Dump and Bake Meatball Casserole Recipe
Made with simple ingredients, this dump and bake meatball casserole is an easy weeknight dinner that the entire family will love. With little to no prep work, this easy baked pasta with meatballs recipe will be ready on the kitchen table in no time! You don't even have to boil the pasta!
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Servings: 10 to 12 servings
Ingredients
- 1 (16-ounce) package uncooked rotini pasta, (1lb)
- 2 (24-ounce) jars marinara sauce, I like Raos
- 3 cups beef or vegetable broth
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon pepper
- 2 (14-ounce) bags frozen precooked meatballs
- 2 cups mozzarella cheese, shredded
- basil, garnish
Instructions
- Heat oven to 375℉.
- Add the uncooked pasta, one jar of marinara sauce, broth, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, salt, and pepper in a large baking dish. Mix well to combine.
- Add the frozen meatballs on top of the pasta.
- Add the remaining jar of marinara sauce on top. (Making sure the pasta stays submerged in the sauce)
- Cover with foil and bake for 40 to 50 minutes or until the pasta is cooked al dente and the edges of the casserole are bubbling.
- Remove the foil and add the shredded cheese on top. Bake for 4 to 6 more minutes or until the cheese melts.
- Broil for 1 to 2 minutes until the cheese starts turning golden brown on top. Garnish with fresh chopped basil before serving!
Nutrition
Calories: 484kcal | Carbohydrates: 42g | Protein: 27g | Fat: 23g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 9g | Cholesterol: 75mg | Sodium: 1217mg | Potassium: 796mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 750IU | Vitamin C: 10mg | Calcium: 161mg | Iron: 3mg