Description
This Dump and Bake Meatball Casserole is the ultimate weeknight dinner! Made with frozen meatballs, uncooked pasta, and marinara sauce, it’s a simple one-dish meal that’s loaded with cheesy goodness. No pre-cooking required—just mix, bake, and enjoy a comforting, flavorful casserole. Perfect for busy families!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound frozen meatballs
- 12 ounces uncooked pasta (like penne or rotini)
- 4 cups marinara sauce
- 2 cups water
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- In the prepared dish, combine frozen meatballs, uncooked pasta, marinara sauce, water, and Italian seasoning. Stir to mix.
- Cover tightly with foil and bake for 45 minutes.
- Remove foil, sprinkle mozzarella cheese on top, and bake for an additional 15 minutes or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Let it rest for a few minutes before serving. Enjoy!
Notes
- For extra flavor, add vegetables like spinach or bell peppers.
- Swap mozzarella for Parmesan or provolone for a different cheesy twist.
- Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 3 days or freeze individual portions for up to 3 months.
- Perfect for meal prep!
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Casserole, Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
