Meatball Casserole Dinner Idea (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
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1 pound rotini pasta
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2 cups marinara sauce
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20–24 cooked meatballs (thawed if frozen)
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2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
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½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
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2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
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1 teaspoon Italian seasoning (optional)
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½ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
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1 cup ricotta cheese (optional)
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1 small onion, diced and sautéed (optional)
# Instructions:
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Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
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Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook rotini until just shy of al dente. Drain.
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In a large bowl, toss the pasta with marinara sauce and any optional seasonings.
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Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish and spread the sauced pasta evenly across the bottom.
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Arrange the meatballs on top of the pasta.
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Sprinkle mozzarella and Parmesan cheese evenly over the meatballs.
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Cover loosely with foil and bake for 20 minutes.
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Remove foil and bake for another 10–15 minutes, until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
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Let rest for 5 minutes. Garnish with chopped parsley and serve warm.