Description
This Dump and Bake Meatball Casserole is your go-to solution for quick, satisfying family meals on busy weeknights. With just a few simple steps, you’ll create a mouthwatering dish that combines juicy meatballs, tender pasta, and melty cheese all enveloped in rich marinara sauce. Perfect for gatherings or cozy family dinners, this one-dish wonder requires minimal effort and cleanup—just mix the ingredients, pop it in the oven, and enjoy!
Ingredients
Scale
- 16 ounces uncooked rotini pasta
- 24–25 ounces marinara sauce
- 3 cups water
- 14 ounces fully cooked cocktail-size meatballs
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
- In a 9×13-inch baking dish, combine rotini pasta, marinara sauce, and water. Add meatballs and stir to mix.
- Cover with aluminum foil and bake for 35 minutes.
- Remove foil, stir gently, and check for doneness; if needed, bake covered for an additional 5-10 minutes.
- Sprinkle mozzarella cheese on top and bake uncovered for another 5-10 minutes until bubbly.
- Garnish with grated Parmesan cheese and fresh herbs before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 of the casserole (approximately 350g)
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 65g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 65mg