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Dump and Bake Meatball Casserole

This super easy dump and bake meatball casserole made with frozen meatballs and prepared marinara sauce comes together in minutes and then just needs to bake in the oven. Perfect family staple on weeknights.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 362
Ingredients Method Nutrition

Ingredients
  

Ingredients
  • 12 ounces dry rotini pasta 3 1/2 cups
  • 2 1/2 cups water
  • 1 24 ounce jar marinara sauce
  • 1 14 ounce bag frozen meatballs, thawed
  • 1 cup chopped bell pepper 1 medium
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese 8 ounces, divided
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • Chopped fresh herbs, such as parsley or basil, optional

Method
 

  1. Gather all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).
  2. Combine pasta, water, marinara sauce, meatballs, peppers, and salt in a 9x13-inch baking dish.
  3. Cover tightly with aluminum foil and bake until pasta is al dente, 30 to 35 minutes.
  4. Remove the foil and stir in 1 cup mozzarella cheese.  Sprinkle with remaining 1 cup of mozzarella cheese and Parmesan cheese.
  5. Bake, uncovered, until cheese is melted, 10 minutes more.
  6. Serve garnished with fresh herbs, if desired.

Nutrition

Calories: 362kcalCarbohydrates: 28gProtein: 19gFat: 19gSaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 56mgSodium: 1281mgFiber: 4gSugar: 8g

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