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No-Boil Baked Penne With Meatballs

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Prep Time
10m
Cook Time
45m
Total Time
55m
This No-Boil Baked Penne with Meatballs is a comforting and hearty dish that requires minimal prep work. The whole wheat penne is baked in a rich and flavorful mix of fire roasted tomatoes, milk, butter, and spices, then topped with protein of choice, spinach, and Parmesan cheese for a satisfying meal.
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Servings: 6
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Notes

Protein:This is delicious with meatballs (I used these chicken meatballs), and also delicious with a pound of cooked shredded chicken. If you do not include any protein, you will probably have a bit more sauce than what you need. As written, the base gives you enough sauce to coat the noodles AND the additional protein.

Veggies: Seems like kale would also do really well in this recipe.

Garlic Thoughts:I find that garlic powder and onion powder gives a distinct flavor that doesn’t replace fresh garlic but fills out the recipe really nicely. It gives some of the same savory flavor as what you might get if you added a packet of dry ranch or Italian seasoning or something… without using a packet of dry ranch or Italian seasoning.

Al Dente Seekers: 30 – 35 minutes = slightly al dente pasta. 40 minutes = softer noodles. Keep in mind that the noodles soften as they cool / move into the leftovers stage.

Nutrition Facts

  • Calories
    620kcal
    31%
  • Fat
    30g
    1%
  • Saturated Fat
    18g
    0%
  • Carbohydrates
    70g
    3%
  • Fiber
    7g
    0%
  • Sugar
    11g
    0%
  • Protein
    17g
    0%
  • Cholesterol
    81mg
    4%
  • Sodium
    693mg
    34%
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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