92% would make again
Meatball Parm Bake
featured in Red Sauce Recipes
This classic Italian dish is made easy with this recipe. Juicy meatballs are baked in a delicious marinara sauce and topped with melted mozzarella cheese. Serve with pasta for a comforting and hearty meal.
Tasty Team
May 15, 2023
Ingredients
for 4 servings
- 1 baguette, 12-inch (30cm)
- 2 cups marinara sauce (520 g)
- 20 fully cooked meatballs
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese (200 g)
- 1 cup grated parmesan cheese (110 g)
- ¼ cup fresh basil (10 g), chopped
Nutrition Info
- Calories 749
- Fat 38g
- Carbs 56g
- Fiber 4g
- Sugar 11g
- Protein 45g
Estimated values based on one serving size.
Preparation
- Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C).
- Slice the baguette into 1-inch (3cm) chunks, then transfer to a 9x13 (23 x 33cm) baking dish.
- Toss the bread in half of the marinara, then sprinkle with half of the mozzarella on top.
- Nestle the meatballs into the bread mixture evenly, then cover with the remaining marinara and mozzarella.
- Sprinkle ¾ of the parmesan on top, saving the rest for garnish.
- Bake for 20 minutes until the cheese has melted and is starting to brown.
- Serve with the remaining parmesan and basil.
- Enjoy!
