Description
Experience the ultimate comfort food with this Dump-Bake Meatball Casserole. Bursting with flavor, this easy-to-make dish combines frozen meatballs, savory pasta sauce, and gooey mozzarella cheese for a meal that warms your heart. Perfect for busy weeknights or gatherings, this casserole is sure to impress family and friends alike.
Ingredients
Scale
- 24 oz frozen meatballs
- 24 oz marinara sauce
- 8 oz uncooked pasta (any shape)
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Fresh basil (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly coat a large baking dish with nonstick spray.
- Spread half of the marinara sauce on the bottom of the dish. Place frozen meatballs on top and cover with the remaining sauce.
- Scatter uncooked pasta evenly over the meatballs and sauce without mixing.
- Sprinkle Italian seasoning, followed by mozzarella and Parmesan cheese over everything.
- Cover with aluminum foil and bake for 40 minutes. Remove foil during the last 10 minutes to brown the cheese.
- Let cool slightly before serving. Garnish with fresh basil if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: About 1 cup (250g)
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 950mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 60mg