Description
Looking for a quick, delicious dinner idea? This Dump and Bake Meatball Casserole is the perfect solution for busy weeknights. With just a few simple ingredients, you can create a mouthwatering meal that combines juicy meatballs, tender rotini pasta, and rich marinara sauce—all baked together with gooey mozzarella cheese. It’s family-friendly and customizable, making it a hit at any dinner table or potluck. Simply dump everything into a baking dish, pop it in the oven, and enjoy your flavorful comfort food without the fuss!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 (16-ounce) package uncooked rotini pasta
- 1 (24–25-ounce) jar marinara sauce
- 3 cups water
- 1 (14-ounce) package fully cooked cocktail-size meatballs
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
- In a 9×13-inch baking dish, combine the uncooked rotini, marinara sauce, water, thawed meatballs, and a pinch of salt. Stir well.
- Cover tightly with aluminum foil and bake for 35 minutes.
- Remove foil and stir gently; check pasta doneness. If needed, re-cover and bake for another 5–10 minutes.
- Once the pasta is al dente, sprinkle mozzarella cheese over the top. Return to the oven uncovered and bake for an additional 5–10 minutes until bubbly.
- Remove from the oven and garnish with grated Parmesan and fresh herbs before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (245g)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 50mg