Meatball Casserole Recipe

Course: Dinner

Cuisine: American, Italian

Prep Time: 20

Cook Time: 50

Total Time: 1 10

Servings: people

Calories: 812kcal

Meatball Casserole features homemade beef meatballs baked to perfection with marinara sauce and cheese!

Step-by-step photos can be seen below the recipe card.

Preheat oven to 350°F.
Add the beef, egg, breadcrumbs, onions, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, pepper, and salt to a large bowl and stir to combine.
1 pound ground beef, 1 large egg, ¾ cup breadcrumbs, 1 tablespoon dried minced onions, 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, 1 teaspoon ground black pepper, ½ teaspoon kosher salt
Form 3-inch balls from the mixture, then place them in a 9x13-inch baking pan.
Bake for 20 minutes.
Pour the marinara sauce over the meatballs and stir to combine.
24 ounces marinara sauce
Turn the oven down to 300°F and bake again for 20 minutes.
Sprinkle the mozzarella cheese around the meatballs and sprinkle the Parmesan on top then bake for 10 more minutes.
8 ounces freshly shredded mozzarella cheese, ¼ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
Serve over spaghetti and with freshly minced parsley for garnish if desired.

A serving is approx. 3 meatballs and ¼-pound cooked pasta.

You can use a mix of ground veal, pork, and beef or try ground chicken or turkey meatballs.
You can use plain, Italian, or Panko breadcrumbs.
If you can't find dried minced onions, you can use 1 teaspoon of onion powder instead.
You can serve this dish with any type of pasta you like!
Use a high-quality, flavorful marinara sauce for the best taste.
Baking time may vary. The meatballs are finished cooking when they reach 160°F internally.
For crispier cheese, broil the casserole for a few minutes at the end of baking.

Storage: Store meatball casserole in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days or in the freezer for up to 3 months.