5 Ingredient Dump and Bake Meatball Casserole with Penne Pasta
Need an easy dinner idea? This simple dump and bake meatball casserole takes just a few minutes to prep and your oven does the rest. Just 5 ingredients are needed for this delicious and cheesy meatball casserole recipe!
Equipment
- Casserole Dish Ideal for any casserole, side dish and fantastic for hot baked desserts like cobblers and crumbles.
Ingredients
- 1 (14 oz. bag) frozen meatballs
- 1 (24 oz. jar) marinara sauce
- 1 (16 oz. box) penne rigate pasta or other medium-sized pasta
- 3 cups water
- 1 (8 oz. bag) shredded mozzarella cheese
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425 degrees. Lightly spray a casserole dish or 9 x 13” pan with non-stick cooking spray.
- In a large microwave safe bowl, add the frozen meatballs. Using the defrost setting, defrost the meatballs for 5-7 minutes or until completely thawed.
- To the prepared baking dish or pan, add the uncooked pasta, pasta sauce and water. Using a rubber scraper, stir to combine. Add in the thawed meatballs.
- Cover the baking dish with foil and bake the casserole at 425 degrees for 35 minutes, stirring the casserole halfway through baking.
- Remove from oven and top the casserole with the shredded cheese. Bake for another 5-10minutes or until the cheese is completely melted and light golden brown.
- Let the casserole cool for 5-10 minutes before serving.
Notes
Storage: Store any leftovers in a resealable container in the refrigerator. Leftovers will keep for up to 5 days refrigerated.
Freezing: This casserole can be frozen. For best results, freeze in a freezer-safe pan or container. Let thaw in the refrigerator for 24 hours. Warm in the oven at 325 for 20-30 minutes or until completely heated through.
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 147kcalCarbohydrates: 16gProtein: 7gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 16mgSodium: 261mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2g
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