Meatball Pasta Bake
- Ready In:
- 1hr
- Ingredients:
- 12
- Serves:
-
4
ingredients
- 10 1⁄2 ounces penne
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 2 1⁄2 ounces fresh breadcrumbs
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 roasted red peppers, chopped (from a jar will do)
- 14 ounces tomato and basil pasta sauce
- 2⁄3 cup beef broth or 2/3 cup red wine
- 2 ounces fresh breadcrumbs
- 3 1⁄2 ounces mozzarella cheese, grated
- 1 tablespoon fresh thyme, chopped
directions
- Set the oven to 350°F.
- Cook the pasta in boiling water for 10 mins until just tender but still with a little bite.
- Mix together the beef, egg, oregano, 1oz of the breadcrumbs and season well with salt and pepper.
- Mix well and shape into about 20 meatballs.
- Heat the oil in a large frying pan and fry the meatballs for about 10 mins, turning occasionally until browned.
- Add the red pepper, pasta sauce and the beef broth or red wine. Bring to the boil.
- Stir the drained pasta into the meatballs and pour into a large baking dish.
- Sprinkle with the breadcrumbs, mozzarella and thyme and bake until golden and bubbling.
- Serve with a large green salad and crusty bread.
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Reviews
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This recipe was not only easy but tasty too! I used frozen meatballs. Also used regular tomato sauce so I added 1tsp of dried basil. The roasted peppers came from the garden this year. I loved the flavor of the peppers. No penne, but those little shells hold a lot of sauce! DH loved the dish, thanks.
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English_Rose
United Kingdom
I live in Manchester, UK with my fiance and young son. I work at the local hospital in pediatrics and love my job. I also love cooking!! I have a sweet tooth but try and make healthy family meals, I'm not against some lovely treats now and then though :)