Italian · Main course
Timballo di Polpettine (Meatball Pasta Bake)
From @the_pastaqueen on TikTok ↗
A baked pasta timballo with beef meatballs, tomato and mozzarella. Follow @the_pastaqueen's recipe from making the meatballs to baking the assembled dish.
- Estimated time
- 90 min
- Servings
- 6
- Ingredients
- 14
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How to make it
- 1
Make the meatballs
In a bowl, combine the ground beef, breadcrumbs, egg, grated parmesan, garlic, parsley, salt and pepper.
Mix until evenly combined, then roll into small meatballs.
- 2
Brown the meatballs
Heat the olive oil in a frying pan and brown the meatballs on all sides.
Set them aside; they will finish cooking in the oven.
- 3
Make the tomato sauce
In the same pan, soften the onion in the oil.
Add the tomato puree, season with salt and simmer, then stir in the basil.
- 4
Cook the pasta
Boil the pasta in salted water until very al dente.
Drain it and toss with part of the tomato sauce.
- 5
Assemble the timballo
Layer the pasta, meatballs, tomato sauce and mozzarella in a baking dish.
Finish with a final layer of sauce, mozzarella and grated parmesan.
- 6
Bake
Bake in a preheated oven at 180 °C until golden and bubbling.
Let it rest a few minutes before serving.
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Questions about timballo di polpettine (meatball pasta bake)
- How long does timballo di polpettine (meatball pasta bake) take?
- The estimated total time recorded for this recipe is 90 minutes. Read the method before starting and allow for any cooling, chilling or marinating described in the steps.
- How many servings does this recipe make?
- The quantities listed are for 6 servings. The full ingredient list and instructions are included above.
- Who created this recipe?
- This recipe was shared by @the_pastaqueen on TikTok. Mezze transcribed the video into ingredients and steps; the original video is linked above.
