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Meatball Casserole Recipe (with Artichokes) First Image

Artichoke and Meatball Casserole


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  • Author: Chef John
  • Total Time: 50 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Diet: Gluten-Free

Description

A delicious and hearty casserole made with artichoke hearts, chicken meatballs, and mozzarella cheese.


Ingredients

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  • 1 can (14 oz.) artichoke hearts packed in water
  • 2 packages (12 oz. each) pre-cooked chicken meatballs
  • 2 tsp. olive oil
  • 1 jar (24 oz.) Rao’s Marinara Sauce
  • 1 cup grated Mozzarella cheese (or more)

Instructions

  1. Dump the artichoke hearts into a colander placed in the sink. We made this both ways and although when we didn’t simmer the sauce there was a tiny bit of water in the bottom, we felt it wasn’t worth the extra step of reducing the sauce.
  2. Pour the sauce over the artichokes and meatballs.
  3. Sprinkle the grated cheese over the top.
  4. Bake for 30-40 minutes, or until the dish is bubbling hot and the cheese is nicely browned.
  5. Serve hot.

Notes

  • I haven’t tried freezing this meatball casserole, but it did keep in the fridge for several days and reheated well.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 40 minutes
  • Category: Main Dish
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1/4 of casserole
  • Calories: 400
  • Sugar: 4g
  • Sodium: 800mg
  • Fat: 22g
  • Saturated Fat: 10g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 8g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 20g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 30g
  • Cholesterol: 70mg