Bolognese Style Meatballs

A mid-week classic made even easier.

Serves
4

Prep Time
15 minutes

Cooking Time
25 minutes

Ingredients

  • 500g lean beef mince
  • ⅓ cup Leggo’s Pizza Sauce
  • ½ small red capsicum, finely diced
  • 2 tablespoons dried breadcrumbs
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 500g jar Leggo’s Bolognese Pasta Sauce
  • 400g penne, cooked and drained
  • Shaved parmesan cheese, for serving

Method

STEP 1
Combine mince, Leggo’s Pizza Sauce, capsicum and breadcrumbs in a large bowl and stir well. Using a tablespoon to measure, form mixture into meatballs using wet hands. Refrigerate for 15 minutes.
STEP 2
Heat oil in a large non stick frypan over medium heat and cook meatballs until lightly browned. Add Leggo’s Pasta Sauce and bring to the boil. Reduce heat, cover and simmer for 8-10 minutes or until meatballs are cooked through.
STEP 3
Toss hot pasta through the meatball mixture and serve with parmesan cheese.
Tips
Meatballs can be assembled a day ahead and refrigerated until required. Alternatively, meatballs can be made and frozen for 1 month before cooking.
This recipe is: Main   Kids   Everyday Meals   Italian  
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