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Meatball Casserole Recipe

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The mini meatballs in this dish have lots of flavor and give you plenty per serving. If you're cooking for more than two, simply double the recipe and bake in an 8-in. x 8-in. baking dish. Cook until cheese is nice and melted. Anu Riley - Boise, Idaho

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Meatball Casserole Recipe

Prep: 40 min. Bake: 20 min.

Yield: 2 Servings

40 20 60

Ingredients

3/4 cup uncooked whole wheat penne pasta
2 tablespoons seasoned bread crumbs
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese, divided
2 tablespoons egg substitute
1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1/8 teaspoon onion powder
Dash salt
Dash garlic powder
1/4 pound lean ground turkey
3/4 cup marinara sauce or meatless spaghetti sauce
1/4 cup 2% cottage cheese
1/4 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese

Directions

Cook pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a small bowl, combine the bread crumbs, 2 tablespoons Parmesan cheese, egg substitute, Italian seasoning, onion powder, salt and garlic powder. Crumble turkey over mixture and mix well.
Shape into 1/2-in. balls; place on a baking sheet coated with cooking spray. Bake at 350° for 9-11 minutes or until no longer pink.
Drain pasta and meatballs. In a small bowl, combine meatballs with marinara sauce. Spoon half of mixture into a 1-qt. baking dish coated with cooking spray. Top with half of the pasta, cottage cheese and mozzarella; sprinkle with 1 tablespoon Parmesan cheese. Repeat layers.
Cover and bake at 350° for 20-25 minutes or until cheese is melted. Yield: 2 servings.

Nutritional Facts 1 serving equals 453 calories, 12 g fat (5 g saturated fat), 66 mg cholesterol, 804 mg sodium, 55 g carbohydrate, 5 g fiber, 30 g protein.

Originally published as Meatball Casserole in Healthy Cooking December/January 2009, p65

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Reviewed on Jan. 24, 2011 by Vickibement

I had to be out of the house during the time I usually cook, but wanted supper ready so I put the layers in the crock pot to melt the cheese for a couple of hours while I was out so I didn't need to use the oven.

I also used ready made meatballs.

Reviewed on Dec. 16, 2010 by cee-jay

I think sliced olives might be good with this casserole. My DH who doesn't like tomatoes said it was too tomato-y. I'd like to make it over with a cheese or white sauce? How can I do this? Any ideas?

Reviewed on Oct. 06, 2010 by lpeters86

This was a very simple and easy recipe to make and VERY DELICIOUS! The turkey meatballs had tons of great flavors. My guests for dinner really enjoyed it.