Dump And Bake Meatball Casserole
A simple and delicious casserole featuring rotini pasta, meatballs, and mozzarella cheese, perfect for family dinners.
Equipment
- 9x13 baking dish Used for baking the casserole.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 16 oz rotini pasta uncooked
- 3 cups water
- 24 oz pasta sauce
- 14 oz precooked meatballs thawed
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C) and grease a 9x13 baking dish with cooking spray.
- Spread the uncooked pasta evenly in the baking dish. Add water, pasta sauce, meatballs, and salt. Cover the dish with foil.
- Bake for 35 minutes. Stir halfway through to ensure even cooking.
- Once the pasta is cooked, stir it well and sprinkle shredded mozzarella cheese on top. Bake for an additional 5-8 minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Serve your delicious baked meatball pasta with a sprinkle of parmesan cheese or chopped fresh parsley for extra flavor.
Notes
Feel free to customize this dish with your favorite pasta sauce or by adding extra veggies like bell peppers or spinach.