Cheesy 5-Ingredient Meatball Casserole Recipe Is an Easy Fan Favorite Casseroles Beef Dinner Italian Recipes

Meatballs are always a family favorite for dinner, so this easy meatball casserole recipe can become a go-to recipe for those busy weeknights (or anytime). This cheesy casserole recipe is a true fan favorite.

You only need five simple ingredients to make this meatball casserole recipe. Here's what you need: pre-made meatballs, spaghetti sauce, baby spinach, ricotta cheese and mozzarella cheese. The Parmesan cheese and basil are optional garnishes. You bake up this meaty casserole until it's a pan of cheesy goodness, then sink your teeth into the deliciousness.

Serve this easy meatball casserole with pasta or garlic bread and a salad for a hearty, family-friendly meal in less than one hour. It's perfect for any weeknight dinner.

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Cuisine: Italian
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 50 minutes
Total Time: 55 minutes
Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 2 packages pre-made meatballs (or your favorite homemade meatball recipe)
• 1 jar (24 ounces) spaghetti sauce
• 3 cups baby spinach
• 1 cup ricotta cheese
• 1 1/2 cups grated mozzarella cheese
• grated Parmesan cheese and fresh basil, for serving (optional) 

Helpful Products

• Cutting Board
• Chef Knife
• Measuring Cups
• Salt and Pepper
• Baking Dishes
• Rubber Spatula
• Mixing Bowl
• Grater
• Nonstick Cooking Spray
• Airtight Containers
• Pepper Grinder

Recipe Notes

• You can use Monterey Jack or even Gruyere cheese instead of mozzarella. 
• For a spicy kick, add a sprinkle of crushed red pepper flakes.
• Add some Parmesan cheese and basil as optional garnishes.
• To make this casserole gluten-free, make sure the meatballs and sauce you use are gluten-free.

• Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator. The casserole freezes well and reheats easily in the microwave.

Here's how to make it:

1. Bake the meatballs on a baking sheet at 375 degrees F for about 20 minutes. 
2. Combine the spaghetti sauce and spinach. Pour into a 13x9-inch baking pan. Top with the meatballs.
3. Add dollops of ricotta cheese around the meatballs. Sprinkle with the mozzarella cheese. Pop back into the 375-degree F oven for about 30 minutes. 
4. Serve with grated Parmesan and chopped fresh basil, if desired. 

Nutrition Facts Per Serving

Calories: 165

Total Fat: 8.2g

Saturated Fat: 4.1g

Cholesterol: 19mg

Sodium: 645mg

Total Carbohydrate: 14.8g

Dietary Fiber: 3g

Total Sugars: 9.9g

Protein: 10.1g

Vitamin D 0mcg

Calcium: 149mg

Iron: 1mg

Potassium: 466mg

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