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Easy Pasta Bake with Mostaccioli and Meatballs

Easy Pasta Bake with Mostaccioli and Meatballs

4.7

Prep
5 min
Cook
35 min
Total
40 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  2. 2 Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 11 minutes. Drain.
  3. 3 Transfer pasta to a large glass baking dish. The pasta should reach about halfway to the rim of the dish. Cover with as much spaghetti sauce as you like, but at least enough to almost cover pasta.
  4. 4 Place meatballs in a microwave-safe dish and heat in the microwave for about 3 minutes. Spread out over pasta. Cover entirely with mozzarella cheese.
  5. 5 Bake in the preheated oven until heated through and cheese is completely melted, 15 to 20 minutes.

By VIOLET2004

Meatball Sub Casserole

Meatball Sub Casserole

4.3

Prep
10 min
Cook
50 min
Total
60 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).
  2. 2 Heat garlic bread with spread side up on a baking sheet in the preheated oven until warm and golden brown, 10 to 12 minutes. Set aside to cool.
  3. 3 Reduce oven temperature to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  4. 4 Bring spaghetti sauce to a boil in a large pot. Place frozen meatballs into sauce. Reduce heat to low and simmer until meatballs are heated through, about 20 minutes.
  5. 5 Tear garlic bread into bite-size pieces and spread into bottom of a 9x13-inch baking dish. Pour spaghetti sauce and meatballs over garlic bread, coating bread with sauce and distributing meatballs evenly. Spread mozzarella cheese over top in a layer, followed by a layer of Parmesan cheese.
  6. 6 Bake casserole until cheese has melted, 20 to 25 minutes.

By sarabrola

Meatball Pasta Bake

Meatball Pasta Bake

4.8

Prep
15 min
Cook
45 min
Total
60 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add ziti and cook, stirring occasionally, about 3 minutes less than the package instructions, about 8 minutes. Drain pasta.
  2. 2 Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease a 13x9 inch baking dish.
  3. 3 Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat and cook meatballs until browned on all sides, about 5 minutes. Add marinara sauce and ricotta cheese; mix to combine. Add cooked pasta and mix to combine. Season with Italian seasoning and garlic powder.
  4. 4 Cover the bottom of the prepared baking dish with a layer of sauce without meatballs. Sprinkle 1 cup mozzarella cheese on top. Add another layer of sauce with meatballs on top and sprinkle with 1/3 cup Parmesan cheese. Add another layer of 1 cup mozzarella cheese. Add the rest of the sauce and meatball mixture on top, followed by remaining 1 cup mozzarella cheese and 1/3 cup Parmesan cheese. Cover baking dish with aluminum foil.
  5. 5 Bake in the preheated oven until cheese is melted, 20 to 30 minutes.
  6. 6 Remove foil and bake until cheese starts to turn golden brown, 10 to 20 minutes. Enjoy!

By Karla Harmer

Meatball Grinders with a Yummy Sauce

Meatball Grinders with a Yummy Sauce

4.6

Prep
5 min
Cook
20 min
Total
25 min

Instructions

  1. 1 In a large saucepan, mix pizza sauce, apple jelly, Italian seasoning, salt and pepper. Bring to a low boil over medium heat.
  2. 2 Place frozen meatballs into the sauce mixture. Cover and simmer over medium heat for 20 minutes, or until meatballs are done, stirring occasionally.
  3. 3 While the meatballs are cooking, preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Place the split hoagie rolls on a large baking sheet.
  4. 4 Place several meatballs and desired amount of sauce in each roll. Layer with mozzarella cheese. Place in the preheated oven for 2 to 3 minutes, or until cheese is melted.

By Krystal

Hearty Italian Meatball Soup

Hearty Italian Meatball Soup

4.7

Prep
10 min
Cook
20 min
Total
30 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Combine tomatoes, beef broth, water, and Italian seasoning in a large pot; bring to a boil.
  2. 2 Add frozen meatballs, Italian-blend vegetables, and pasta; bring to a boil, then reduce heat to medium-low. Cook until meatballs are heated through and pasta is tender, about 10 minutes.
  3. 3 Divide soup among bowls; garnish with Parmesan cheese.

By Suzanne Call

Instant Pot Italian Wedding Soup

Instant Pot Italian Wedding Soup

4.8

Prep
10 min
Cook
30 min
Total
55 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Gather all ingredients.
  2. 2 Turn on a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot) and select Sauté function. Pour in olive oil and heat until hot. Cook and stir carrots, celery, and onion in hot oil until tender, 4 to 5 minutes.
  3. 3 Season with parsley, basil, and pepper. Pour in chicken broth and add meatballs. Close and lock the lid. Close the valve and select the Soup function according to manufacturer's instructions; set the timer for 3 minutes. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for pressure to build.
  4. 4 Release pressure carefully using the quick-release method according to manufacturer's instructions, about 5 minutes. Unlock and remove the lid. Stir in pasta. Replace the lid. Close the valve and select the Soup function according to manufacturer's instructions; set the timer for 3 minutes. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for pressure to build.
  5. 5 Release pressure carefully using the quick-release method according to manufacturer's instructions, about 5 minutes. Unlock and remove the lid. Stir in spinach. Let soup sit until spinach is wilted and pasta is fully cooked, about 5 minutes. Season with salt.
  6. 6 Ladle into bowls and top with Parmesan cheese.

