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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.

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Ingredients

number of servings
8

For Meatballs:

  • 1 lb ground ​beef Added to
  • 12 Cup breadcrumbs Added to
  • 12 Cup parmesan Added to
  • 12 Cup Freshly Chopped Parsley Added to
  • 14 Cup milk Added to
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced Added to
  • 1 large Egg Added to
  • salt and black pepper to taste Added to

For Casserole:

  • 2 cups marinara sauce Added to
  • 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese Added to
  • 14 Cup freshly grated Parmesan Added to
  • Freshly Chopped Basil for garnishing Added to
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Directions

60 min.
1. Step

Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).

2. Step

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.

3. Step

Place the meatballs in a baking dish and bake them for 15 minutes or until they are cooked through.

4. Step

Meanwhile, spread marinara sauce at the bottom of another baking dish.

5. Step

Once meatballs are cooked, transfer them to the baking dish with marinara sauce.

6. Step

Cover the meatballs and sauce with shredded mozzarella cheese and sprinkle the grated Parmesan on top.

7. Step

Return the dish to the oven and bake for another 20-25 minutes or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.

8. Step

Remove from the oven and let it cool for a while before serving. Garnish with freshly chopped basil.

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