Are you one to stress out over meal time? Well ditch the stress and try this Dump & Bake Meatball Casserole. Trust me not only is it delicious it is so easy to dump bake and go! Literally throw ingredients in a casserole dish place in the oven and when that timer goes off, dinner is ready to enjoy!
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Ok mama, here is how I put together my easy DUMP & BAKE MEATBALL CASSEROLE below.
Ingredients: Dump & Bake Meatball Casserole
16 oz penne pasta
3 cups Beef Stock you can use water as well
2 lbs meatballs
2 1/2 cup marinara
1/2 cup Alfredo
1 1/2 cups mozzarella
Instructions: Dump & Bake Meatball Casserole
Preheat the oven to 425
In a deep 9X13 dish place dry noodles
I used penne pasta, but you can use whichever kind of pasta you desire.
Then add beef stock to the noodles and stir to cover
Add Frozen Meatballs to the dish
Then add marinara and Alfredo sauce and stir to make sure meatballs and noodles are covered
Cover dish with foil and bake on 425 for 30-35 mins
While the dish is baking, shred mozzarella cheese
I prefer to shred my own cheese the taste texture and even the cost is better, but you absolutely can use pre shredded cheese too. I love this cheese shredder -HERE posted below makes shredding cheese super easy and you can throw it in the dish washer when you are done making it an absolute breeze. So if you prefer shredding your own over bagged cheese, you have to grab this shredder!
Once dish is done, make sure to stir good to make sure all noodles aren't sticking. You can taste test the noodle to make sure it is al dente, but be careful it will be hot.
Place on top of hot dish covering completely
Recover dish and place in oven for about 5-7 minutes until cheese is melted and bubbly like shown below.
Allow to sit on counter for a few minutes to cool.
Then serve and enjoy!
Side Idea:
Serve this Dump & Bake Meatball Casserole alongside a garden salad or green beans and crunchy french bread.
Crazy Busy Mama Tip:
Make sure the casserole dish that you are using is a deep one. This will avoid unnecessary spillage and save time with clean up.
You will want to make sure to bake this Dump & Bake Meatball Casserole in a deep 9X13 casserole dish to avoid spillage. I really love this deep dish casserole HERE it is super functional and has a timeless sleek design as well.
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Video Tutorial: Dump & Bake Meatball Casserole
For those who love a step by step tutorial here is one for you below!
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Dump & Bake Meatball Casserole
Ingredients
- 16 oz penne pasta
- 3 cups Beef Stock you can use water as well
- 2 lbs meatballs
- 2 1/2 cup marinara
- 1/2 cup alfredo
- 1 1/2 cups mozzarella
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425
- In a deep 9X13 dish place dry noodles
- Then add beef stock to the noodles and stir to cover
- Add Frozen Meatballs to the dish
- Then add marinara and Alfredo sauce and stir to make sure meatballs and noodles are covered
- Cover dish with foil and bake on 425 for 30-35 mins
- Shred mozzarella cheese and place on top of hot dish covering completely
- Recover dish and place in oven for about 5-7 minutes until cheese is melted and bubbly
- Allow to sit on counter for a few minutes and then serve
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I tired this and it was amazing!
Delicious
This was so easy, very filling and everyone loved it.
Enjoy the ease
Yum!
So yummy! Love it!
Easy peasy and loved by all.
Haven’t tried this yet..but it looks amazing
Great dump and bake! Love quick, easy and yummy.
Delicious!
Yummy!
Great dinner!!!
One dish is so easy. This is a great one
Love the one dish (dump) recipes! So easy and I don’t get anxious being in the kitchen standing over a stove!
This is such and easy recipe and it’s so good!
Haven’t tried it yet, but it’s one I plan on doing soon because it looks like one that my family would like I do a lot of casseroles so I’m excited to try this one!!
So delicious ❤️ Thank you for sharing
Easy and was a quick tasty dinner with things I already have on hand. It’s nice to not have to run to the grocery store in the evenings when I get home from work.
I give this 5 stars!
I give this 5 stars!
Awesome recipe!
Added to our rotation!
Awesome recepie. My family love it ,thank
You
Great recipe!
I used heavy whipping cream instead of alfredo, it was perfect!
Easy and delicious
Loved this recipe! Kiddos enjoyed it too, so that a win!
Delicious
I love meatballs and am going to save this quick recipe!
This looks absolutely amazing! Can’t wait to try it and I love how simple you made it to understand! Thank you so much!
This looks absolutely fantastic, gonna try very soon
Quick, easy, delicious! Thank you!
We love the dump & bake meatball casserole as it’s so easy when you have everything on hand. My grandkids love it and I will serve a side salad along with garlic bread. Super yummy🥰
Easy and tasty
A quick and delicious meal! My family loves this!
CBM’s recipes are delicious! Thank you!
This looks like a quick delicious meal.
Yummy + Easy = Great!
Super easy and delicious!
Loved it–thanks!
So good!
So delicious and easy!
This is SO delicious