (without Pasta)
Serving Size
2 meatballs
Amount per Serving
Calories
305
% Daily Value*
Fat
23
g
35
%
Saturated Fat
10
g
50
%
Polyunsaturated Fat
2
g
Monounsaturated Fat
10
g
Cholesterol
76
mg
25
%
Sodium
417
mg
17
%
Potassium
434
mg
12
%
Carbohydrates
5
g
2
%
Fiber
1
g
4
%
Sugar
3
g
3
%
Protein
19
g
38
%
Vitamin A
437
IU
9
%
Vitamin C
5
mg
6
%
Calcium
135
mg
14
%
Iron
1
mg
6
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
