Meatball Pasta Bake

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 200°C (400°F).
2. Prepare the meat mixture by combining 500g of ground meat, 1 finely chopped onion, 1 egg, salt, pepper, and Joes Pasta Buddy in a large bowl. Mix well with your hands or a wooden spoon until just combined.
3. Form the meatballs by placing a small amount of the meat mixture onto each cured pork slice and rolling them up. You should end up with around 20-25 meatballs.
4. Prepare the sauce by combining 500ml of beef broth, 4-5 tablespoons of tomato paste, 1-2 tablespoons of fresh cheese, and 200ml of heavy cream in a large saucepan. Add salt, pepper, and Bolognese sauce to taste. Mix well over medium heat until the sauce is smooth and heated through.
5. Cook the pasta according to the package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
6. Assemble the pasta bake by layering half of the cooked pasta, half of the meatballs, and half of the sauce in a large baking dish. Repeat the layers, starting with the remaining pasta, then the remaining meatballs, and finally the remaining sauce.
7. Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil and bake for 20 minutes.
8. Remove the foil and top the pasta bake with grated mozzarella cheese.
9. Return the pasta bake to the oven and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes, or until the cheese is golden brown and the sauce is bubbly.
10. Remove the pasta bake from the oven and let it rest for 5-10 minutes before serving.
11. Serve hot and enjoy!