Swap out your usual spag bol recipe for this delicious stuffed meatball pasta. Ready to serve in just 30 minutes, this flavourful dish is sure to be a hit.
Serves44
Cook time25 mins25 minutes
Prep time5 mins5 minutes
Ingredients
500g pkt Italian-style pork meatballs
180g jar cheese-stuffed peppers, drained
1 tbs olive oil
1 brown onion, finely chopped
350g jar Leggo’s Stir Through Roasted Vegetables pasta sauce
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Method
Step 1
Make a small indent in 1 meatball. Place 1 stuffed pepper in the centre of the meatball and shape the meatball around the pepper to enclose. Heat the oil in a non-stick frying pan over medium heat. Add the meatballs. Cook, turning, for 3-4 mins or until browned. Transfer to a plate. Add the onion to the pan. Cook, stirring, for 2-3 mins or until the onion softens.
Step 2
Return the meatballs to the pan with the pasta sauce and ½ cup (125ml) water. Simmer for 10-15 mins or until the meatballs are cooked through.
Step 3
Meanwhile, cook pasta in a saucepan of boiling water following packet directions or until al dente. Drain well.
Step 4
Add the pasta and spinach to the meatball mixture. Stir until the spinach wilts.
350g jar Leggo’s Stir Through Roasted Vegetables pasta sauce
375g penne
60g pkt Coles Australian Baby Spinach
Description
Swap out your usual spag bol recipe for this delicious stuffed meatball pasta. Ready to serve in just 30 minutes, this flavourful dish is sure to be a hit.
Method
Step 1
Make a small indent in 1 meatball. Place 1 stuffed pepper in the centre of the meatball and shape the meatball around the pepper to enclose. Heat the oil in a non-stick frying pan over medium heat. Add the meatballs. Cook, turning, for 3-4 mins or until browned. Transfer to a plate. Add the onion to the pan. Cook, stirring, for 2-3 mins or until the onion softens.
Step 2
Return the meatballs to the pan with the pasta sauce and ½ cup (125ml) water. Simmer for 10-15 mins or until the meatballs are cooked through.
Step 3
Meanwhile, cook pasta in a saucepan of boiling water following packet directions or until al dente. Drain well.
Step 4
Add the pasta and spinach to the meatball mixture. Stir until the spinach wilts.
