No-Boil Baked Meatball Pasta Casserole
No-Boil Baked Meatball Pasta Casserole layers tender rotini with saucy marinara, juicy meatballs, and melted mozzarella for a cozy, crowd-pleasing bite. Sweet bell peppers add freshness while Parmesan brings a savory finish. Serve on busy weeknights or casual gatherings when you want a hearty, comforting bake with minimal prep.
- Prep5 mins
- Cook40 mins
- Serves8
- DifficultyEasy
- 1
Gather all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).
- 2
In a 9x13-inch baking dish, combine the pasta, water, marinara sauce, meatballs, peppers, and salt.
- 3
Cover the dish tightly with aluminum foil and bake until the pasta is slightly firm, 30 to 35 minutes.
- 4
Remove the foil and stir in 1 cup mozzarella cheese. Sprinkle the remaining 1 cup of mozzarella cheese and the Parmesan cheese on top.
- 5
Bake, uncovered, until the cheese is melted, 10 minutes more.
- 6
Serve, garnished with fresh herbs, if desired.
- Calories 436.98 kcal High
- Protein 25.93 g Good Source
- Carbs 57.55 g Moderate
- Total Fat 15.18 g Moderate
- Saturated Fat 7.85 g High
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source
- Cholesterol 44.42 mg Moderate
- Sodium 749.35 mg High
- Fiber 6.43 g Good Source
- Sugar 12.23 g High
- Added Sugar 3.1 g Moderate
- Calcium 481.65 mg Good Source
- Iron 3.36 mg Moderate
- Potassium 339.16 mg Low Source
- Vitamin A 1189.99 mcg_rae Good Source
- Vitamin C 340.86 mg Good Source
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
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About This Recipe
No Boil Baked Meatball Pasta Casserole is an Italian dinner recipe made with 9 ingredients. It takes about 45 mins, serves 8, and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Diced Bell Pepper, Fresh Parsley, Grated Parmesan Cheese, and Marinara Sauce. Each serving provides about 436.98 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is No-Boil Baked Meatball Pasta Casserole?
- It is an Italian casserole recipe made with 9 ingredients, usually served for dinner or lunch.
- What is No-Boil Baked Meatball Pasta Casserole made of?
- The main ingredients are Diced Bell Pepper, Fresh Parsley, Grated Parmesan Cheese, Marinara Sauce, Meatballs. The full list of 9 is above.
- What goes well with No-Boil Baked Meatball Pasta Casserole?
- Explore these Italian side-dish recipes.
- How long does it take to make No-Boil Baked Meatball Pasta Casserole?
- About 45 mins in total: 5 mins to prepare and 40 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 436.98 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is No-Boil Baked Meatball Pasta Casserole easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 9 ingredients and 6 steps.
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