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Dump and Bake Meatball Casserole

This dump-and-bake casserole combines uncooked cavatappi, marinara, frozen meatballs, mozzarella, and Parmesan for a cheesy dinner.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Rest Time 5 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Course Main
Cuisine American, Italian-American
Servings 8 servings
Calories 523 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 16 oz package cavatapi pasta, uncooked
  • 1 25 oz jar marinara sauce
  • 3 cups water
  • 1 14 oz package cooked meatballs (no need to thaw)
  • 1 1/2 cups Mozzarella cheese, grated
  • 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, grated

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 425°F.
  • In a 9x13-inch baking dish, combine uncooked pasta, marinara sauce, water, and frozen meatballs. Stir well.
  • Cover dish tightly with aluminum foil and bake for 35 minutes.
  • Uncover dish, stir, and check pasta doneness. If pasta is still firm, re-cover and continue baking until al dente.
  • Once pasta is al dente, remove foil, sprinkle with mozzarella and parmesan, and bake uncovered for 5–10 minutes until cheese is melted.
  • Serve warm and enjoy!

Notes

You can add frozen spinach or sautéed mushrooms for extra veggies.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingsCalories: 523kcalCarbohydrates: 63.6gProtein: 24.9gFat: 19gSaturated Fat: 7.5gTrans Fat: 0.3gCholesterol: 61mgSodium: 862mgFiber: 4.3gSugar: 8.8g