Meatball Casserole

Dump everything into a casserole dish, then bake. It's that easy.

By Jackie Freeman | Published on December 9, 2023

Ingredients
Cooking spray

1 (16-oz.) package frozen fully-cooked meatballs, thawed

1 (16-oz.) package uncooked fusilli pasta

1 (24-oz.) jar marinara sauce

2 cups chicken broth

1 cup whole milk

3 Tbsp. chopped fresh basil, divided

1/2 tsp. kosher salt

1/4 tsp. freshly ground black pepper

2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese

1/2 cup shredded Parmesan cheese

Directions
Step 1

Prepare oven and baking dish:

Preheat the oven to 425°F. Prepare a 13- x 9-inch broiler safe baking dish with cooking spray.

Step 2

Add ingredients to baking dish, and bake:

In prepared dish, combine the meatballs, pasta, marinara sauce, broth, milk, 2 tablespoons of chopped basil, salt, and
pepper.
Cover the casserole tightly with aluminum foil and bake for 40 minutes.
Step 3

Check pasta:
Carefully remove the dish from the oven, stir, and check the pasta for doneness. It should be al dente (almost entirely
cooked, but still a little firm). If not cooked enough, cover the dish and return to the oven for an additional 5 to 10
minutes until the pasta is cooked through.

Step 4

Add cheese:
Remove the dish from the oven, and sprinkle the mozzarella, Parmesan, and remaining 1 tablespoon basil over the top.
Bake, uncovered, until the cheese is melted, about 5 minutes.

Step 5

Broil topping:
If desired, for a crispier cheese topping, broil the casserole for 1-3 minutes until browned.