Dump And Bake Meatball Casserole Recipe
This dump and bake meatball casserole recipe is a perfect one-dish meal for busy weeknights. Combine frozen meatballs, uncooked pasta, marinara sauce, and seasonings in one pan, then top with melted mozzarella. Simple and flavorful, this dish is versatile with beef, turkey, or chicken meatballs.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4-6 servings 1x
- Category: Casserole
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian-American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound frozen meatballs (beef, turkey, or chicken)
- 2 cups uncooked pasta (such as penne or rotini)
- 1 24-ounce jar marinara sauce
- 2 cups water or beef broth
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- Fresh parsley, chopped (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a large baking dish, add frozen meatballs, uncooked pasta, marinara sauce, water or broth, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, onion powder, red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper. Stir to combine.
- Cover the dish tightly with foil and bake for 30-35 minutes, until the pasta is cooked and the meatballs are heated through.
- Remove the foil, sprinkle shredded mozzarella cheese over the top, and bake uncovered for an additional 5-10 minutes, until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Garnish with fresh parsley if desired. Serve hot.
Notes
- You can customize the dish with different types of meatballs or pasta.
- Adjust seasonings to taste.
- For extra flavor, use beef broth instead of water.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 500
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 1200mg