Baked Meatball Parmesan Casserole

YIELD 6 servings

ACTIVE TIME 25 min

TOTAL TIME 1 hour 25 min

INGREDIENTS

• 1 1/2 pounds meatloaf mix (beef, pork, veal combo)

• 4 cloves garlic-roughly chopped, not minced

• a handful of chopped parsley

• 1 cup bread crumbs

• 1 cup shredded Parmesan cheese (not grated)

• 2 eggs

• salt to taste

• Sauce of your choice (approx two 24-oz jars)

• Mozzarella cheese

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Mix all of the above meatball ingredients and form your meatballs-not too large.

1. Pour 1-2 Tablespoons oil on a baking stone or pan with sides and bake at 400 for 20 minutes.

2. Lower oven to 375.

3. Pour some sauce in the bottom of a 9x13 casserole dish.

4. Lay meatballs on top of the sauce. Cover with more sauce and dress the top up with lots of mozzarella.

5. Cover with foil and bake for 20 mins.

6. Remove foil and bake an additional 20 mins or until meatballs are cooked through and cheese is browning.

7. For the last 4 minutes raise the oven temp to 400 to help the browning.

NUTRITION

Calories 427

Total Fat 25.4g

Sodium 1254mg

Total Carbohydrates 12.1g

Dietary Fiber 2.5g

Protein 38.6g