Name: Meatball Casserole Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 55 min
Cuisine: Italian-American
Ingredients: 1 pound ground beef; 1/2 pound Italian sausage (casings removed); 1/2 cup breadcrumbs; 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese; 1 egg; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1 teaspoon dried oregano; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon black pepper; 3 cups marinara sauce; 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese; 1/2 cup shredded provolone cheese; 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley; Olive oil, for greasing

Description

This hearty Meatball Casserole combines juicy homemade meatballs with rich marinara sauce and gooey melted cheeses for a delicious Italian-American comfort meal. Baked until bubbly and golden, it’s perfect served over pasta, rice, or in sub rolls for sandwiches.

Ingredients

Scale

Meatballs

1 pound ground beef
1/2 pound Italian sausage (casings removed)
1/2 cup breadcrumbs
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 egg
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Assembly & Topping

3 cups marinara sauce
2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
1/2 cup shredded provolone cheese
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
Olive oil, for greasing

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Instructions

Preheat Oven and Prepare Dish: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish with olive oil to prevent sticking.
Mix Meatball Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine ground beef, Italian sausage, breadcrumbs, grated Parmesan, egg, minced garlic, oregano, salt, and black pepper. Mix gently until just combined to keep meatballs tender.
Form Meatballs: Shape the mixture into 1½-inch meatballs, ensuring they are uniform in size for even cooking. Place them in a single layer inside the prepared baking dish.
Add Marinara Sauce: Pour the marinara sauce evenly over the meatballs, making sure they are mostly covered to keep them moist during baking.
Bake Covered: Cover the baking dish with foil and bake for 25 minutes. This step cooks the meatballs through and allows flavors to meld.
Add Cheese and Finish Baking: Remove the foil, sprinkle mozzarella and provolone cheeses evenly over the meatballs, and return the dish to the oven. Bake uncovered for another 15-20 minutes until the cheese is melted, bubbly, and golden, and the meatballs are fully cooked.
Garnish and Serve: Remove from oven and garnish with chopped fresh parsley. Serve immediately over pasta, rice, or on sub rolls for delicious meatball sandwiches.

Notes

Serve over pasta, rice, or in sub rolls for sandwiches.
For a low-carb version, substitute almond flour for breadcrumbs.
This casserole can be assembled ahead and frozen before baking for convenience.