Description
Enjoy a delightful and easy meal with our Dump and Bake Meatball Casserole! It combines flavorful marinara, tender meatballs, and cheesy pasta, making it a perfect choice for a quick family dinner or a comforting dish that everyone will love.
Ingredients
- marinara sauce
- water
- Italian seasoning
- kosher salt
- garlic powder
- onion powder
- uncooked pasta
- thawed meatballs
- mozzarella cheese
- Parmesan cheese
- fresh herbs
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425°F and spray a 9 x 13-inch baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
- Whisk together marinara sauce, water, Italian seasoning, kosher salt, garlic powder, and onion powder in the prepared dish.
- Add uncooked pasta and thawed meatballs, stirring to combine and ensure everything is evenly spread in the sauce. Press the noodles down to keep them submerged.
- Cover the dish tightly with aluminum foil and bake for 35 minutes.
- Remove the foil and gently stir. Check if the pasta is al dente; if not, cover and return to the oven for another 5-10 minutes before checking.
- Sprinkle mozzarella cheese evenly over the top and bake uncovered for an additional 5-10 minutes until the cheese is melted and pasta is cooked through.
- Garnish with Parmesan cheese and fresh herbs if desired.
Notes
Feel free to substitute your favorite pasta shape.
Check the pasta’s doneness to prevent overcooking and enjoy the perfect texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/8 of casserole
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 50mg