Dump and Bake Meatball Casserole

Dump and Bake Meatball Casserole! Perfect for busy weeknights when you need a quick and satisfying meal, this casserole requires minimal prep and is loaded with hearty flavors. With tender meatballs, pasta, marinara sauce, and melted cheese all baked together in one dish, it’s a comforting dinner that the whole family will love. Plus, it’s customizable, so feel free to add your favorite vegetables or swap out ingredients to suit your taste preferences.

Now, let’s gather our kitchen equipment and ingredients to whip up this fuss-free casserole:

Kitchen Equipment Needed:

1. 9×13 inch baking dish
2. Mixing spoon or spatula
3. Aluminum foil

Ingredients:

• 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, for a little heat)
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
• Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish, optional)

Directions:

1. Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). Grease a 9×13 inch baking dish with cooking spray or butter.
2. In the prepared baking dish, combine the frozen meatballs, uncooked pasta, marinara sauce, water or beef broth, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, onion powder, red pepper flakes (if using), salt, and pepper. Stir everything together until well combined.
3. Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil and bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes.
4. Remove the foil and give the casserole a stir. Sprinkle the shredded mozzarella cheese evenly over the top.
5. Return the casserole to the oven, uncovered, and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
6. Once the casserole is done baking, remove it from the oven and let it cool for a few minutes.
7. Garnish with chopped fresh parsley, if desired, and serve this Dump and Bake Meatball Casserole hot.
8. Enjoy the convenience and deliciousness of this easy casserole, perfect for any night of the week!

Dump and Bake Meatball Casserole

Dump and Bake Meatball Casserole! Perfect for busy weeknights when you need a quick and satisfying meal, this casserole requires minimal prep and is loaded with hearty flavors.

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Equipment

• Kitchen Equipment Needed:
• 9x13 inch baking dish
• Mixing spoon or spatula
• Aluminum foil

Ingredients

  

• 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, for a little heat
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
• Fresh parsley chopped (for garnish, optional)

Instructions

 

• Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). Grease a 9x13 inch baking dish with cooking spray or butter.
• In the prepared baking dish, combine the frozen meatballs, uncooked pasta, marinara sauce, water or beef broth, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, onion powder, red pepper flakes (if using), salt, and pepper. Stir everything together until well combined.
• Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil and bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes.
• Remove the foil and give the casserole a stir. Sprinkle the shredded mozzarella cheese evenly over the top.
• Return the casserole to the oven, uncovered, and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
• Once the casserole is done baking, remove it from the oven and let it cool for a few minutes.
• Garnish with chopped fresh parsley, if desired, and serve this Dump and Bake Meatball Casserole hot.

Notes

Enjoy the convenience and deliciousness of this easy casserole, perfect for any night of the week!