Dump and Bake Meatball Casserole

• Condiments

  • 1 (25 ounce jar Marinara sauce

• Pasta & Grains

  • 1 (16 ounce package Rotini pasta

• Dairy

  • 2 cups Mozzarella

• Liquids

  • 3 cups Water

• Other

  • 1 (14 ounce package Fully-cooked miniature (cocktail-size meatballs (if using frozen meatballs, make sure that they are completely thawed before using

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Description

Ingredients

• 1 (16 ounce) package uncooked rotini pasta
• 1 (25 ounce) jar marinara sauce
• 3 cups water
• 1 (14 ounce) package fully-cooked miniature (cocktail-size) meatballs (if using frozen meatballs, make sure that they are completely thawed before using)
• 2 cups shredded mozzarella (or Italian blend) cheese
• Optional: Parmesan cheese and fresh chopped herbs (such as basil, oregano, and parsley) for garnish

Directions

• Preheat oven to 425 degrees F.
• In a large baking dish, stir together uncooked pasta, marinara sauce, water, and meatballs. Cover tightly with aluminum foil and bake for 30 minutes.
• Uncover; stir.
• Sprinkle mozzarella over the top and bake uncovered for 10 more minutes (or until cheese is melted and pasta is tender).