Turkey Meatball Pasta Bake
Soft turkey meatballs and penne in a sweet tomato and courgette sauce under bubbling mozzarella.
- Time1 hr 5
- LevelMedium
- Costabout £1.99 a head
- Oven200°C (180°C fan)
Cost is worked out from Aldi and Tesco shelf prices in October 2026. Your shop and brands will differ.
Ingredients
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Method
- 1
Heat the oven to 200°C (180°C fan). Mix the turkey mince, breadcrumbs, egg, half the oregano and half the salt in a bowl with your hands. Roll into 20 small balls and put them on a lined baking tray.
- 2
Bake the meatballs for 15 minutes until golden and cooked through.
15 min - 3
While they bake, heat the oil in a pan and cook the onion for 5 minutes until soft. Add the garlic and courgette and cook for 2 minutes.
5 min - 4
Pour in the passata, add the rest of the oregano and salt, and simmer for 10 minutes until thick.
10 min - 5
Cook the penne in boiling water for 2 minutes less than the packet says. Drain well.
8 min - 6
Tip the pasta, sauce and meatballs into a baking dish and mix gently. Top with the mozzarella and parmesan.
- 7
Bake for 15 minutes until the cheese is golden and bubbling. Rest for 5 minutes before serving.
15 min
Double check before you cook. Recipes can contain mistakes. Any diet labels come from the ingredients as written in this recipe and are a guide, not a guarantee. Always check every ingredient and the packet label for allergens and cross contamination, and ask your doctor or dietitian what is right for you, especially with coeliac disease, diabetes or a serious allergy. This is not medical advice.