Cheesy Meatball Pasta Bake

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.

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 35 mins
• Total Time: 45 mins
• Calories: 429 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• salt and ground black pepper to taste
• 2 cups cherry tomatoes
• 1 teaspoon granulated garlic
• 2 cups penne pasta
• 1 (5.2 ounce) container Boursin cheese
• 0.75 pound frozen Italian-style meatballs

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).

Step 2

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.

Step 3

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.

Step 4

Bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes. Remove from the oven; crush the tomatoes and mix with the melted cheese.

Step 5

Add frozen meatballs and return to the oven; bake until meatballs are heated through, about 15 more minutes.

Step 6

Remove meatballs and tomato mixture from the oven. Add pasta and mix until well combined. Serve immediately.