Meatball Casserole

Dump-and-Bake Meatball Casserole

✅ No need to pre-cook anything—just mix, bake, and enjoy!

Ingredients:

1 (12-16 oz) box uncooked pasta (penne, rotini, or ziti)

1 (24 oz) jar pasta sauce

3 cups water (or beef broth for extra flavor)

1 tsp Italian seasoning

½ tsp garlic powder

½ tsp onion powder

1 (1 lb) bag frozen meatballs

2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese

½ cup grated Parmesan cheese (optional)

Fresh parsley for garnish (optional)

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Instructions:

1. Preheat Oven:

Set your oven to 375°F (190°C).

2. Mix the Ingredients:

In a greased 9x13-inch baking dish, add uncooked pasta, pasta sauce, water, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, and onion powder.

Stir everything together to coat the pasta evenly.

3. Add the Meatballs:

Place frozen meatballs on top of the pasta mixture. Do not stir.

4. Cover & Bake:

Cover the dish tightly with aluminum foil.

Bake for 35 minutes.

5. Add Cheese & Finish Baking:

Remove the foil and sprinkle mozzarella and Parmesan cheese over the top.

Bake uncovered for 10-15 minutes or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.

6. Serve & Enjoy:

Let it sit for 5 minutes, garnish with fresh parsley, and dig in