Meatball And Kransky Pasta Bake Recipe

Cooking Directions

• STEP 1.Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F) and grease a large baking dish.
• STEP 2.In a large bowl, combine the ground beef, breadcrumbs, egg, garlic, parsley, oregano, salt, and pepper. Mix well until all the ingredients are evenly incorporated.
• STEP 3.Shape the mixture into meatballs, about 1 inch in diameter. Place the meatballs in the greased baking dish.
• STEP 4.In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the kransky sausages and cook until browned on all sides. Remove the sausages from the skillet and slice them into bite-sized pieces. Add the sausage pieces to the baking dish with the meatballs.
• STEP 5.In the same skillet, add the diced onion and cook until softened. Add the crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, sugar, dried basil, dried oregano, salt, and pepper. Stir well to combine.
• STEP 6.Pour the tomato sauce over the meatballs and sausages in the baking dish. Mix gently to ensure all the meatballs and sausages are coated in the sauce.
• STEP 7.Cover the baking dish with foil and bake in the preheated oven for 25 minutes. Remove the foil and bake for an additional 10 minutes, or until the meatballs are cooked through and the sauce is bubbling.
• STEP 8.Remove from the oven and let the pasta bake cool for a few minutes before serving. Serve with a side salad, if desired.

Cooking Tips

• You can use any type of ground meat for the meatballs, such as beef, pork, or a combination.
• If you prefer a spicier dish, you can add some chili flakes or hot sauce to the tomato sauce.
• Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat in the oven or microwave before serving.

Storage and Serving

• Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
• Reheat in the oven or microwave before serving.
• Serve with a side salad for a complete meal.