Italian Cheesy Meatball Casserole Bake
A hearty, warm, and comfort dish, the Cheesy Meatball Bake is a perfect dish for family dinners, gatherings, or just simple everyday meals. It comes packed with succulent meatballs smothered in rich marinara sauce, drowned with gooey, melted cheeses. One bite of this meal will transport your taste buds to Italy.
Ingredients
For Meatballs:
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1⁄2 Cup breadcrumbs
- 1⁄2 Cup parmesan
- 1⁄2 Cup Freshly Chopped Parsley
- 1⁄4 Cup milk
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 large Egg
- salt and black pepper to taste
For Casserole:
- 2 cups marinara sauce
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1⁄4 Cup freshly grated Parmesan
- Freshly Chopped Basil for garnishing
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Directions
Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
In a large bowl, combine the ingredients for meatballs; ground beef, bread crumbs, Parmesan cheese, parsley, milk, garlic, egg, salt, and black pepper. Mix thoroughly and then form them into one-inch size meatballs.
Place the meatballs in a baking dish and bake them for 15 minutes or until they are cooked through.
Meanwhile, spread marinara sauce at the bottom of another baking dish.
Once meatballs are cooked, transfer them to the baking dish with marinara sauce.
Cover the meatballs and sauce with shredded mozzarella cheese and sprinkle the grated Parmesan on top.
Return the dish to the oven and bake for another 20-25 minutes or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
Remove from the oven and let it cool for a while before serving. Garnish with freshly chopped basil.