Super Simple Eye-Talian Meatball Casserole

Ingredients

Directions

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   If meatballs are frozen, thaw in microwave to just warmed.

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   Put tomatoe sauce, crushed tomatoes tomatoe paste,chopped onion, jalapeno pepper,1/4 c water, 8 oz of cheese, and seasonings in a 9 x 13 casserole dish and blend together.

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   In the meantime, boil water and make noodles to al dente.

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   Drain noodles, add to casserole dish and blend in making sure sauce covers all the noodles.

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   Add meatballs and gently blend inches.

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   Sprinkle 4 oz of cheese on top covering casserole dish.

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   Put in oven at 350 degrees for 30 minutes.

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   Check for burning of cheese ( may cover with aluminum foil gently to prevent some burning or browning of cheese.

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   Cooking is to warm through and through and to melt cheese. If our oven cks hot or altitude is high adjust time in oven.

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    Options:.

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    I have also made this in a smaller casserole dish and microwaved for a faster dinner in less than 20 minute.

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    May substitute cheese flavors such as Fiesta blend, Taco blend to give another flavor.

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    Measurements are not exact on spices as I eyeball them, cheese is a few handfuls in the dish and 1 handful on top.

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    My meatballs are Italian sausage meatballs but can be turkey, ground beef or a mixture of any kind.

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    NOTE: prep does not include boiling water.