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Dump and Bake Italian Meatball and Rice Casserole

A zero prep and incredibly comforting Italian Meatball and Rice Casserole made with a few simple ingredients. This meal is super easy and effortless!

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
1 hr 5 mins
Total Time
1 hr 20 mins
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 392 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian

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

Instructions

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  1. Preheat oven to 375F (190C).
  2. Stir marinara sauce, tomatoes, water, and rice together in a 13-inch by 9-inch baking dish. Add meatballs and stir to combine.
  3. Cover the baking dish tightly with a lid or foil.
  4. 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.
  5. 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

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

% 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.