Description
Discover the effortless delight of our Dump and Bake Meatball Casserole, a family-friendly dish perfect for busy weeknights. This one-pot wonder combines tender rotini pasta, savory cocktail meatballs, and rich marinara sauce, all topped with gooey mozzarella cheese. With minimal prep time and no need for pre-cooking, you can have a comforting meal on the table in just about 50 minutes. Whether you’re feeding kids or entertaining friends, this casserole is sure to impress with its hearty flavors and cheesy goodness. Plus, it’s versatile—customize it with your favorite sauces or add veggies for an extra nutritional boost. Enjoy delicious leftovers that make for easy lunches or dinners throughout the week!
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, thawed if frozen
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C).
- In a 9×13-inch baking dish, mix uncooked rotini, marinara sauce, water, and thawed meatballs. Stir well.
- Cover tightly with aluminum foil and bake for 35 minutes.
- Remove foil, stir, check pasta doneness; if needed, re-cover and bake an additional 5–10 minutes.
- Once pasta is al dente, sprinkle mozzarella cheese on top and bake uncovered for another 5–10 minutes until cheese is bubbly.
- Garnish with grated Parmesan cheese and fresh herbs before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 casserole (about 350g)
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 58g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 60mg