Beef Recipes

Pre-heat oven to 180ºC

Serves 6

For the Meatballs

• 500g lean mince
• 4 cloves garlic, finely chopped
• 1 small red capsicum, charred, seeds removed and finely chopped
• 2 tsp dried oregano
• 1 egg yolk
• ¼ cup flour
• ¼ cup olive oil
• 2 cups prepared tomato pasta sauce
• 375g penne, cooked to al dente and drained
• ¼ cup each of grated cheddar cheese and Parmesan cheese

• Make the meatballs by combining the meat, garlic, capsicum, and oregano and egg yolk. Shape into small balls then roll in flour; fry the meatballs in olive oil until golden all over.
• Combine sauce with the pasta and meatballs. Transfer to a baking dish, top with cheeses and bake for 15 minutes or until golden.