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Meatball mac 'n' cheese
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Prep Time:
20 minutes
Cook Time:
45 minutes
Total Time:
65 minutes
Family-friendly one-pan mac 'n' cheese that blends two classic favorites.
Ingredients:
  • 500g Italian beef and pork sausages
  • 500g beef mince
  • 40.00 ml chopped fresh basil leaves, plus extra leaves to serve
  • 36.40 gm extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 brown onion, chopped
  • 200g chargrilled capsicum, chopped
  • 250.00 ml dried macaroni
  • 20.00 ml dried oregano
  • 700g btl Mutti Tomato Passata
  • 210g tub bocconcini, drained, halved
  • Mixed salad leaves, to serve
Instructions:
  • Preheat your oven to 180C (160C fan-forced).
  • Remove sausage casings and squeeze minced meat into a bowl, discard casings. Mix in beef mince and basil, season with salt and pepper, and thoroughly combine. Roll mixture into 2 level tablespoons sized balls.
  • Heat oil in a large casserole dish over medium-high heat. Sauté onion for 3 minutes until slightly caramelized. Add meatballs and cook for 5 to 6 minutes until golden brown all over, turning occasionally.
  • Arrange capsicum and macaroni around the meatballs in the pan and generously sprinkle with oregano. Pour the passata over and around the meatballs. Bring to a boil, cover, and bake for 20 minutes until deliciously cooked through.
  • Place bocconcini on top of meatballs and sauce. Bake uncovered for 10 to 15 minutes until the bocconcini is melted and slightly golden. Allow it to rest for 5 minutes, then garnish with extra basil. Serve alongside a salad.

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