Meatball Pasta Bake
Meatball Pasta Bake is the ultimate comfort food that brings together tender meatballs, al dente pasta, and a gooey layer of cheese in one delicious dish. This easy-to-make recipe is perfect for family dinners or cozy nights in, promising a heartwarming meal that will become a new favorite.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 6
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
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- 8 oz short pasta (penne or rotini)
- 1 lb ground turkey
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 2 cups marinara sauce
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- ½ cup breadcrumbs
- 1 large egg
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Boil water in a large pot.
- Cook pasta until al dente, drain and set aside.
- In a bowl, combine ground turkey, breadcrumbs, egg, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Form into golf-sized meatballs.
- Brown meatballs in a skillet with olive oil over medium heat for about 5-7 minutes.
- Mix cooked pasta with marinara sauce and half of the cheese. Gently fold in meatballs.
- Transfer to a greased baking dish, top with remaining cheese, cover with foil, and bake for 20 minutes. Remove foil and bake for another 10 minutes until bubbly.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (245g)
- Calories: 385
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 33g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 85mg