Dump And Bake Meatball Casserole Recipe
This easy dump and bake meatball casserole is a comforting dish made with frozen or fresh meatballs, uncooked pasta, marinara sauce, and melty mozzarella cheese. It's a quick and flavorful recipe with minimal prep, ideal for busy weeknights. Serve up a cheesy, hearty casserole with delicious Italian seasoning and simple pantry ingredients!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings
- Category: Casserole
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
- Pre-cooked frozen or fresh meatballs
- Uncooked short pasta (penne, rigatoni, or rotini)
- Marinara sauce
- Chicken or beef broth
- Italian seasoning (oregano, basil, thyme)
- Shredded mozzarella cheese
- Grated parmesan cheese
- Garlic powder
- Onion powder
- Salt and pepper
- (Optional) Red pepper flakes
- (Optional) Fresh basil or parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425°F.
- In a large baking dish, combine uncooked pasta, meatballs, marinara sauce, broth, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
- Stir everything together and cover the dish tightly with foil.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes, until pasta is tender.
- Remove foil, top with mozzarella and parmesan cheese.
- Return to the oven uncovered and bake for an additional 10 minutes, until cheese is bubbly and golden.
- Garnish with fresh basil or parsley before serving.
Notes
- Use frozen or fresh meatballs.
- Adjust seasoning and spice levels to your preference.
- Any short pasta shape works well.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6th of casserole
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 980mg