Baked Macaroni & Meatballs
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Baked Macaroni & Meatballs
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| Servings | Prep Time |
| 4people | 20minutes |
| Cook Time |
| 25minutes |
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Ingredients
- 300g Macaroni Pasta
- 400g Diced Tomatoes1 can diced tomatoes
- 2cups Pasta Sauce
- 2cups Shredded Mozzarella Cheese
- Fresh parsleychopped to garnish
Pork & Beef Meatballs
- 500g Pork & Beef MinceI buy the combo mix from the supermarket
- 1 Eggwhisked
- 1 Brown Oniondiced
- 2cloves Garliccrushed
- 1/4cup Breadcrumbs
- 1/4cup Parmesan cheesegrated
- 1tsp Garlic powder
- 1tsp Onion Powder
- 1tsp All Spice
- 1tsp Ground Oregano
- 1tsp Ground Basil
- 1/8tsp Ground Nutmeg
- Saltto season
- Pepperto season
- 1tbsp Vegetable Oil
Instructions
- Pre-heat a fan forced oven to 190°C (375°F).
- Spray a medium to large baking dish with non-stick spray.
- In a large bowl, add beef & pork mince, egg, onion, garlic, breadcrumbs, parmesan cheese, garlic powder, onion powder, all spice, oregano, basil, nutmeg, salt & pepper.
- Use your hands to mix and combine all ingredients.
- Roll mixture into approx 18-20 meatballs. Each meatball will be roughly golf ball sized.
- Cook macaroni pasta according to packet directions
- While pasta is cooking, heat oil in a large frying pan over medium high heat.
- Add meatballs to pan and cook until browned on all sides. Set aside
- Once pasta is cooked, drain water from saucepan then add diced tomatoes & pasta sauce to the macaroni. Stir to mix through.
- Pour macaroni & tomato mixture into the baking dish.
- Place meatballs in the baking dish on top of the macaroni.
- Sprinkle mozzarella cheese over the top of the meatballs.
- Place in oven and cook for about 10 – 15 minutes or until cheese has melted.
- Garnish with parsley and serve.