How To Make Chicken Parmesan Casserole - Parmigiana Casserole Recipe

mozzarella cheese

🥗Healthier: part-skim mozzarella

💰Cheaper: provolone cheese

Provolone is often less expensive and still melts well.

parmesan cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: grated pecorino

Pecorino can be a more affordable cheese option.

bread crumbs

🥗Healthier: panko breadcrumbs

💰Cheaper: crushed crackers

Crushed crackers can be a budget-friendly substitute.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Vegetable oil is usually less expensive.

Preheat the oven to 450°F (232°C).

In a bowl, mix 1 pound of brown sugar with Italian seasoned bread crumbs, 1 egg, grated Parmesan cheese, and milk.

Form the mixture into meatballs of desired size and place them on a baking sheet.

Bake the meatballs in the oven for 12 minutes at 450°F (232°C).

If the meatballs stick to the pan, add a little water to release them.

Cook the rigatoni pasta for 9 minutes, then drain.

In a bowl, combine the cooked pasta with the marinara sauce, reserving a little for later.

Gently stir in the meatballs to avoid breaking them.

Layer the pasta and meatball mixture in a casserole dish, spreading it evenly.

Top the mixture with mozzarella cheese and sprinkle with Italian seasoning.

Reduce the oven temperature to 350°F (177°C) and bake for 25 minutes.

Let the casserole rest for 15 minutes before serving.

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