Description
This Dump-and-Bake Meatball Casserole is a simple and delicious one-dish meal that requires minimal effort. Just combine frozen vegetarian meatballs, pasta sauce, water, pasta, and cheeses in a casserole dish, then bake until bubbly and golden brown.
Ingredients
1 pound frozen vegetarian meatballs
1 can (24 ounces) pasta sauce
1 cup water
2 cups uncooked pasta (such as penne or rigatoni)
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
fresh basil or parsley for garnish
Instructions
1. Preheat the oven to 375°F.
2. Combine frozen vegetarian meatballs, pasta sauce, water, and uncooked pasta in a casserole dish.
3. Cover the dish with foil and bake for about 40 minutes.
4. Uncover, sprinkle mozzarella and Parmesan cheese, then bake for an additional 10–15 minutes until bubbly and golden.
5. Garnish with fresh herbs if desired and serve hot.
Notes
You can customize this casserole with vegetables or extra seasonings.
Feel free to use homemade sauce for a more personal flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 50 mins
- Category: Main-course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 35 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 24 g
- Cholesterol: 60 mg