It’s like the easiest meal ever—just throw everything in a dish, bake
and BOOM! Dinner’s done. Perfect for when you don’t wanna spend hours in the kitchen. Let’s get into it!
Ingredients You’ll Need:
- 1 lb frozen meatballs (Italian style, or any kind you like!)
- 12 oz uncooked pasta (penne, rotini, or whatever you’ve got)
- 3 cups marinara sauce (jarred or homemade)
- 3 cups water
- 1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese (the cheesier, the better 🧀)
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- Salt & pepper (to taste)
- Fresh basil (optional, for extra fanciness 🌿)
How to Make It:
1.Preheat that oven: Set it to 400°F (200°C). Gotta make sure it’s hot and ready for this cheesy, meaty goodness!
2.Dump it all in: Grab a big ol’ 9×13 casserole dish and toss in the uncooked pasta, frozen meatballs, marinara sauce, water, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Stir it all up so the pasta is completely covered.
3.Bake it: Cover the dish with aluminum foil and pop it into the oven for 35 minutes. The pasta will cook in the sauce while the meatballs get all cozy. 😍
4.Cheese it up: After 35 minutes, take the dish out, remove the foil, and sprinkle the mozzarella and Parmesan on top.
5. Put it back in the oven, uncovered, for another 10 minutes, or until the cheese is melty and bubbly.
6.Finish & serve: If you’re feeling extra, sprinkle some fresh basil on top when it’s done. Let it cool for a few minutes before digging in!
Tips:
Cheese fanatics: You can mix in more cheese with the pasta before baking. No such thing as too much cheese, right? 🧀
Want it extra saucy? Add an extra 1/2 cup of marinara sauce.
Veggie twist: Add some spinach or mushrooms in with the pasta.