Easy Dump & Bake Meatball Casserole (Small Batch, No‑Boil Pasta)

Cooking for one or two doesn’t have to mean settling for bland meals or drowning in leftovers. This Dump & Bake Meatball Casserole is a cozy, small‑batch pasta bake that comes together with just a handful of ingredients and almost no effort. Everything — dry pasta, marinara sauce, water, herbs, and tender Italian meatballs — is stirred together and baked until the pasta absorbs the flavourful sauce and the cheese melts into a golden, bubbly topping. It’s budget‑friendly, freezer‑friendly, and perfect for anyone who wants a comforting, homemade dinner without the fuss. Whether you’re cooking for yourself or a small household, this easy casserole proves that simple ingredients can still deliver big, delicious results. I will be the first one to put my hand up and admit that I can be a bit lazy at times when it comes to cooking. I am always looking for shortcuts and easier ways to do things. And if I can just use dump and bake recipes, so much the better!I adore pasta. It wasn't…