Stranger Foods

Meatball pasta bake

Serves 4 | Prep 30 mins | Cook 30 mins

Gluten-free: use gluten-free bread, pasta and stock cube.

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Put the pasta on to cook. Drain and return to the pan until needed.
Meanwhile, make the meatballs. Mix together the egg, oregano, mince and ½ the breadcrumbs in a bowl. Season well with salt and pepper. Divide into 24 pieces and form the meatballs.
Heat the oil in a large frying pan and fry the meatballs until the are cooked through and brown on all sides. Place in the casserole dish.
To make the sauce, add the onions to the pan and fry until they begin to soften.
Add the peppers, passata, water and stock cube and simmer for .
Mix the drained pasta and pour into the casserole dish with the meatballs.
Sprinkle the mozzarella over the top, along with the thyme. Sprinkle over the rest of the breadcrumbs. Place under the grill for . The cheese should be bubbling and the breadcrumbs browned.