Cheesy Meatball Pasta Bake 🍝🧀

“One bite in, my husband said, ‘Whatever this is, don’t lose it.’ I printed the recipe immediately!” 😂
Creamy, cheesy, and packed with juicy meatballs — a comfort food classic the whole family will love!

Ingredients

• 500g (1 lb) cooked meatballs
• 300g (10 oz) pasta (penne or rigatoni)
• 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese 🧀
• 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 1 1/2 cups marinara or tomato sauce 🍅
• 1 cup heavy cream or milk
• 1 small onion, finely chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tsp Italian seasoning
• Salt & pepper to taste 🧂
• Fresh parsley for garnish 🌿

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
2. Boil pasta in salted water until al dente. Drain and set aside.
3. In a skillet, heat olive oil and sauté onion and garlic until soft and fragrant.
4. Stir in marinara sauce, heavy cream, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Simmer for 5 minutes.
5. Add the cooked pasta and meatballs to the sauce, stirring to coat evenly.
6. Transfer everything to a baking dish and top with mozzarella and Parmesan cheese.
7. Bake uncovered for 20 minutes, or until bubbly and golden on top.
8. Garnish with chopped parsley and serve warm. 😋