🍝 Dump & Bake Meatball Casserole

Ingredients

• 1 (16 oz) package uncooked rotini pasta

• 1 (24 oz) jar marinara sauce

• 3 cups water

• 1 (24 oz) bag frozen meatballs (no need to thaw)

• 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese

• ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese

• 1 tbsp Italian seasoning

• ½ tsp garlic powder

• ½ tsp onion powder

• ½ tsp black pepper

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Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).

2. Dump everything in

In a large baking dish (9Ă—13 works best), add:

• Uncooked rotini

• Marinara sauce

• Water

• Frozen meatballs

• Italian seasoning, garlic powder, onion powder, and black pepper

3. Stir well

Make sure pasta is mostly covered by liquid.

4. Cover tightly

Use foil and seal it well so the pasta cooks properly.

5. Bake

• Bake 40 minutes, covered

• Remove foil, stir gently

6. Add cheese

Sprinkle mozzarella and Parmesan evenly on top.

7. Finish baking

Return to oven uncovered for 10–15 minutes, until cheese is melted and bubbly.

8. Rest & serve

Let sit 5 minutes before serving.

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