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Old Fashioned Meatballs In Tomato Sauce Casserole Recipe

Skip the stovetop browning! This easy Old Fashioned Meatball Casserole recipe delivers juicy beef and Italian sausage meatballs baked to perfection in a rich tomato sauce. Topped with melty Romano cheese, this comforting dish is a family favorite. The oven does all the work, infusing the sauce with incredible meatball flavor.

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 50 mins
Calories 198.7 kcal
Protein 25g
Rating 5.0 (1 Reviews)
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Ingredients for Old Fashioned Meatballs In Tomato Sauce Casserole

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How to Make Old Fashioned Meatballs In Tomato Sauce Casserole

  1. Remove 1 lb ground beef and 1 lb Italian sausage from refrigerator 30-60 minutes before cooking.
  2. Place 1 cup breadcrumbs in a large bowl and stir in 1/3 cup water. Let sit for 5 minutes to absorb.
  3. Add 2 large eggs, 2 cloves minced garlic, 1/2 cup grated Romano cheese, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper to the breadcrumb mixture. Mix well.
  4. Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C).
  5. Gently incorporate the ground beef and sausage into the breadcrumb mixture using a fork. Avoid overmixing.
  6. Form the mixture into 12 even-sized meatballs (approximately 2 inches in diameter).
  7. Arrange meatballs in a single layer in a 9x13 inch baking dish, leaving about 1 inch between each.
  8. In a separate saucepan, sauté 2 cloves minced garlic in 2 tablespoons olive oil over medium heat for 1 minute until fragrant.
  9. Add 28 ounces (2 (28 ounce) cans) crushed tomatoes, 1/2 cup water, 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper to the saucepan. Stir to combine.
  10. Pour the tomato sauce evenly over and around the meatballs in the baking dish.
  11. Sprinkle the top generously with 1/2 cup grated Romano cheese.
  12. Bake in the center of the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the meatballs are cooked through and the cheese is melted and bubbly.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

14 g

Sugar

1g

Fat

24g

Carbs

1g

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