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
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in No-Boil Baked Meatball Pasta Casserole, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 51 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 24 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 78 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 25
- Heart Health
- 56
- Metabolic
- 55
- Digestive
- 26
- Inflammatory
- 49
- Performance
- 48
- General Wellness
- 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 22%
- Protein 25.93 g Good Source 52%
- Carbohydrate 57.55 g 21%
- Total Fat 15.18 g Moderate 19%
- Saturated Fat 7.85 g High 39%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 44.42 mg Moderate 15%
- Sodium 749.35 mg High 33%
- Dietary Fiber 7.99 g Good Source 29%
- Total Sugars 12.23 g --
- Added Sugars 3.1 g Moderate 6%
- Calcium 415.02 mg Good Source 32%
- Iron 2.96 mg Moderate 16%
- Potassium 339.16 mg Low Source 7%
- Vitamin A 264.63 mcg Good Source 29%
- Vitamin C 71.15 mg Good Source 79%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Tomatoes 🍅
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.
- Is No-Boil Baked Meatball Pasta Casserole healthy?
- No-Boil Baked Meatball Pasta Casserole has an easyChef Pro health score of 49/100. Per serving, it provides 436.98 calories and 25.93 g of protein, or 52% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber, calcium, vitamin A and vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 749.35 mg (33% of the Daily Value), saturated fat at 7.85 g (39% of the Daily Value) and added sugars at 3.1 g (6% of the Daily Value). It contains Milk, Wheat, Gluten and Tomatoes, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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