Baked Meatballs And Pasta

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I found this in a box of recipe cards i bought at a garage sale.

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Steps

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Add macaroni to a pan of boiling water and cook until just tender.

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Drain and set aside.

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In a bowl combine meat , onion , breadcrumbs , parmesan , basil and egg.

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Form heaped teaspoonfuls into small balls.

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Heat oil in a frying pan.

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Add the meatballs and cook until well browned , drain then transfer to an ovenproof dish.

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Reserve oil in pan.

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Preheat oven to 180c.

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Sauce:.

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Add onion and garlic to the frying pan.

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Stir over a low heat until onion is softened.

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Add the capsicum and mushrooms.

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Cook for 2 minutes.

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Stir in the tomato paste then water and wine.

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Bring to the boil , stirring well.

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Mix in the macaroni , salt and pepper and pour over the meatballs.

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Bake uncovered for 30-35 minutes , then sprinkle with combined mozzarella and extra breadcrumbs.

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Bake for a further 10 minutes.

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Ingredients

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ground beef, onion, breadcrumbs, parmesan cheese, fresh basil, egg, olive oil, mozzarella cheese, garlic clove, red capsicum, mushrooms, tomato paste, water, red wine, salt and pepper