Dump and Bake Meatball Casserole

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This Dump and Bake Meatball Casserole is the ultimate low-effort, high-reward dinner. All the ingredients go into one pan, bake together, and come out as a delicious, cheesy, and hearty meal. With tender meatballs, savory sauce, and perfectly cooked pasta, it’s a family-friendly favorite you can get on the table in no time.


Dump and Bake Meatball Casserole

Ingredients:

Ingredient Quantity
Frozen meatballs, defrosted 1 bag
Marinara or spaghetti sauce 1 jar
Water 3 cups
Bowtie pasta 1 box
Italian seasoning 1 teaspoon
Mozzarella cheese 1 ½ cups
Parmesan cheese, grated ¼ cup

Instructions:

  1. Preheat Oven & Combine Ingredients: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). In a large, high-sided oven-proof pot or skillet (like a Dutch oven or a large cast-iron skillet), combine the 1 bag of defrosted frozen meatballs, the 1 jar of marinara or spaghetti sauce3 cups of water1 box of bowtie pasta, and 1 teaspoon of Italian seasoning. Stir everything together until the pasta is fully submerged in the liquid.
  2. First Bake: Cover the pot or skillet tightly with a lid or aluminum foil. Place the pot in the preheated oven and bake for 35 minutes. This allows the pasta to cook and absorb the liquid.
  3. Add Cheese & Finish Baking: Carefully remove the lid or foil from the pot. Sprinkle the 1 ½ cups of Mozzarella cheese and the ¼ cup of grated Parmesan cheese evenly over the top of the casserole. Return the pot to the oven, uncovered, and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes, or until the cheese is melted, bubbly, and lightly golden.
  4. Rest & Serve: Remove the casserole from the oven and let it sit for about 10 minutes before serving. This resting time allows the sauce to thicken slightly and the casserole to set.
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Enjoy this delicious and easy one-pot meal!

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