Description
Dump-and-Bake Meatball Casserole is your go-to weeknight meal that combines convenience with delightful flavors. Made with frozen meatballs, pasta, marinara sauce, and gooey cheese, this dish bakes to perfection with minimal effort. It’s a hearty family favorite that’s ready in just 45 minutes, making it perfect for busy evenings or unexpected guests. Enjoy a satisfying, comforting dinner that will have everyone asking for seconds!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound frozen meatballs
- 3 cups uncooked penne pasta
- 2 cups marinara sauce
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly grease a baking dish.
- In the prepared dish, mix uncooked penne pasta and marinara sauce until evenly coated.
- Nestle the frozen meatballs into the pasta mixture.
- Sprinkle Italian seasoning over the top and gently mix.
- Generously add shredded mozzarella cheese on top.
- Cover with foil and bake for 30 minutes. Remove foil and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes until the cheese is bubbly.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 50mg