Baked Penne Casserole
Penne pasta and meatballs in a tomato sauce, topped with mozza cheese and baked until bubbly!
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Ingredients
6 servings
- 12 ounces penne (cooked al dente)
- 1 pound prepared meatballs (or recipe below)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 small onion (chopped)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 24 ounces marinara sauce (or pasta sauce)
- 14.5 ounces fire-roasted diced tomatoes (with juices)
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley (or 1 teaspoon dried)
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
Steps
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Preheat oven to 375°F.
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Place meatballs in a 9x13 pan and bake 20 minutes (or according to recipe or package directions).
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Meanwhile, heat oil over medium heat. Add onion and garlic and cook 4-5 minutes or until softened.
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Remove the meatballs from the oven. Drain fat if there is a lot in the bottom, if there is a little bit you can leave it for flavor.
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Add cooked penne, and remaining ingredients to the 9x13 pan with the meatballs. Stir to combine.
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Top with cheese and bake an additional 20 minutes or until heated through. Garnish with parsley if desired.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
508
kkal
Protein
28g
(28%)
Carbs
54g
(53%)
Fat
19g
(19%)
Macronutrients
Calories50825% DV
Protein28g56% DV
Carbs54g18% DV
Fat19g29% DV
*DV = Daily Value based on a 2,000 calorie diet
💰 Cost Estimate
Total Ingredients
Rp 17.400
Per Serving
Rp 2.900/serving
🏠 Save ~Rp 34.800 compared to buying!
📋 Price Breakdown (11% ingredients detected)
| Ingredient | Amount | Unit Price | Subtotal |
|---|---|---|---|
| penne | 12 ounces | - | - |
| prepared meatballs | 1 pound | - | - |
| olive oil | 1 tablespoon | - | - |
| small onion | 1 | - | - |
| garlic | 2 cloves | - | - |
| marinara sauce | 24 ounces | - | - |
| fire-roasted diced tomatoes | 14.5 ounces | Rp 12.000/kg | Rp 17.400 |
| chopped fresh parsley | 1 tablespoon | - | - |
| shredded mozzarella cheese | 1 cup | - | - |
*Estimated market prices, may vary by region
Source: Spend With Pennies
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