Description
This Dump-and-Bake Meatball Casserole is a simple and delicious one-pan meal that requires minimal prep work. Just combine frozen meatballs, pasta sauce, water, uncooked pasta, and cheese, then bake until bubbly and golden brown.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 pound frozen meatballs
- 1 can (24 ounces) pasta sauce
- 1 cup water
- 2 cups uncooked pasta (such as penne or rigatoni)
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Optional:
- fresh basil or parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat: Preheat the oven to 400°F.
- Combine: In a baking dish, mix the frozen meatballs, pasta sauce, water, and uncooked pasta.
- Bake: Cover the dish with foil and bake for about 45 minutes, or until pasta is tender.
- Top: Remove foil, sprinkle with cheeses, and bake uncovered for an additional 10-15 minutes until cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Serve: Garnish with fresh herbs if desired and serve hot.
Notes
- Feel free to add other vegetables like bell peppers or onions for extra flavor and nutrition.
- You can customize the cheese blend by adding different varieties like cheddar or provolone.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 375 kcal
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 35 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 20 g
- Cholesterol: 50 mg