Ingredients
– 1 pound frozen meatballs (pre-cooked)
– 2 cups marinara sauce
– 2 cups cooked pasta (penne or rotini)
– 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
– 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
– ½ teaspoon garlic powder
– 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
– Fresh basil or parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
Follow these simple steps to create your Dump-and-Bake Meatball Casserole:
1. Preheat the oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
2. Prepare the baking dish: Lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish or casserole dish.
3. Combine ingredients: In the prepared dish, layer the frozen meatballs, cooked pasta, marinara sauce, Italian seasoning, and garlic powder. Stir gently to combine.
4. Add cheese: Sprinkle half of the mozzarella cheese evenly over the top of the pasta and meatball mixture.
5. Add remaining ingredients: Pour the mixture over the pasta evenly and top with the remaining mozzarella cheese and grated Parmesan cheese.
6. Cover and bake: Cover the dish with aluminum foil and place it in the preheated oven. Bake for 25 minutes.
7. Uncover and finish baking: After 25 minutes, remove the foil and bake for an additional 10 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbly and golden brown.
8. Garnish: Remove the casserole from the oven and let it cool slightly before garnishing with fresh basil or parsley.
9. Serve: Cut into squares and serve hot. Enjoy!
These easy-to-follow steps will help you create an incredible Dump-and-Bake Meatball Casserole without breaking a sweat.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 430 kcal
- Fat: 20g
- Protein: 28g