Description
Enjoy the comforting flavors of this dump and bake meatball casserole—a perfect combination of tender meatballs, gooey cheese, and hearty pasta all in one dish. Ideal for busy weeknights, this recipe requires minimal prep time while delivering maximum flavor. Just layer the ingredients, pop it in the oven, and let the magic happen. Your family will be begging for seconds!
Ingredients
Scale
- 24 oz frozen meatballs
- 24 oz marinara sauce
- 2 cups uncooked penne pasta
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- ½ cup fresh basil, chopped
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly grease a large baking dish with nonstick spray.
- Spread half of the marinara sauce in the baking dish and layer half of the penne pasta evenly over it.
- Scatter frozen meatballs over the pasta layer.
- Top with remaining marinara sauce, mozzarella cheese, Italian seasoning, fresh basil, and Parmesan cheese.
- Cover with foil and bake for 30 minutes. Remove foil and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes until cheese is bubbly and golden.
- Allow to cool for 5 minutes before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 44g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 60mg