Name: 25-minute one pan meatball and tomato pasta
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 450g Italian-style sausages; 2 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil; 2 cloves garlic, crushed; 1 tsp sweet paprika; 1/2 tsp nutmeg; 1 1/2 Tbsp firmly packed fresh oregano leaves, plus extra to serve; 450g jar roasted capsicum, drained, thinly sliced; 400g jar passata; 400g can cherry tomatoes; 2 cups chicken stock; 2 1/2 cups dried orecchiette; 1 cup finely grated parmesan, plus extra to serve; Sea-salt flakes and freshly ground black pepper, to season

25-minute one pan meatball and tomato pasta

One pan dinner to satisfy.

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Serves 4

Prep

10M

Cook

25M

Total

35M

Busy family dinners just got a whole lot easier with this one pan tomato and meatball pasta. This recipe comes together quickly, saving you time without compromising on flavour.

Perfect for hectic weeknights, everything cooks in one dish which means less cleanup, less stress, and a hearty, comforting meal the whole family will love. Simple, speedy, and seriously satisfying!

Ingredients

450g Italian-style sausages

2 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil

2 cloves garlic, crushed

1 tsp sweet paprika

1/2 tsp nutmeg

1 1/2 Tbsp firmly packed fresh oregano leaves, plus extra to serve

450g jar roasted capsicum, drained, thinly sliced

400g jar passata

400g can cherry tomatoes

2 cups chicken stock

2 1/2 cups dried orecchiette

1 cup finely grated parmesan, plus extra to serve

Sea-salt flakes and freshly ground black pepper, to season

Method

Step 1

Squeeze out the sausage meat and roll into heaped teaspoon-sized balls. Heat oil in a large saucepan on medium heat. Add meatballs and cook for 3–4 minutes, stirring, or until browned all over. Add garlic, paprika, nutmeg and oregano. Cook for 1 minute or until fragrant.

Step 2

Add capsicum, passata, tomatoes, stock and dried pasta, then bring to a simmer. Cover and reduce heat to low, cook for 15 minutes. Remove lid and cook for a further 5 minutes or until pasta is cooked and sauce has reduced slightly.

Step 3

Stir in parmesan. Season to taste. Serve pasta with extra parmesan and oregano.

*(Photography Tim Roberts Styling Lucy Busuttil Recipes Clare Maguire + Sarah Murphy)*

What type of pasta is often served with meatballs?

Meatballs can be served alongside any type of pasta, however spaghetti and fettuccini are popular choices, as well as orechiette and penne.

Food editor Sarah Murphy Food editor

Sarah began her career in the Australian food media industry 14 years ago. She is now the Food Editor for Better Homes and Gardens, Woman’s Day and Take 5 and loves creating clever and achievable recipes for readers (that will still impress too!)

Clare Maguire