Meatball Lasagna Bake

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Ingredients

  • 1 (12 ounce) package bow tie pasta (or your choice)
  • 1 (26 1/2 ounce) can pasta sauce
  • 1 egg, beaten
  • 1 (15 ounce) container ricotta cheese
  • 1 cup shredded parmesan cheese, divided
  • 1 (16 ounce) bag frozen meatballs, thawed and cut in half
  • 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese

Instructions

  1. Heat oven to 350°F. Spray 9 x 13-inch baking dish with cooking spray.
  2. Cook pasta to desired tenderness; drain, return to pan and add half of sauce.
  3. Spoon half of this into prepared dish.
  4. Combine egg, ricotta cheese, and 1/2 of Parmesan cheese; spread evenly over pasta.
  5. Top with meatballs and sprinkle with mozzarella cheese.
  6. Top with remaining pasta, spreading evenly.
  7. Pour remaining sauce over pasta, spreading evenly.
  8. Sprinkle with remaining 1/2 cup of Parmesan cheese.
  9. Cover with foil, and bake for 1 hour or until bubbly.
  10. Uncover and bake 5 more minutes or until cheese melts.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

440 kcal 22% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 25.7g 51% DV
Total Fat 16.7g 21% DV
Carbs 46.8g 17% DV
Fiber 1.4g 5% DV
Sugar 2.7g 5% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 822.8mg 36% DV
Potassium 519.5mg 11% DV
Cholesterol 116.5mg 39% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 121.3mcg 13% DV
Vitamin C 1.1mg 1% DV
Vitamin D 0.3mcg 1% DV
Calcium 519.5mg 40% DV
Iron 2.8mg 16% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).

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