Description

A cozy, creamy meatball casserole baked with pasta in a rich cheese sauce.

Ingredients

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1 lb ground beef

1/3 cup breadcrumbs

1 large egg

1/4 cup grated Parmesan

1 tsp dried Italian seasoning

1/2 tsp garlic powder

1/2 tsp onion powder

1/2 tsp salt

1/4 tsp black pepper

12 oz pasta (penne or fettuccine)

2 tbsp butter

2 tbsp all-purpose flour

2 cups chicken broth

1 cup heavy cream

1 cup shredded mozzarella

1/2 cup grated Parmesan

2 tbsp chopped parsley

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Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 375°F. Cook pasta until just shy of al dente, then drain.

2. In a bowl, mix ground beef, breadcrumbs, egg, Parmesan, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper. Roll into 1-inch meatballs.

3. Sear the meatballs in a skillet over medium heat until browned on all sides.

4. In the same skillet, melt butter, whisk in flour, and cook 1 minute. Slowly whisk in chicken broth and heavy cream until smooth. Stir in mozzarella and Parmesan until melted.

5. Combine cooked pasta with the creamy sauce and transfer to a baking dish. Nestle browned meatballs on top.

6. Bake 20-22 minutes, until bubbly and lightly golden.

7. Scatter parsley over the top and let rest a few minutes before serving.

Notes

Let the casserole rest a few minutes to help the sauce settle.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 35 minutes
Category: Dinner
Method: Baked
Cuisine: American