Oven-Baked Wedding Soup Pasta

Wedding Soup Pasta – How to Cook in the Oven

• Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
• Grease a large baking dish lightly so it doesn’t stick.
• Add the frozen meatballs and uncooked pasta to the pan. Pour the chicken stock over the top. Gently stir to distribute the pasta evenly throughout the mixture.
• Cover the dish tightly with foil. The foil helps to keep the moisture in and helps the pasta to cook evenly soaking up flavor from the broth and meatballs.
• Put it in the oven to bake for about 40 minutes. Check pasta near the end of cooking. If it needs a little longer, put it back in the oven for five to ten minutes.
• Once the pasta is tender, remove the foil and sprinkle mozzarella cheese all over the top.
• Put the dish back in the oven for five minutes more, until the cheese melts and is nice and golden.
• Let pasta sit for a few minutes before serving. That little rest allows the sauce to thicken and gives it just the right texture.

Good for family dinners

• There is nothing that draws a crowd to the table like a bubbling casserole, fresh from the oven.
• This recipe makes the kind of dinner that makes everyone grab a plate and crowd around together. The smell wafts through the kitchen, and the cheesy top layer is an irresistible finish.
• This dish also works well for feeding bigger families without straining the grocery budget because the ingredients are affordable. If you’re serving a crowd or prepping meals ahead of time, you can easily double the recipe.

Simple Ways to Personalize

• The four-ingredient version is delicious on its own, but you can play around with it a little.
• If you want to capture more of the traditional wedding soup flavor, add spinach during the final ten minutes of baking.
• A little grated Parmesan adds an extra layer of richness.
• Finish dish with fresh parsley to brighten it up and add a pop of color.
• For some cooks who like more herb flavor, a pinch of Italian seasoning is a nice addition. Small tweaks allow you to make the recipe your own and keep it simple to prepare.

A Meal to Soothe the Soul in All Seasons

• Soup is associated with cold weather for many people, but this baked pasta works year-round. It is warm and comforting after a long winter’s day. In summer it makes a satisfying meal that you can leave alone at the stove.
• The pasta, meatballs, broth and melted cheese combine to create a flavor profile that is timeless and never out of style.
• Sometimes things get busy and you just need to keep dinner simple. Oven-Baked 4-Ingredient Wedding Soup Pasta is the answer. That’s convenience and comfort and great taste, all in one baking dish. With just one bite, you’ll understand why this easy recipe is a regular on the dinner menu.