Cheesy Meatball Pasta Bake
Frozen meatballs, rotini, marinara, and melted mozzarella baked in one dish—dinner in under 25 minutes. Serve with garlic bread for the full comfort meal.
- Total time
- 25 min
- Servings
- 4
- Calories
- 620
- Protein
- 38g
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Ingredients
- 20 count (about 1 lb) frozen meatballs
- 12 oz rotini pasta
- 24 oz (one 24 oz jar) marinara sauce
- 2 cups mozzarella cheese, shredded
Instructions
- 1
Preheat oven to 400°F and boil rotini in salted water until al dente, ~9 min.
- 2
Drain pasta and transfer to a 9x13-inch baking dish.
- 3
Stir in frozen meatballs and marinara sauce until evenly coated.
- 4
Scatter mozzarella over the top, covering as much surface as possible.
- 5
Bake until cheese is melted and bubbling at the edges, about 12 minutes.
- 6
Let rest 2 minutes, then serve hot with garlic bread.
Tools you’ll need
- large pot
- 9x13-inch baking dish
- colander
- spoon
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