Description
Experience the joy of family meals with this Easy Dump-and-Bake Meatball Casserole, a delicious and effortless dish perfect for busy weeknights. This one-dish wonder combines savory frozen meatballs, rich pasta sauce, and gooey cheese all baked together to create a comforting and hearty meal. With minimal prep time, you can have dinner on the table in under an hour, making it an ideal choice for gatherings or a cozy night in. Plus, its customizable nature means you can easily adapt it to suit your family’s tastes. Enjoy the ease of cleanup and the delight of flavors—this casserole is sure to become a family favorite!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound frozen meatballs
- 1 can (24 ounces) pasta sauce
- 1 cup water
- 2 cups uncooked pasta (penne or rigatoni)
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Fresh basil or parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F.
- In a casserole dish, combine frozen meatballs, pasta sauce, water, and uncooked pasta.
- Cover tightly with aluminum foil and bake for 40 minutes.
- Remove foil, sprinkle mozzarella and Parmesan cheese on top, then bake for an additional 10-15 minutes until bubbly and golden brown.
- Let cool slightly before garnishing with fresh herbs and serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 of casserole (approximately 266g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 50mg