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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
Cheesy Meatball Pasta Bake
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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. 1

    Preheat oven to 400°F and boil rotini in salted water until al dente, ~9 min.

  2. 2

    Drain pasta and transfer to a 9x13-inch baking dish.

  3. 3

    Stir in frozen meatballs and marinara sauce until evenly coated.

  4. 4

    Scatter mozzarella over the top, covering as much surface as possible.

  5. 5

    Bake until cheese is melted and bubbling at the edges, about 12 minutes.

  6. 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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