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Meatball Pasta Bake
- Preparation and cooking time
- Prep:
- Cook:
- Easy
- Serves 6
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 12 Meatballs
- 1 Onion (Sliced)
- 1 Pepper (Roughly Chopped)
- 1 Carrot (Cubed)
- 200g Pasta
Sauce
- 12 Meatballs
- 1 Onion (Sliced)
- 1 Pepper (Roughly Chopped)
- 1 Carrot (Cubed)
- 200g Pasta
- 150ml Beef Stock
- Tinned Tomatoes/Passata
- Stock Cube (Crumbled)
Herbs/Spices
- 12 Meatballs
- 1 Onion (Sliced)
- 1 Pepper (Roughly Chopped)
- 1 Carrot (Cubed)
- 200g Pasta
- 150ml Beef Stock
- Tinned Tomatoes/Passata
- Stock Cube (Crumbled)
- Dried Oregano
- Dried Basil
- 1-2tsp Mild Chilli Powder
- Tomato Puree
- Garlic Puree
- Black Pepper
Method
- STEP 1Preheat oven to 200 degrees/gas mark 6. Make pasta according to packet instructions. Prepare and slice all vegetables ready. meatballs in oil on a medium heat (about 5 minutes). Once browned add onions, carrots and peppers and fry for 2 minutes.
- STEP 2Add oregano, basil, pepper, tomato puree, garlic puree, and chilli powder and stir for another 2-3 minutes.
- STEP 3Add beef stock, tinned tomatoes and crumble in stock cube and bring to the boil. Add cooked pasta and stir till the sauce covers. Transfer to ovenproof dish, add cheese topping (can add breadcrumbs for extra crunch) and bake for 20-25 minutes.
