Description
Dump And Bake Meatball Casserole is your go-to comfort food for busy weeknights. This effortless one-pan dish features tender frozen meatballs, zesty marinara sauce, and gooey mozzarella layered over pasta, all baked to perfection. In just a little over an hour, you can serve a hearty meal that brings the family together around the dinner table, making every bite a delightful experience worth savoring.
Ingredients
Scale
- 24–30 frozen meatballs
- 3 cups marinara sauce
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 2 cups uncooked penne pasta
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a large baking dish (9×13 inches), layer uncooked penne pasta.
- Place frozen meatballs on top of the pasta.
- Pour marinara sauce evenly over the mixture.
- Sprinkle Italian seasoning and generously cover with shredded mozzarella cheese.
- Cover with foil and bake for 45 minutes. Remove foil in the last 10 minutes to brown the cheese.
- Let cool for a few minutes before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approx. 200g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 60mg