Oven Baked 4-Ingredients Sheet Pan Meatball Pasta 🍝🔥
A hearty, cheesy pasta bake with juicy meatballs, rich tomato sauce, and golden melted cheese—all made with just 4 simple ingredients.
Ingredients đź›’
- 4 cups cooked rotini pasta
- 2 cups marinara or tomato sauce
- 12–15 pre‑cooked meatballs
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
Instructions 👩‍🍳
- Prep: Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F). Line a sheet pan or baking dish with foil.
- Layer: Spread cooked pasta evenly on the pan. Pour marinara sauce over pasta and toss lightly.
- Add meatballs: Arrange meatballs on top of pasta.
- Cheese: Sprinkle mozzarella generously over the dish.
- Bake: Place in oven for 20–25 minutes until cheese is melted, bubbly, and golden.
- Serve: Garnish with fresh parsley if desired. Enjoy hot.
Tips 🌟
- Extra flavor: Add garlic powder or Italian seasoning to the sauce.
- Variation: Use spicy meatballs or swap mozzarella for cheddar.
- Serving idea: Pair with garlic bread and a crisp salad.
Details
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: ~35 minutes
- Servings: 4–6
Caption & Engagement
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