Layered Meatball Casserole

By chelyc13

Ingredients

• 2 1/2 cups prepared spaghetti sauce, divided
• 1 (16oz) pkg frozen bite size meatballs, thawed
• 1 (.75oz) pkg fresh basil leaves
• 1 (7oz) can sliced mushrooms, drained
• 2 tomatoes, sliced 1/4 inch thick
• 1 cup ricotta cheese
• 1 cup sour cream
• 2 large eggs
• 3 teas minced roasted garlic
• 2 teas salt
• 2 teas dried oregano
• 1/2 (12oz) pkg egg noodles, cooked
• 1 1/2 cups mozzarella cheese

Details

Servings 6

Preparation

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350. Lightly grease a 2 1/2 quart baking dish.

Spread 1 cup spaghettie sauce over bottom of baking dish. Place meatballs on top of sauce. Layer basil, mushrooms, and tomatoes. In a medium bowl, whisk together ricotta, sour crea, eggs, and remaining 1 1/2 cups spaghetti sauce. Stir in garlic, salt, oregano, and prepared noodles. Pour mixture over layered ingredients in baking dish. Top with cheese. Bake for 55 minutes to 1 hour, or until bubble. Garnish with fresh parsley, if desired.