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Smoky Meatball Pasta Bake

An easy smoky meatball pasta bake recipe using store-bought meatballs in a rich tomato sauce flavoured with smoked paprika!
Course Pasta
Cuisine British
Prep Time 8 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 38 minutes
Servings 6
Calories 532kcal
Author Beth Sachs

Equipment

  • Chopping Board
  • Roasting Tin
  • Frying Pan
  • Large Baking Dish
  • Knife
  • Cheese Grater

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoon Olive Oil
  • 24 Beef Meatballs
  • 250 g Pasta fusilli or rigatoni
  • 3 Garlic Cloves peeled and finely chopped
  • 100 g Chorizo cut into 1cm rounds
  • 200 g Passata
  • 200 ml Beef Stock
  • 1 tablespoon Tomato Puree
  • 1 teaspoon Smoked Paprika
  • 1 teaspoon Sugar
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • ¼ teaspoon Black Pepper
  • 200 g Buffalo Mozzarella drained and sliced
  • 30 g Extra Mature Cheddar grated
  • 1 tablespoon Parsley chopped

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 200°c (180 fan/ Gas 6). Place the meatballs in a roasting tray and drizzle with 1 tablespoon of olive oil. Bake in the oven for 15 minutes.
    2 tablespoon Olive Oil, 24 Beef Meatballs
  • Meanwhile cook the pasta according to packet instructions, drain and set aside.
    250 g Pasta
  • Heat the remaining tablespoon of olive oil in a frying pan and cook the garlic and chorizo for 2-3 minutes on medium heat.
    3 Garlic Cloves, 100 g Chorizo
  • Stir in the passata, stock, tomato puree, smoked paprika, sugar, salt and pepper, and simmer for 5-6 minutes.
    200 g Passata, 200 ml Beef Stock, 1 tablespoon Tomato Puree, 1 teaspoon Smoked Paprika, 1 teaspoon Sugar, 1 teaspoon Salt, ¼ teaspoon Black Pepper
  • Stir in the cooked pasta and meatballs. Mix carefully to prevent the meatballs from breaking up.
  • Pour into a large baking dish and top with the sliced mozzarella and grated cheddar. Bake in the oven for 10-12 minutes until golden and bubbling. Garnish with parsley before serving.
    200 g Buffalo Mozzarella, 30 g Extra Mature Cheddar, 1 tablespoon Parsley

Notes

The nutritional information provided is approximate and is calculated using online tools. Information can vary depending on various factors, but we have endeavoured to be as accurate as possible.
Nutrition Facts
Smoky Meatball Pasta Bake
Amount per Serving
Calories
532
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
31
g
48
%
Saturated Fat
 
12
g
75
%
Trans Fat
 
0.02
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
 
2
g
Monounsaturated Fat
 
12
g
Cholesterol
 
116
mg
39
%
Sodium
 
874
mg
38
%
Potassium
 
527
mg
15
%
Carbohydrates
 
36
g
12
%
Fiber
 
2
g
8
%
Sugar
 
4
g
4
%
Protein
 
27
g
54
%
Vitamin A
 
1527
IU
31
%
Vitamin C
 
6
mg
7
%
Calcium
 
815
mg
82
%
Iron
 
3
mg
17
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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