Cheesy Meatball Pasta Bake
Description
This delicious meatball pasta bake pairs ready-made frozen meatballs, cherry tomatoes, and a cheesy Boursin sauce for an easy dinner that's ready in 45 minutes.
Ingredients
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2 tablespoons olive oil
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1 (5 1/5 ounce) container Boursin cheese
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2 cups cherry tomatoes
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1 teaspoon granulated garlic
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salt and ground black pepper to taste
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3/4 pound frozen Italian-style meatballs
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2 cups penne pasta
Directions
1
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
2
Pour olive oil into a 9-inch square baking dish. Place Boursin cheese in the middle of the dish. Add cherry tomatoes around the cheese, then sprinkle garlic, salt, and pepper over top.
3
Bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes. Remove from the oven; crush the tomatoes and mix with the melted cheese.
4
Add frozen meatballs and return to the oven; bake until meatballs are heated through, about 15 more minutes.
5
Meanwhile, bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add penne and cook, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 11 minutes. Drain.
6
Remove meatballs and tomato mixture from the oven. Add pasta and mix until well combined. Serve immediately.