I always enjoy baked dinners and this Puttanesca Meatball Bake gives all the homey feels that a good dish should serve. Made with Italian pasta, I like penne, but you can use what you prefer, mixed with garlic, anchovies, chili flakes, courgettes, capers, black olives and passata sauce and topped with sprinkles of Parmesan then baked in the oven until oozing and bubbling.
To make Puttanesca Meatball Bake, you will need the following ingredients:
Preheat the oven to 355 °F (180 C/160 C fan/gas 4).
In a frying pan, heat 1 tablespoon of oil and, working in batches, add 24 meatballs. Cook until browned all over then transfer and set aside in a dish.
In the same pan, using the remaining oil, cook 2 finely sliced cloves of garlic and a pinch of dried chili flakes.
Add 2 chopped anchovies and cook until almost melted.
Add 2 grated courgettes and continue cooking until all the liquid has cooked away.
Add 2 tablespoons of chopped capers, 70 grams of pitted and halved olives and 500 ml of passata sauce. Stir to mix and bring everything to a simmer.
Add the cooked meatballs to the pan and cook for another 5 minutes. Season to taste.
Cook 300 g of penne or other pasta according to the package instructions then drain and transfer to a 10-inch ovenproof baking dish.
Top the pasta with the meatballs and stir to mix everything evenly through. Smooth over the top and sprinkle with 2 tablespoons of grated Parmesan.
Bake in the preheated oven for about 30 minutes until browned, crisp and bubbling.
Cool for about 5 minutes before serving.
A family favorite, this Puttanesca Meatball Bake will bring all the Italian flavors and love to your home. What are some of your other favorite baked dishes? Let us know and share your ideas with us when you tag us online using our hashtag #cookmerecipes!
This is sooo yum! Made my day!
Prepare this Puttanesca Meatball Bake was so easy, and my kids loved it. We enjoyed a cozy family dinner, and the flavors were just incredible with the anchovies and olives. A perfect recipe for our busy week nights.
Superb! This Puttanesca Meatball Bake is simply delightful! I made it for a cozy dinner with friends and everyone loved it. The flavors meshed perfectly, and the smell filled my entire apartment. Can't wait to make it again!
So easy, delicious dinner.
Yummy for sure!
Yo, this Putanesca Meatball Bake is da bomb! My fam loved it, we all went for seconds!
Delicious! This Puttanesca Meatball Bake was a hit with my family! I made it for my husband’s birthday, and we couldn't stop raving about it. The flavors were extraordinary, and it was so easy to prepare. I love how the cheese gets all melty! Can’t wait to make it again!
Delicious!
Delicious and easy!
Dude, this Puttanesca Meatball Bake is the bomb! I whipped it up on a chill Sunday night, and it was like a warm hug in a bowl. I used penne, and the combo of flavors was just fire. Seriously, my friends couldn’t get enough! Thanks for the awesome recipe!
Simply delicious dinner!
J'ai récemment préparé ce Puttanesca Meatball Bake pour un dîner en famille, et tout le monde a adoré. La combinaison de saveurs était superbe, et c'était facile à faire. C'est un plat que je referai avec plaisir.
Delicious!
Delicious! I made this for my friends last week and they couldn't stop raving. The flavors blend so well together! I used penne, as it’s my favorite, and it turned out perfect. I love how easy it is to make, yet it feels fancy. Will definitely make again!
OMG! This Puttanesca Meatball Bake is the bomb! 🤤 I threw this together after a long day, and it was like a hug in a dish. The flavors are 🤯 and super easy to make! I had my friends over, and they loved it too! Can't wait to make this again!
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