🍴 Instructions
1. Preheat & Combine Ingredients:
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
In a large, high-sided oven-proof pot or skillet (like a Dutch oven or a large cast-iron skillet), combine:
Defrosted frozen meatballs
Marinara sauce
Water
Bowtie pasta
Italian seasoning
Stir everything together, ensuring the pasta is fully submerged in the liquid.
2. First Bake:
Cover the pot or skillet tightly with a lid or aluminum foil.
Place the pot in the preheated oven and bake for 35 minutes. This allows the pasta to cook and absorb the liquid.
3. Add Cheese & Finish Baking:
Carefully remove the lid or foil from the pot.
Sprinkle 1 ½ cups mozzarella cheese and ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese evenly over the top.
Return the pot to the oven (uncovered) and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes, or until the cheese is melted, bubbly, and lightly golden.
4. Rest & Serve:
Once done, remove the casserole from the oven and let it sit for about 10 minutes before serving. This allows the sauce to thicken slightly and the casserole to set.
🍽️ Enjoy:
Serve up this easy, cheesy, and hearty meal with a side salad or garlic bread for a complete dinner!
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