Dump and Bake Meatball Casserole

We have all learned how easy it is to make Dump Cakes, now it is time to learn that making a Dump Casserole is just as easy and time-saving.

With this recipe, I am simply hoping you find that meal prep, or even good meals do not need to take forever, you will not need to spend all day in the kitchen cooking and slaving over a hot stove to make this dish.

What makes this recipe even better is that you will find that it is the perfect replica of a meal served at a classy Italian eatery or Restaurant.

The flavors are so rich, the dish is savory, comforting and filling. This will become a go to meal for you and your family once you taste the first bite. This dish will surprise you in that there are only a few steps to be taken before this is set for cooking and turned into one of the best meals ever!!

Can I use a different variety of meat?

Certainly! If you would prefer to use Chicken, Turkey or Ground Sausage, go ahead. Anything that you can make meatballs with is fair game here.

What sides would pair up with this dish?

I tend to make a side salad or roast a pan of green vegetables. Sometimes I saute up some Kale and Cabbage with bacon bits and onions.

Could I use Elbow Macaroni instead of Bowtie pasta?

That would be a good substitution. You want a pasta that is simple, yet will hold onto the sauce for you also.

Can I make this in advance?

You can make this ahead of time up to the point of baking. If you want to just reheat the dish, go ahead and complete the cooking time and then cover the dish.

How do I store this dish?

Once the food is cooled to room temperature, cover the baking dish tightly and place the dish in the refrigerator. It will last for up to 5 days.  You could also freeze the Dump Casserole for up to 4 months.

Ingredients:

            I box or 8 ounces Bowtie Pasta, uncooked

            1 jar Spaghetti Sauce, use your favorite

            1 bag frozen Meatballs, thawed

            1 tsp Italian Seasoning

            3 cups water

            1 ½ cups Mozzarella Cheese, shredded

            ¼ cup Parmesan Cheese, freshly grated

How to make Meatball Casserole:

Step 1. Preheat your oven to 400*

Step 2. In a baking pan, add the meatballs, jar of spaghetti sauce, water, Italian Seasoning and the pasta

Step 3. Stir to combine

Step 4. Cover tightly with a pan cover or with aluminum foil and bake for 35 minutes

Step 5. Remove from oven and uncover

Step 6. Top with Cheeses and bake for an additional 10 to 15 minutes, until the cheese is melted and bubbly

Step 7. Let rest for 10 minutes before serving

Dump and Bake Meatball Casserole

Yield: 6

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 50 minutes

Total Time: 1 hour

We have all learned how easy it is to make Dump Cakes, now it is time to learn that making a Dump Casserole is just as easy and time-saving.

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Ingredients

• I box or 8 ounces Bowtie Pasta, uncooked
• 1 jar Spaghetti Sauce, use your favorite
• 1 bag frozen Meatballs, thawed
• 1 tsp Italian Seasoning
• 3 cups water
• 1 ½ cups Mozzarella Cheese, shredded
• ¼ cup Parmesan Cheese, freshly grated

Instructions

1. Preheat your oven to 400*
2. In a baking pan, add the meatballs, jar of spaghetti sauce, water, Italian Seasoning and the pasta
3. Stir to combine
4. Cover tightly with a pan cover or with aluminum foil and bake for 35 minutes
5. Remove from oven and uncover
6. Top with Cheeses and bake for an additional 10 to 15 minutes, until the cheese is melted and bubbly
7. Let rest for 10 minutes before serving

Notes

Can I use a different variety of meat?

Certainly! If you would prefer to use Chicken, Turkey or Ground Sausage, go ahead. Anything that you can make meatballs with is fair game here.

Nutrition Information

Yield 6 Serving Size 1
Amount Per Serving Calories 181Total Fat 9gSaturated Fat 5gTrans Fat 0gUnsaturated Fat 3gCholesterol 28mgSodium 373mgCarbohydrates 15gFiber 1gSugar 2gProtein 10g

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