Smoky Meatball Pasta Bake Recipe

Cooking Directions

• STEP 1.Preheat the oven to 375掳F and grease a baking dish.
• STEP 2.In a bowl, combine ground beef, smoked paprika, garlic, breadcrumbs, egg, salt, and pepper.
• STEP 3.Shape the mixture into meatballs and place them in the greased baking dish.
• STEP 4.In a separate bowl, mix together tomato sauce, diced tomatoes, and Italian seasoning.
• STEP 5.Pour the tomato sauce mixture over the meatballs in the baking dish.
• STEP 6.Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the meatballs are cooked through.
• STEP 7.Meanwhile, cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente.
• STEP 8.Once the meatballs are cooked, remove the baking dish from the oven and sprinkle cheese over the top.
• STEP 9.Return the dish to the oven and bake for an additional 5-10 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
• STEP 10.Serve the Smoky Meatball Pasta Bake with garlic bread and enjoy!

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 red pepper flakes to the tomato sauce mixture.
• Leftover Smoky Meatball Pasta Bake can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

Storage and Serving

• To reheat the leftovers, place the pasta bake in a preheated oven at 350掳F for about 15-20 minutes, or until heated through.
• Serve the reheated pasta bake with garlic bread for a delicious and satisfying meal.