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Chef Raphael’s Penne Meatballs Bake recipe is going to be the family’s new favourite dish. There’s a lot of Italian goodness in this dish; the delicious and tender penne pasta baked in a delicious sauce and topped with delicious Italian Meatballs and mozzarella cheese! How can this dish not be a huge hit? Try out our Chef Raphael’s recipe that is amazingly delicious and we promise your whole family will want more!!
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PENNE MEATBALLS BAKE PENNE MEATBALLS BAKE RECIPE
Serves 2
INGREDIENTS
2tsp Oregano
250ml. Tomato Sauce
200g Rigatoni/Penne Pasta
300g meatballs(Chicken or Beef)
1 French Roll(optional)
2 Garlic Cloves
100g Grated Parmesan
150g Shredded Mozzarella
¼ tsp. Red Pepper Flakes
Cooking oil
METHOD
Cooking The Pasta
STEP 1
Once water is boiling, add pasta and cook until al dente approximately 11-13 minutes.
STEP 2
Reserve the ½ cup pasta’s cooking water & drain the pasta in a colander and set aside.
While pasta cooks, make meatballs…
Sear The Meatballs
STEP 1
Place a medium-sized non-stick pan over medium heat and add 1 tsp olive oil. Then add meatballs to a hot pan and stir occasionally until browned all over, for approximately 3-5 minutes.
Finish The Meatballs
STEP 1
Add the tomato sauce, oregano and reserved pasta cooking water to the pan & bring to a boil. Once boiling, cook until meatballs are cooked through, (3-5 minutes). Stir in pasta. Remove from the cooker.
Bake The Meatballs To Finish The Dish
STEP 1
Transfer the pasta and meatballs to the prepared casserole dish. Top with mozzarella and place on a prepared baking sheet to catch any drips.
STEP 2
Halve French roll, if necessary. Place on an empty side of the baking sheet, cut side up, and top with remaining garlic and 1 tsp. olive oil.
STEP 3
Bake in a hot oven(200ºC) until the cheese is melted and the roll is lightly browned, 5-7 minutes.
STEP 4
Plate dish, garnishing pasta with red pepper flakes (to taste).
Serve hot & enjoy your Penne Meatballs Bake!
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