Description
A comforting, cheesy meatball casserole that cooks slowly to perfection. Perfect for busy families seeking a hearty, Italian-inspired dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs frozen or fresh meatballs
- 32 oz marinara sauce
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp Italian seasoning
- Fresh basil for garnish
Instructions
- Spread a thin layer of marinara sauce at the bottom of the slow cooker.
- Arrange meatballs in a single layer over the sauce.
- Sprinkle minced garlic and Italian seasoning over the meatballs.
- Pour the remaining marinara sauce over the meatballs until just covered.
- Cover and cook on LOW for 6-8 hours or HIGH for 3-4 hours.
- Stir in mozzarella and parmesan cheese during the last 30 minutes of cooking until melted.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6-8 hours
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian-American