Meatball Pasta Bake

75 mins
Serves 3
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Directions

  1. 1Add the meatball ingredients to a bowl and mix well, allow to sit for 10 minutes, then roll into balls (a bit smaller than a golf ball). Set these in a fridge for 20-30 minutes.
  2. 2Add the meatball ingredients to a bowl and mix well, allow to sit for 10 minutes, then roll into balls (a bit smaller than a golf ball). Set these in a fridge for 20-30 minutes.
  3. 3Add the meatball ingredients to a bowl and mix well, allow to sit for 10 minutes, then roll into balls (a bit smaller than a golf ball). Set these in a fridge for 20-30 minutes.
  4. 4Heat some olive oil in a pan and sear the meatballs all over, then remove from the pan.
  5. 5Heat some olive oil in a pan and sear the meatballs all over, then remove from the pan.
  6. 6Heat some olive oil in a pan and sear the meatballs all over, then remove from the pan.
  7. 7Add more olive oil, then the sliced garlic, chilli and basil. Cook until fragrant without colour, then add the tomato paste and cook for 2 minutes.
  8. 8Add more olive oil, then the sliced garlic, chilli and basil. Cook until fragrant without colour, then add the tomato paste and cook for 2 minutes.
  9. 9Add more olive oil, then the sliced garlic, chilli and basil. Cook until fragrant without colour, then add the tomato paste and cook for 2 minutes.
  10. 10Add the passata and simmer on low for 45 minutes before adding the meatballs for 5-10 minutes to cook through, then remove, also removing the basil leaves.
  11. 11Add the passata and simmer on low for 45 minutes before adding the meatballs for 5-10 minutes to cook through, then remove, also removing the basil leaves.
  12. 12Add the passata and simmer on low for 45 minutes before adding the meatballs for 5-10 minutes to cook through, then remove, also removing the basil leaves.
  13. 13Meanwhile, cook the pasta until just al dente, then toss through the sauce with some pasta water. Taste for seasoning.
  14. 14Meanwhile, cook the pasta until just al dente, then toss through the sauce with some pasta water. Taste for seasoning.
  15. 15Meanwhile, cook the pasta until just al dente, then toss through the sauce with some pasta water. Taste for seasoning.
  16. 16Add to an ovenproof dish, top with the meatballs, fresh mozzarella and parmigiano, bake at 220c for 20-25 minutes or until oozing and golden.
  17. 17Add to an ovenproof dish, top with the meatballs, fresh mozzarella and parmigiano, bake at 220c for 20-25 minutes or until oozing and golden.
  18. 18Add to an ovenproof dish, top with the meatballs, fresh mozzarella and parmigiano, bake at 220c for 20-25 minutes or until oozing and golden.
  19. 19Top with fresh basil and black pepper.
  20. 20Top with fresh basil and black pepper.
  21. 21Top with fresh basil and black pepper.

Ingredients

  • 250 g beef mince
  • 250 g beef mince
  • 250 g beef mince
  • 250 g sausage meat
  • 250 g sausage meat
  • 250 g sausage meat
  • 2 eggs
  • 2 eggs
  • 2 eggs
  • 60 g panko
  • 60 g panko
  • 60 g panko
  • 2 minced garlic cloves
  • 2 minced garlic cloves
  • 2 minced garlic cloves
  • 50 g grated parmigiano
  • 50 g grated parmigiano
  • 50 g grated parmigiano
  • 50 ml milk
  • 50 ml milk
  • 50 ml milk
  • 1 handful chopped flat parsley
  • 1 handful chopped flat parsley
  • 1 handful chopped flat parsley
  • 2 tbsp chilli flakes
  • 2 tbsp chilli flakes
  • 2 tbsp chilli flakes
  • 1 pinch salt
  • 1 pinch salt
  • 1 pinch salt
  • 1 pinch pepper
  • 1 pinch pepper
  • 1 pinch pepper
  • 3 thinly sliced garlic cloves
  • 3 thinly sliced garlic cloves
  • 3 thinly sliced garlic cloves
  • 1 thinly sliced red chilli
  • 1 thinly sliced red chilli
  • 1 thinly sliced red chilli
  • 1 big glug olive oil
  • 1 big glug olive oil
  • 1 big glug olive oil
  • 1 few basil leaves
  • 1 few basil leaves
  • 1 few basil leaves
  • 4 tbsp tomato paste
  • 4 tbsp tomato paste
  • 4 tbsp tomato paste
  • 690 g passata
  • 690 g passata
  • 690 g passata
  • 200 g pasta
  • 200 g pasta
  • 200 g pasta
  • 1 fresh mozzarella
  • 1 fresh mozzarella
  • 1 fresh mozzarella
  • 1 parmigiano reggiano
  • 1 parmigiano reggiano
  • 1 parmigiano reggiano
  • 1 shredded fresh basil
  • 1 shredded fresh basil
  • 1 shredded fresh basil

Equipment

Mixing bowlBaking sheetFrying panChef's knifeLarge pot
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