Baked Meatball Penne

By srumbel

This cheesy and savory baked meatball penne is quick and easy to make, and the perfect hearty dinner for a busy night!
from thebakerupstairs.com

Ingredients

• 1/2 pound penne pasta
• 8 ounces frozen meatballs (half of 16 ounce package)
• 1 16 ounce jar marinara sauce
• 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
• 2 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese
• 2 tablespoons panko bread crumbs

Preparation

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 350. Cook the pasta according to the package directions until al dente. While the pasta is cooking, add the meatballs and marinara sauce to a large skillet and heat until the meatballs are warmed through. Stir in the cooked pasta and 1/2 cup of the mozzarella cheese. Pour the pasta into a 9 x 9 baking dish, and sprinkle with the remaining mozzarella cheese, parmesan cheese, and bread crumbs. Bake 20 minutes, or until the sauce is bubbling and the cheese is melted. Serve hot.