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The Ultimate Meatball Casserole – vegetarian recipe
Stav Kogan

The Ultimate Meatball Casserole

Get all the comforting, saucy, cheesy goodness of a meatball sub in a simple, low-carb casserole. This weeknight hero uses pre-made freezer meatballs, bubbling marinara, and a glorious blanket of melted mozzarella and Parmesan.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 8 serving
Calories: 443
Ingredients Method Nutrition

Ingredients
  

  • 1 recipe marinara sauce, olive oil omitted
  • 1/2 cup (120 ml) bone broth or chicken stock
  • 1/2 recipe Make-Ahead Freezer Meatballs, approx. 32 meatballs
  • 1 1/2 cups (170 g) / 6 oz shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 1 cup (90 g) / 3.2 oz grated Parmesan cheese
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • Fresh basil, for garnish
  • Sourdough Keto Buns or zoodles, for serving
  • Use a cast-iron or other oven-safe skillet to go from stovetop to broiler, saving an extra dish.
  • For a richer flavor, use beef bone broth instead of chicken stock.
  • Ensure meatballs are in a single layer so they heat through evenly in the sauce.

Method
 

  1. Prepare the marinara sauce according to its recipe, omitting the olive oil to prevent the final dish from becoming too greasy. 2.
  2. Heat a large, oven-safe skillet or a casserole dish over medium heat.
  3. Add the marinara sauce, broth, and meatballs. 3.
  4. Bring the mixture to a boil, then cover, reduce heat to low, and simmer.
  5. Cook for 10-12 minutes if using fresh meatballs, or up to 20 minutes for frozen meatballs. 4.
  6. Remove the lid and continue to cook for another 5 minutes, allowing the sauce to thicken slightly. 5.
  7. Preheat your broiler to high.
  8. Sprinkle the mozzarella and Parmesan cheese evenly over the meatballs. 6.
  9. Place the skillet under the broiler and cook until the cheese is melted, bubbly, and lightly golden, about 5 minutes.
  10. Keep a close eye on it to prevent burning. 7. Carefully remove from the oven.
  11. Season with salt and pepper to taste, garnish with fresh basil, and serve immediately.
  12. Let the casserole rest for 5 minutes after broiling; this allows the cheese and sauce to set, making it easier to serve.

Nutrition

Calories: 443kcalCarbohydrates: 3.6gProtein: 31.8gFat: 32.5g

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