By Bren

KK's Italian Meatball Soup

KK's Italian Meatball Soup

4.7

Prep
20 min
Cook
25 min
Total
45 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Heat oil in a large pot over high heat. Saute onion, carrots, celery, and garlic until onion is pale golden, about 4 minutes. Pour broth and water into pot; cover the pot and bring mixture to a boil.
  2. 2 Stir beans and meatballs into broth mixture; bring to a boil, reduce heat to medium-low, cover the pot, and simmer, stirring occasionally, until vegetables are tender and meatballs are heated through, about 20 minutes.
  3. 3 Mix spinach, Asiago cheese, salt, and pepper into soup; simmer until spinach wilts, about 1 minute.

By Tellico Cook

Italian Sunday Sauce

Italian Sunday Sauce

4.9

Prep
20 min
Cook
280 min
Total
300 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Gather all ingredients.
  2. 2 Sprinkle neck bones on all sides with salt and pepper.
  3. 3 Heat 4 teaspoons oil in a large, heavy-bottomed stockpot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Place neck bones in the pot and cook for 6 minutes, flipping halfway through. Transfer to a plate.
  4. 4 Add sausage links to the drippings and brown for 3 minutes on each side, adding remaining oil as needed. Set aside with the pork.
  5. 5 Add onion to the drippings and season with salt. Cook, stirring often, until onion is soft and translucent, about 5 minutes. Add garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute. Stir in tomato paste and cook for 1 minute.
  6. 6 Add tomato puree and crushed tomatoes, than add water and sugar; cook, stirring constantly, until smooth. Add bay leaf. Rub basil and oregano between your fingers to release the aroma and add to the sauce.
  7. 7 Slice sausages into large chunks and return to the pot with the neck bones; bring to a simmer, stirring occasionally. Add meatballs, reduce heat to low, and simmer, stirring occasionally, for 4 to 6 hours.
  8. 8 Remove neck bones and bay leaf. Remove any meat remaining on the bones, shred, and return to the sauce.
  9. 9 Serve and enjoy!

By Nicole McLaughlin

How to Cook Frozen Meatballs in the Air Fryer

How to Cook Frozen Meatballs in the Air Fryer

5.0

Prep
5 min
Cook
8 min
Total
13 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 380 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  2. 2 Spread out frozen meatballs in a single layer in the air fryer basket. Spray tops with cooking spray.
  3. 3 Cook in the air fryer for 4 minutes. Shake, and cook for an additional 4 minutes.

By Soup Loving Nicole

Meatballs and Sauce

Meatballs and Sauce

4.5

Prep
485 min
Cook
60 min
Total
545 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Combine meatballs, mushroom soup, water, and sour cream. Cover and refrigerate overnight so that the meatballs can absorb the flavors.
  2. 2 Pour the mixture into a slow cooker and heat until the meatballs are heated through. Serve hot.

By Tom

Easy Sweet and Spicy Meatballs

Easy Sweet and Spicy Meatballs

4.0

Prep
5 min
Cook
240 min
Total
245 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Pour taco sauce and grape jelly into slow cooker; whisk to integrate jelly into sauce.
  2. 2 Gently drop meatballs into the sauce.
  3. 3 Cook on Low until sauce is warm and meatballs are tender and flavorful, about 4 hours.

By Jeniflower

Cranberry Chipotle Meatballs

Cranberry Chipotle Meatballs

4.6

Prep
10 min
Cook
240 min
Total
250 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place the meatballs into a slow cooker. In a bowl, mash the cranberry sauce roughly, and mix with the pineapple chunks, brown sugar, and chipotle chile. Pour the sauce over the meatballs, and stir to combine. Cover the cooker, set to Low setting, and cook until the sauce is thickened and the meatballs have absorbed the sauce flavors, 4 to 5 hours. Serve with toothpicks.

By Jshot21

Easy Meatball Casserole

Easy Meatball Casserole

4.4

Prep
5 min
Cook
30 min
Total
35 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  2. 2 Mix meatballs, asparagus, chicken broth, tomato soup, instant rice, and Italian seasoning in a large bowl. Pour into a 9x13-inch baking dish.
  3. 3 Bake in the preheated oven until rice is tender, about 30 minutes.

