Description
Indulge in the heartwarming flavors of our One Pan Meatball Casserole, where juicy meatballs meet rich marinara sauce and gooey mozzarella cheese.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs (plain or Italian-seasoned)
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 large egg
- 2 cups marinara sauce
- 1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup diced bell peppers (red or yellow)
- 1 cup sliced zucchini
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a mixing bowl, combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, egg, salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning until well mixed.
- Roll the mixture into meatballs about 1 inch in diameter.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Sauté bell peppers and zucchini until tender, about 5 minutes.
- Add marinara sauce to the skillet and mix with veggies.
- Nestle the meatballs into the sauce mixture.
- Bake uncovered for 25-30 minutes until meatballs are cooked through (internal temperature reaches 160°F).
- Add mozzarella cheese on top in the last 5 minutes of baking.
Notes
- This dish is great for busy weeknights or family gatherings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of the casserole
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
Keywords: One Pan Meatball Casserole