Pork meatball pasta bake with melted mozzarella and cheddar

Pasta Bake

Pork Mince Meatball and Mozzarella Pasta Bake

Prep: 15 mins
Cook: 35 mins
Serves 4
Low cost

Ingredients

Serves 4 people

Method

1

Preheat the oven to 190°C (170°C fan).

2

Mix the pork mince with half the chopped onion, garlic granules, oregano, salt and pepper. Roll into small meatballs.

3

Heat the oil in a large frying pan and brown the meatballs all over. Remove and set aside.

4

Add the remaining onion to the pan and cook for 5 minutes until softened. Stir in the tomato purée and chopped tomatoes. Simmer for 10 minutes.

5

Meanwhile, cook the pasta according to packet instructions, then drain.

6

Combine the cooked pasta, meatballs and tomato sauce in an ovenproof dish. Scatter over the mozzarella and cheddar.

7

Bake for 15–20 minutes until the cheese is golden and bubbling.

Tips & Notes

  • Use good quality pork mince for the best flavour.
  • You can make the meatballs ahead and freeze them.
  • Swap mozzarella for extra cheddar if you prefer.

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