By akashasway

Easy Instant Pot® Cocktail Meatballs

Easy Instant Pot® Cocktail Meatballs

4.6

Prep
5 min
Cook
15 min
Total
25 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Turn on a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot®) and select Saute function. Add apricot preserves, barbecue sauce, water, and crushed red pepper and whisk together. Add meatballs and stir to coat.
  2. 2 Close and lock the lid; turn venting knob to sealing. Select high pressure according to manufacturer's instructions; set timer for 5 minutes. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for pressure to build.
  3. 3 Release pressure carefully using the quick-release method according to manufacturer's instructions, about 5 minutes. Unlock and remove the lid.
  4. 4 Arrange meatballs on a platter with toothpicks and additional crushed red pepper, if desired.

By France Cevallos

Grape Jelly Meatballs

Grape Jelly Meatballs

4.8

Prep
10 min
Cook
180 min
Total
190 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Gather all ingredients.
  2. 2 Combine grape jelly, chili sauce, and cayenne pepper in a saucepan over medium-high heat; cook until warm, 5 to 10 minutes.
  3. 3 Place meatballs in a slow cooker and top with grape jelly mixture.
  4. 4 Cook on Low for 3 to 4 hours.
  5. 5 Serve warm and enjoy!

By whatsup12399

Cheesy Italian Meatball Pockets

Cheesy Italian Meatball Pockets

4.4

Prep
15 min
Cook
15 min
Total
30 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. 2 Place marinara sauce in a medium bowl and add meatballs halves; toss to coat in the sauce.
  3. 3 Remove crescent dough sheet from the can and place on a lightly floured surface. Shape the dough into a well defined rectangle and cut into 4 equal rectangles.
  4. 4 Place 6 meatball halves cut-side down onto one of the rectangles, leaving a 1/2-inch border. Spoon a bit of the sauce over the meatballs and top with 3 tablespoons Italian cheese. Repeat with another rectangle.
  5. 5 Brush the border of each rectangle with beaten egg. Cover fillings with remaining rectangles, pinching edges with your fingers and straightening them as you go. Crimp the edges with a fork. Transfer both pockets to the baking sheet using a spatula. Brush with some beaten egg and sprinkle with Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese.
  6. 6 Bake in the preheated oven until golden brown, about 15 minutes. Serve with remaining marinara sauce for dipping.

By Kim's Cooking Now

One-Dish Meatball and Ravioli Casserole

One-Dish Meatball and Ravioli Casserole

4.7

Prep
10 min
Cook
40 min
Total
50 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Spray a 9x13-inch casserole dish with olive oil spray.
  2. 2 Pour about 1/2 of the marinara sauce into the bottom of the dish. In a single layer, place 1/2 of frozen ravioli on the sauce along with 1/2 of meatballs, and 1 cup mozzarella cheese.
  3. 3 Place the remaining ravioli, meatballs, marinara sauce, and mozzarella cheese in that order on the casserole; sprinkle with Parmesan cheese and red pepper flakes. Cover with aluminum foil.
  4. 4 Bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes. Remove the foil, and bake until casserole is bubbly and cheese is melted, about 20 minutes more. Sprinkle with additional grated Parmesan, if desired.

By lutzflcat

Anna's Amazing Easy Pleasy Meatballs over Buttered Noodles

Anna's Amazing Easy Pleasy Meatballs over Buttered Noodles

4.4

Prep
15 min
Cook
180 min
Total
195 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Mix together condensed soups and sour cream in a slow cooker until well combined. Stir in meatballs. Cook on High for 3 to 4 hours.
  2. 2 Fill a large pot with lightly salted water and bring to a boil. Cook egg noodles in boiling water until tender yet firm to the bite, 7 to 9 minutes. Drain.
  3. 3 Toss cooked noodles with butter in a large bowl until well coated. Serve meatballs and sauce over buttered noodles.

By QUEENGODDESSNANCE

Holiday Buffet Meatballs

Holiday Buffet Meatballs

5.0

Prep
10 min
Cook
35 min
Total
45 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (160 degrees C). Place meatballs in a casserole dish.
  2. 2 Bake in preheated oven until warmed through, about 10 minutes.
  3. 3 Combine ketchup, brown sugar, vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, mustard, cloves, garlic salt, and beef bouillon cube in a saucepan; bring to a boil, stirring often. Reduce heat to low and simmer for 5 minutes. Pour sauce over meatballs; cover dish with aluminum foil.
  4. 4 Continue baking in oven until meatballs are hot, about 20 minutes.

By SAXEYGIRL

Slow Cooker Pineapple-BBQ Meatballs

Slow Cooker Pineapple-BBQ Meatballs

4.6

Prep
5 min
Cook
120 min
Total
125 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Combine frozen meatballs, barbeque sauce, pineapple chunks and juice, onion, bell pepper, and garlic powder in a slow cooker. Mix all ingredients together until the meatballs are well covered with sauce using a large spoon. Put the lid on the slow cooker.
  2. 2 Cook on Low for 4 to 6 hours, or High for 2 to 3 hours. Stir well before serving.

