Name: Easy Cheesy Meatball Bake Casserole
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 8
Cuisine: US
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

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Dump and Bake Meatball Casserole

Sep 25, 2025
by Aaron Heller
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PREP TIME

5 mins
COOK TIME

40 mins
TOTAL TIME

45 mins
SERVING

8 People
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This incredibly simple Dump and Bake Meatball Casserole, featuring frozen meatballs and your favorite prepared marinara, assembles in mere minutes before transforming into a comforting, cheesy masterpiece in the oven. The ultimate weeknight family dinner!

Ingridients

Adjust Servings

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

Nutrition

Carbohydrate

28 g
Cholesterol

56 mg
Fiber

4 g
Protein

19 g
Saturated Fat

8 g
Sodium

1281 mg
Sugar

8 g
Fat

19 g
Unsaturated Fat

0 g

Follow The Directions

01

Step

Gather all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).

02

Step

Combine pasta, water, marinara sauce, meatballs, peppers, and salt in a 9x13-inch baking dish.

03

Step

Cover tightly with aluminum foil and bake until pasta is al dente, 30 to 35 minutes.

04

Step

Remove the foil and stir in 1 cup mozzarella cheese. Sprinkle with remaining 1 cup of mozzarella cheese and Parmesan cheese.

05

Step

Bake, uncovered, until cheese is melted, 10 minutes more.

06

Step

Serve garnished with fresh herbs, if desired.

For a richer flavor, use Italian sausage instead of meatballs.
Feel free to add other vegetables like onions, mushrooms, or zucchini.
If you don't have rotini, penne or another similar pasta shape will work well.

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