Dump-and-Bake Meatball Casserole: Easy Comfort Food Bliss
This Dump-and-Bake Meatball Casserole is the perfect easy comfort food that combines delicious meatballs with pasta and cheese in a hassle-free dish.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Casseroles
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Contains meat
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound frozen meatballs
- 2 cups marinara sauce
- 1 cup uncooked pasta
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a large baking dish, combine the frozen meatballs with marinara sauce.
- Add the uncooked pasta, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, and black pepper. Stir well to combine.
- Cover the dish with foil and bake for 30 minutes.
- Remove the foil and sprinkle the mozzarella cheese on top.
- Bake for an additional 10 minutes or until the cheese is bubbly and melted.
Notes
- For a spicier version, add red pepper flakes.
- You can substitute the mozzarella with other cheeses like cheddar or provolone.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of the casserole
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 27g
- Cholesterol: 65mg