Meatball Sub Casserole

My children loves meatball subs, meatballs and spaghetti, and meatballs in general. This easy to prep casserole is a tasty weeknight meal that is sure to warm you up and keep you satisfied.

Ingredients:

1/2 onion diced

2 bell peppers diced

2 cloves garlic

1 teaspoon Italian seasoning

1 pound frozen store bought meatballs defrosted

32 ounces marinara sauce

8 ounces shredded Italian cheese

5 ounce bag garlic croutons (crushed or left whole)

Directions:

1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees if serving now.
2. Spray a 9×13 baking dish with nonstick spray.
3. Cook the onion and pepper over medium heat.
4. Add the garlic and Italian seasoning.
5. Remove from heat.
6. Spread the meatballs out in the 9×13 baking dish.
7. Top the meatballs with the peppers and onions.
8. Pour the marina sauce over the meatballs and peppers.
9. Sprinkle the shredded cheese over the sauce.
10. Top with the croutons.
11. Cover lightly with aluminum foil.
12. Bake for 30-35 minutes if serving immediately after prepping. Remove the foil the last 5 minutes.
13. Bake for 45-60 minutes if cooking after refrigerating. Remove the foil the last 5 minutes.
14. Let rest 5 minutes before dishing up.
15. Enjoy!