Description
This Meatballs Parmesan Casserole is a comforting and flavorful dish that combines tender meatballs with savory marinara sauce, gooey melted cheese, and a hint of Parmesan. Perfect for a family dinner or entertaining guests, this Italian-inspired casserole is sure to be a hit!
Ingredients
Scale
For the Meatballs:
- 1 1/2 pounds ground beef
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup chopped parsley
- 1 egg
- 2 garlic cloves (minced)
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
For the Casserole:
- 3 cups marinara sauce
- 1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese (for topping)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 375°F.
- Prepare the Meatballs: In a large bowl, mix together ground beef, breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, parsley, egg, garlic, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Form into meatballs.
- Brown the Meatballs: Brown the meatballs in a skillet.
- Assemble the Casserole: Spread marinara sauce in a baking dish, place meatballs, pour remaining sauce, and top with cheeses.
- Bake: Cover with foil and bake, then remove foil and bake until cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Serve: Garnish with parsley and serve hot.
Notes
- Serve over spaghetti, mashed potatoes, or in sub rolls for meatball parm sandwiches.
- Use store-bought or homemade marinara.
- To make ahead, assemble the casserole and refrigerate up to 24 hours before baking.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3–4 meatballs with sauce
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 115mg
