Meatball Pasta Bake Recipe

Name: Meatball Pasta Bake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Pasta & Noodles
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

Servings: persons

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

1
Set the oven to 350u00b0F.
2
Cook the pasta in boiling water for 10 mins until just tender but still with a little bite.
3
Mix together the beef, egg, oregano, 1oz of the breadcrumbs and season well with salt and pepper.
4
Mix well and shape into about 20 meatballs.
5
Heat the oil in a large frying pan and fry the meatballs for about 10 mins, turning occasionally until browned.
6
Add the red pepper, pasta sauce and the beef broth or red wine. Bring to the boil.
7
Stir the drained pasta into the meatballs and pour into a large baking dish.
8
Sprinkle with the breadcrumbs, mozzarella and thyme and bake until golden and bubbling.
9
Serve with a large green salad and crusty bread.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 10 1/2 ounces penne, 1 lb ground beef, 1 egg, 1 teaspoon dried oregano, and more.

Yes, Meatball Pasta Bake falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Meatball Pasta Bake

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