The Recipe: Ultimate Caesar Chicken
Looking for a quick and tasty dinner? This Dump and Bake Meatball Casserole is your go-to for busy weeknights! With frozen meatballs, pasta, marinara sauce, and gooey mozzarella cheese, this comforting dish comes together in a snap!
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 45-50 minutes
- Total Time: 55-60 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb frozen meatballs
- 12 oz uncooked pasta (penne or ziti)
- 3 cups marinara sauce
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Parmesan cheese (optional for topping)
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven:
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). - Prepare the Casserole:
In a large baking dish, combine the frozen meatballs, uncooked pasta, and marinara sauce.
Stir in the Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper until everything is well mixed. - Cover and Bake:
Cover the dish tightly with aluminum foil and bake for 30 minutes. - Add Cheese:
After 30 minutes, remove the foil and sprinkle the shredded mozzarella cheese evenly over the top.
Return the dish to the oven and bake uncovered for another 15-20 minutes, until the cheese is bubbly and golden. - Top and Serve:
If desired, sprinkle Parmesan cheese on top before serving.
Serve and enjoy your family’s new favorite casserole!
Notes
- For an extra boost of flavor, you can add a bit of garlic powder or crushed red pepper to the sauce mixture.
- You can substitute the mozzarella cheese with a combination of other cheeses like provolone or cheddar for different flavor variations.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 435 kcal
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 21g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
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