One Pan Meatball Casserole
One Pan Meatball Casserole is an easy, dump it and forget, family favorites. I've included options for making it in the slow cooker or as a freezer meal!
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Instructions
Preheat oven to 425 degrees F.
In a 9x13 inch baking dish stir together uncooked pasta, marinara sauce, water, milk, spices and meatballs.
Cover tightly with aluminum foil and bake for 40 minutes.
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Want to make a smaller batch? Cut the recipe in half and bake in an 8’’ or similar size dish.
Make Ahead: This recipe can be assembled completely the night before, but I wouldn’t do it any sooner than that or the noodles may have a mushy texture after baking.
Freezing Instructions: Prepare the recipe up until baking. Cover with a double layer of aluminum foil and freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw in the fridge before baking, or to bake from froze, baked covered for 1 hour and 30 minutes, and uncovered for 15-20 minutes longer.
Slow Cooker: Prepare as directed, but leave out the milk and add an additional 24 oz jar of marinara sauce. Be sure the ziti noodles are covered with sauce. Cook on HIGH for 2 - 2 ½ hours, or LOW for 3 ⅓ -4 hours or until pasta is tender. Sprinkle mozzarella cheese on top during the last few minutes of cooking and return the lid to allow the cheese to melt. Optional-place under broiler for a few minutes to toast the cheesy top.
Instant Pot: Here is my very similar recipe for Instant Pot Penne Pasta with Meatballs.
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This was so easy to make, I couldn’t believe it. Most importantly, it tasted amazing and all three of our kids loved it (a rare happening). I’m so glad I came across this recipe.
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