Easy Dump and Bake Meatball Casserole
What’s the Best Meatball Casserole Recipe for a Quick Dinner? Try this dump and bake meatball casserole recipe. It’s simple and delicious. Just dump, bake, and enjoy!
- Prep Time: 5
- Cook Time: 45
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Main Course, Casserole
- Method: dump and bake
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
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- 2 Small Bags or 1 Large Bag Meatballs Frozen Fully Cooked (thawed)
- 1 16oz. Box Rotini Pasta
- 1 Jar Pasta Sauce (your choice)
- 3 cups Water
- 1 Tsp. Italian Seasoning
- 1 Tsp. Garlic Salt
- 1 Tsp. Onion Powder
- 2 cups Mozzarella Cheese (Shredded)
- 1/4 cup Grated Parmesan Cheese
Garnish
- Basil or Parsley
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425F degrees. Pre-grease a 9 x 13 baking dish.
- Add uncooked pasta to the baking dish. Pour in water and pasta sauce. Season with onion powder, garlic salt, and Italian seasoning, and gently mix it into the pasta.
- Place the meatballs evenly on top of the pasta and sauce. Cover the dish with aluminum foil and bake for 35 to 40 minutes.
- Remove from the oven and uncover. Then, evenly sprinkle a thick layer of shredded Mozzarella Cheese on top. Place it back into the oven for about 5 minutes or until the cheese is melted.
- Top with parmesan cheese and parsley or basil. Serve and enjoy this easy dump-and-bake casserole!