HOW TO MAKE DUMP AND BAKE MEATBALL CASSEROLE
This substantial and delectable one-dish dinner, Dump and Bake Meatballs Casserole, is ideal for hectic weeknights since it only requires one dish to prepare. This casserole is assembled by layering and baking in one dish frozen meatballs, spaghetti, marinara sauce, and cheese. The ingredients are then cooked together to form the final product. The fact that the spaghetti and meatballs do not need to be pre-cooked in this dish is the recipe's crowning achievement; as a result, the dinner can be put together in record time and with no effort.
The Dump and Bake Meatballs Casserole is a flexible recipe that can be adapted to suit your preferences in a variety of ways. You are free to use whatever kind of pasta or meatballs strikes your fancy, and the casserole's taste and nutritional profile may be enhanced by the inclusion of other components like vegetables or herbs, for example. This casserole is an excellent option for providing sustenance to a large number of people, and any leftovers may be kept in the refrigerator for up to three to four days or frozen for up to three months.
TO MAKE THE DUMP-AND-BAKE MEATBALLS CASSEROLE, YOU WILL NEED THE FOLLOWING INGREDIENTS:
500 grams.Of frozen meatballs.
500 grams.Of uncooked pasta (penne, rigatoni, or ziti work well).
A large jar of your Fav marinara sauce.
2 Cups.Of water.
2 Cups.Of shredded mozzarella cheese.
1/4 Cup.Of grated Parmesan cheese.
Salt and pepper to taste.
PREPARATION:
1st Step
Preheat the oven to 425oF, and spray a 9x13 baking dish with cooking spray.
2nd Step
Fill the bottom of the casserole dish with frozen meatballs. Then, ladle the uncooked pasta over the meatballs.
3rd Step
Pour the marinara sauce over the pasta, taking care to uniformly coat it.
4th Step
Ensure that the pasta is completely submerged in the 2 cups of water that you add to the baking dish. Add salt and pepper, to flavor, to the casserole.
5th Step
Wrap aluminum foil snugly around the baking dish. Bake in an oven that has been preheated for 35 to 40 minutes, or until the pasta is completely cooked.
6th Step
Remove the foil from the baking dish, and distribute the mozzarella shreds and Parmesan gratings on top of the casserole.
7th Step
Return the casserole, uncovered, to the oven and bake for an additional 5 to 10 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbling.
8th Step
Remove the casserole from the oven and allow it to settle slightly before serving.
In conclusion, the Dump and Bake Meatballs Casserole is a simple and delicious meal that is perfect for busy weeknights or when you need to feed a large group of people. With its minimal prep time and easy cleanup, it is sure to become a family favorite.