By Tammy Lynn

Mummified Meatballs in Crispy Potato Skin Coffins

Mummified Meatballs in Crispy Potato Skin Coffins

4.2

Prep
20 min
Cook
25 min
Total
45 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
  2. 2 Pierce potatoes with a fork and microwave for 10 minutes. Let cool until safe to handle. Cut in half lengthwise and scoop out most of the flesh, leaving 1/2 inch around the shell. Discard flesh or save for another use.
  3. 3 Place potato halves cut-side down on a baking sheet. Rub each half with 1 teaspoon olive oil. Flip potatoes over. Sprinkle each with 1/4 teaspoon Italian seasoning and 1 teaspoon Parmesan cheese.
  4. 4 Bake in the preheated oven until shells are crisp, 12 to 15 minutes.
  5. 5 Meanwhile, place meatballs on microwave-safe plates. Cover with paper towels. Microwave until hot, 70 to 75 seconds per batch. Let rest until cool enough to not melt the cheese.
  6. 6 Wrap 1/4 of the cheese strings around 3 meatballs to create a mummy effect. Repeat with remaining cheese and meatballs.
  7. 7 Remove potato skin coffins from the oven and place a mummy in each coffin. Apply candy eyeballs.

By Soup Loving Nicole

Honey Garlic Meatballs

Honey Garlic Meatballs

4.7

Prep
10 min
Cook
240 min
Total
310 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Combine ketchup, brown sugar, honey, garlic, chile-garlic sauce, soy sauce, and five-spice powder together in a bowl. Let sauce stand at room temperature for 1 hour.
  2. 2 Add frozen meatballs to a slow cooker. Pour sauce over meatballs and toss gently to coat.
  3. 3 Cook on Low for 4 hours, stirring occasionally.

By C R Henning

Bavarian Style Meatballs

Bavarian Style Meatballs

4.5

Prep
5 min
Cook
240 min
Total
245 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Mix sauerkraut, cranberry sauce, chili sauce, water, and brown sugar together in a mixing bowl until well combined.
  2. 2 Place meatballs into a slow cooker. Pour in sauce and mix until meatballs are coated. Cover and cook on Medium, stirring occasionally, until an instant-read thermometer inserted into the center reads at least 160 degrees F (71 degrees C), about 4 hours.

By Ter Denlinger

Spaghetti and Meatballs Muffin Bites

Spaghetti and Meatballs Muffin Bites

4.2

Prep
15 min
Cook
35 min
Total
65 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook spaghetti in the boiling water, stirring occasionally, until cooked through but firm to the bite, about 7 minutes. Drain and toss in a bowl with olive oil, then refrigerate until cool, about 15 minutes.
  2. 2 Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Spray a 12-cup muffin tin with cooking spray.
  3. 3 Toss cooled spaghetti with 1 cup Parmesan cheese. Divide spaghetti between the prepared muffin cups, arranging noodles in each cup to create "nests" for the meatballs.
  4. 4 Top each nest with 1 tablespoon pasta sauce, 1 meatball, and 1 more tablespoon pasta sauce, respectively. Sprinkle remaining Parmesan cheese over the tops of each nest.
  5. 5 Bake in the preheated oven until pasta and meatballs are heated through and cheese melts, 20 to 25 minutes. Cool slightly before transferring muffin bites to a serving platter.

By Snacking in the Kitchen

Tiffany's Sweet and Spicy Meatballs

Tiffany's Sweet and Spicy Meatballs

4.5

Prep
Cook
Total

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat oven to 450 degrees F. Line a 15x10x1-inch baking pan with Reynolds Wrap® Heavy Duty Aluminum Foil; set aside.
  2. 2 Combine sweet and sour sauce, garlic salt and red pepper flakes in a large bowl. Add meatballs, bell pepper and pineapple. Stir to coat evenly. Arrange in even layer in foil-lined pan.
  3. 3 Bake 25 minutes or until meatballs are hot; stirring once during baking. Spoon sauce over meatballs. Serve warm.

By Reynolds KitchensR

Famous Meatballs

Famous Meatballs

4.5

Prep
10 min
Cook
130 min
Total
140 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Pour pineapple chunks with juice into a saucepan. Mix in green bell pepper, brown sugar, cornstarch, soy sauce, and lemon juice; stir until sugar and cornstarch dissolve.
  2. 2 Bring mixture to a boil; cook and stir until thickened, about 10 minutes.
  3. 3 Place meatballs in a slow cooker; pour pineapple mixture over meatballs.
  4. 4 Cook on Medium for 2 hours, stirring every 30 minutes.

By loves2bake