Dump-and-Bake Meatball Pasta Bake
A cozy and comforting pasta bake featuring frozen meatballs, marinara sauce, and gooey mozzarella cheese, perfect for busy weeknights.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Total Time: 60 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 24 frozen fully cooked meatballs
- 12 oz penne pasta
- 3 cups marinara sauce
- 2 cups water
- 2 cups mozzarella cheese
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Prepare a 9×13-inch baking dish and lightly grease it.
- Layer the uncooked penne pasta evenly in the dish.
- Scatter the frozen meatballs on top of the pasta.
- Pour the marinara sauce evenly over the pasta and meatballs.
- Add the water to the dish, ensuring everything is well distributed.
- Sprinkle the Italian seasoning over the top.
- Sprinkle the mozzarella cheese generously over the dish.
- Cover the dish with aluminum foil and bake for about 35 minutes.
- Uncover and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes until the cheese is bubbly and golden.
- Cool for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
Feel free to add veggies or experiment with different cheeses for a personalized touch.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 62g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 27g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
Keywords: meatball, pasta, comfort food, easy dinner, baking
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