Save some time to do your taxes

4/18/2016 (Permalink)

Did you know taxes are do three days later this year? The tax return time is over TODAY the 18th. Here is a recipe to help you save some of your time in case you are in a tax crunch. You literally toss together some dry pasta, some frozen (fully cooked) meatballs, marinara sauce, and water in a big baking dish. Cover it and bake it in the oven while you deal with TAXES, laundry, homework, feeding the dog, and all of the 18909809832429508 other items on your “To Do” list. Sprinkle some cheese on top to melt at the end and dinner is DONE! 

DUMP AND BAKE MEATBALL CASSEROLE

Author: The Seasoned Mom

Prep time:  10 mins

Cook time:  40 mins

Total time:  50 mins

Serves: 4-6

INGREDIENTS

·         1 (16 ounce) package uncooked rotini pasta

·         1 (25 ounce) jar marinara sauce

·         3 cups water

·         1 (14 ounce) package fully-cooked miniature (cocktail-size) meatballs (if using frozen meatballs, make sure that they are completely thawed before using)

·         2 cups shredded mozzarella (or Italian blend) cheese

·         Optional: Parmesan cheese and fresh chopped herbs (such as basil, oregano, and parsley) for garnish

INSTRUCTIONS

1.   Preheat oven to 425 degrees F.

2.   In a large baking dish, stir together uncooked pasta, marinara sauce, water, and meatballs. Cover tightly with aluminum foil and bake for 30 minutes.

3.   Uncover; stir.

4.   Sprinkle mozzarella over the top and bake uncovered for 10 more minutes (or until cheese is melted and pasta is tender).

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