This 5-ingredient oven meatball pasta bake is a true “no-boil” shortcut, letting you skip an extra pot by cooking the dry rotini right in the sauce. By mixing marinara with water, you create a liquid that softens the pasta while warming the fully cooked frozen meatballs at the same time. The end result is a satisfying, one-dish meal with tender pasta and a gooey, golden layer of melted mozzarella on top.
5-Ingredient Oven Meatball Pasta Bake
Ingredients
- 12 oz dry rotini pasta (uncooked)
- 24 oz jar marinara sauce
- 1 lb frozen meatballs (fully cooked)
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 3 cups water