Dump-and-Bake Meatball Casserole: Easy Family Comfort Food
A comforting and easy dish that combines meatballs, pasta, and marinara sauce for a delicious family meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: None
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound frozen meatballs
- 12 ounces pasta (such as penne or rotini)
- 24 ounces marinara sauce
- 3 cups water
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F.
- In a large baking dish, combine frozen meatballs, pasta, marinara sauce, and water.
- Toss to combine, ensuring pasta is submerged.
- Cover with foil and bake for 30 minutes.
- Remove foil, sprinkle with mozzarella, and bake for an additional 10 minutes or until cheese is bubbly.
Notes
- This dish is perfect for busy weeknights!
- Feel free to add vegetables like spinach or bell peppers for extra nutrition.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
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