Dump and Bake Meatball Casserole
Experience the magic of a one-dish meal with this Dump and Bake Meatball Casserole! This effortless recipe combines frozen meatballs, pasta, and marinara sauce, all topped with gooey melted cheese. Perfect for busy weeknights or cozy family gatherings, it promises flavor without the fuss. Just toss everything together and bake for a bubbling delight that will have everyone asking for seconds!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Yield: Serves 6
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb frozen meatballs
- 2 cups rotini pasta
- 2 cups marinara sauce
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup bell peppers (optional), diced
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a large baking dish with cooking spray.
- Pour uncooked rotini into the baking dish, then add marinara sauce and stir until combined.
- Scatter frozen meatballs evenly over the pasta mixture.
- Sprinkle shredded mozzarella cheese on top, followed by Italian seasoning.
- Cover with foil and bake for 30 minutes. Remove the foil and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes until golden brown.
- Let cool slightly before serving; enjoy your delicious casserole!
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 of casserole (approximately 250g)
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 55mg