Dump And Bake Meatball Casserole (Quick And Easy!)
This Easy Dump and Bake Meatball Casserole is ideal for hectic evenings! Family-friendly evening dinners don't get much better with just a few basic ingredients! Just arrange the meatballs, cheese, pasta, and sauce in a dish. After that, let your oven handle everything. The outcomes are incredible!
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Servings: 6
Calories: 215kcal
INGREDIENTS
- 7 ounces uncooked pasta
- 14 ounce frozen meatballs thawed
- 3 cups homemade marinara sauce
- 3 cups water
- 2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper optional; use less for a milder dish
- 1 ½ cups mozzarella cheese
- parsley chopped, for garnish
INSTRUCTIONS
- Preheat the oven to 425°F.
- Combine the meatballs, marinara sauce, water, uncooked pasta, salt, and crushed red pepper in a large baking dish and stir well so the pasta is evenly coated. Press the pasta down so it's submerged in the sauce.
- Cover the dish securely with aluminum foil and bake for 30 minutes.
- Remove the foil and give everything a good stir. Check that the pasta is al dente (cooked through but still with a slight bite); if not, re-cover and bake for another 5 to 10 minutes.
- Take the dish out of the oven, remove the foil, and cover the casserole with a layer of mozzarella.
- Bake uncovered for another 5 to 10 minutes, until the pasta is tender and the cheese is melted.
- Let the casserole rest for five minutes before serving. Top with chopped fresh parsley or Parmesan, if desired.
NOTES
- Feel free to add more herbs and seasonings that you like for even more flavor.
- Frozen Meatballs: Thaw them by putting them in the refrigerator overnight or the morning of the day. Try thawing them in the microwave if you're pressed for time and forgot to put them in the refrigerator. Before putting them in the casserole dish, they must be fully thawed.
- To prevent uneven cooking, defrost or microwave frozen broccoli before adding it to the oven.
- Make sure your casserole is large enough to avoid packing it full.
NUTRITION
Calories: 215kcal | Carbohydrates: 25g | Protein: 12g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 29mg | Sodium: 1169mg | Potassium: 572mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 885IU | Vitamin C: 13mg | Calcium: 212mg | Iron: 2mg
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