Dump and Bake Meatball Casserole
A quick and easy weeknight dinner that combines frozen meatballs, pasta, marinara sauce, and cheese in a single dish.
Nutrition
Calories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 22gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 8gSodium: 700mgFiber: 3gSugar: 5g
Ingredients
- 1 pound frozen meatballs homemade or store-bought
- 2 cups uncooked pasta such as penne or rotini
- 2 cups marinara sauce
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Chopped fresh basil or parsley for garnish Optional
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish with cooking spray or olive oil.
- In the prepared baking dish, combine the frozen meatballs, uncooked pasta, marinara sauce, mozzarella cheese, Parmesan cheese, and Italian seasoning. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Mix everything together until well combined.
- Cover the baking dish tightly with aluminum foil.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 40-45 minutes, or until the pasta is tender and the meatballs are heated through.
- Remove the foil and sprinkle additional mozzarella cheese on top, if desired. Return the casserole to the oven and bake for an additional 5-10 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Once done, remove from the oven and let it cool for a few minutes before serving.
- Garnish with chopped fresh basil or parsley, if using, before serving.
Notes
With this frozen meatball recipe, you can buy frozen meatballs at stores or simply make those balls at home. If you'd like homemade ones, here are the meatball recipe you can try.
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