Meatball Pasta Bake

Name: Meatball Pasta Bake
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

12 ingredients

9 steps

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

1

Set the oven to 350°F.
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.