Dump and Bake Italian Meatball and Rice Casserole
User Reviews
4.4
69 reviews
Good
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
1 hr 5 mins
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Total Time
1 hr 20 mins
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Servings
8 servings
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Calories
392 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Italian
Dump and Bake Italian Meatball and Rice Casserole
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A zero prep and incredibly comforting Italian Meatball and Rice Casserole made with a few simple ingredients. This meal is super easy and effortless!
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Ingredients
- 3 cups 27 ounces marinara sauce
- 1 can 14.5 ounces Basil, Garlic & Oregano diced tomatoes (undrained)
- ¾ cup water
- 1 cup uncooked long grain white rice
- 1 26 ounce package Rosina Fully-Cooked Italian-Style frozen meatballs (you do not need to thaw the meatballs)
- ½ cup 2 ounces shredded mozzarella cheese
- ¼ cup 1 ounce grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
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Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375F (190C).
- Stir marinara sauce, tomatoes, water, and rice together in a 13-inch by 9-inch baking dish. Add meatballs and stir to combine.
- Cover the baking dish tightly with a lid or foil.
- Bake for 60-75 minutes or until the rice is tender. During the final 5 minutes of cooking, remove dish from oven, uncover, and sprinkle with mozzarella and Parmesan. Place back in the oven (uncovered) for the final 5 minutes, or until cheese is melted.
- Garnish with parsley just before serving.
Notes
- When using Rosina frozen meatballs you do not need to thaw them first before cookingFeel free to add extra herbs and spices to change it up such as red pepper flakes or fresh basilI like to use mozzarella and parmesan but any good melting cheese you have will doWhen using mozzarella make sure to use pre-shredded so there isn't a lot of excess moistureLeftovers can be eaten cold or reheated but make sure the casserole is piping hot throughoutSince the meatballs were already frozen I don't recommend you re-freeze this dish
Nutrition Information
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Calories
392kcal
(20%)
Carbohydrates
25g
(8%)
Protein
21g
(42%)
Fat
22g
(34%)
Saturated Fat
8g
(40%)
Cholesterol
74mg
(25%)
Sodium
632mg
(26%)
Potassium
702mg
(20%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
5g
(10%)
Vitamin A
625IU
(13%)
Vitamin C
13.2mg
(15%)
Calcium
119mg
(12%)
Iron
2.6mg
(14%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 392 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 392kcal | 20% |
| Carbohydrates | 25g | 8% |
| Protein | 21g | 42% |
| Fat | 22g | 34% |
| Saturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Cholesterol | 74mg | 25% |
| Sodium | 632mg | 26% |
| Potassium | 702mg | 15% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 625IU | 13% |
| Vitamin C | 13.2mg | 15% |
| Calcium | 119mg | 12% |
| Iron | 2.6mg | 14% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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4.4
69 reviews
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