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A bubbling dish of Creamy Meatball Pasta Bake with melted mozzarella and fresh parsley on top.

Creamy Cheesy Meatball Pasta Bake

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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 650
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 16 oz penne pasta
  • 24 oz marinara sauce
  • 1 lb frozen Italian meatballs, thawed
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
  • 2 cloves garlic , minced
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes
  • Fresh parsley for garnish

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a 9x13 inch baking dish.
  2. Boil a large pot of salted water and cook penne pasta until 2 minutes short of al dente; drain.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, combine the marinara sauce, heavy cream, minced garlic, dried oregano, and red pepper flakes.
  4. Fold the cooked pasta and meatballs into the sauce mixture until evenly coated.
  5. Transfer the mixture to the prepared baking dish.
  6. Top evenly with shredded mozzarella and grated parmesan cheese.
  7. Bake for 25 minutes until the sauce is bubbly and the cheese is melted and golden brown.
  8. Let stand for 5 minutes and garnish with fresh parsley before serving.