Dump-and-Bake Meatball Casserole

This easy Dump & Bake Meatball Casserole Pasta strikes the perfect combination of a dinner that is both delicious and hassle-free! 🙌 . With just a few minutes of prep and simple ingredients, it’s a meal the whole family will love.

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This is perfect for busy nights or when you just want to change into your cozies and enjoy some comfort food. 🍝✨

Ingredients

• 1 lb ziti pasta, uncooked
• 3 cups chicken stock
• 1 jar (24 oz) pasta sauce
• 2 tbsp Italian seasoning
• 1 pkg (24 oz) thawed turkey meatballs
• 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
• Fresh basil, optional

Directions

• Preheat oven to 425℉.
• In a 9×13 casserole dish, combine ziti, chicken stock, pasta sauce, and Italian seasoning. Stir to coat pasta.
• Add meatballs on top. Cover with foil and bake for 30 minutes.
• Uncover, stir, and check pasta; if still crunchy, bake covered for 5 more minutes.
• Top with mozzarella and bake uncovered for 5-10 minutes, until cheese is melted and bubbly.
• Rest for 5 minutes, garnish with basil if desired, and serve. Enjoy!

Here’s a Quick Video Tutorial!

Perfect Presentation Platters

Checkered Serving Boards: I used this checkered chopping board, which I use for prep, serving, and decor! For a more affordable version, Temu also has this Checkered Chopping Board that comes in various sizes and is so handy for prep, serving, and decor! I use mine all the time!

Halloween Kitchen Links: You can find my favorite Haunted House Cookie Jar at Pottery Barn! I also love these elegant MacKenzie-Childs Striped Pumpkins set or her Boo Pumpkins Set, which is a bit less expensive. I’m also obsessed with the Cauldron with Witch Boots!

Can I Prep This in Advance?

Yes! You can get all of the ingredients arranged, then cover with Saran Wrap and store in the fridge for 2-3 days for easy weeknight meal planning. You can also freeze this for up to a month after prepping! Just defrost before you put it in the over. 🙂

Storing Leftover Meatball Casserole

If you have any leftovers, store them in a Tupperware container and refrigerate, where it should stay fresh for several days. Reheat in the microwave at 30-second intervals until desired temperature is reached.

Enjoy!

I hope you loved this Meatball Casserole as much as my family did! For similar recipes I think you’ll love, be sure to check out our creamy Dump-and-Bake Chicken Alredo Casserole, flavorful Lemon Garlic Parmesan Pasta, or delicious Boursin and Tomato Tortellini Bake. Have a great day, friends!

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This easy Dump & Bake Meatball Casserole Pasta strikes the perfect combination of a dinner that is both delicious and hassle-free!

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Ingredients

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• 1 lb ziti pasta, uncooked
• 3 cups chicken stock
• 1 jar (24 oz) pasta sauce
• 2 tbsp Italian seasoning
• 1 pkg (24 oz) thawed turkey meatballs
• 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
• Fresh basil, optional

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Instructions

• • Preheat oven to 425℉.

• • In a 9×13 casserole dish, combine ziti, chicken stock, pasta sauce, and Italian seasoning. Stir to coat pasta.

• • Add meatballs on top. Cover with foil and bake for 30 minutes.

• • Uncover, stir, and check pasta; if still crunchy, bake covered for 5 more minutes.

• • Top with mozzarella and bake uncovered for 5-10 minutes, until cheese is melted and bubbly.

• • Rest for 5 minutes, garnish with basil if desired, and serve. Enjoy!