Dump and Bake Meatball Pasta Casserole

Name: Dump and Bake Meatball Pasta Casserole
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 50 min
Total time: 1 h
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 16 ounces rotini pasta (uncooked; penne or ziti may be substituted); 24 ounces spaghetti sauce (or marinara sauce); 2 cups water; 1 cup milk; 14 ounces frozen meatballs; 1 teaspoon garlic powder; 1 teaspoon onion powder; 1 teaspoon dried basil; 1 teaspoon dried oregano; 1 teaspoon salt; 1½ cups mozzarella cheese (shredded - or as much as you like); parmesan cheese and herbs for garnish

Instructions

Prep:10minCook:50min

This Meatball Pasta Casserole is made with uncooked pasta, frozen meatballs, jarred sauce, and mozzarella, all baked together in one 9 x 13-inch dish. There’s no need to boil the pasta or thaw the meatballs first, making it a practical dinner for busy nights or casual gatherings.

Updated at: Sun, 27 Sep 2026 00:06:30 GMT