Meatball Bake

cooking recipe ingredients :

2 cups dried spiral pasta
500g lean beef mince
two garlic cloves, crushed
three green onions, finely chopped
3/4 cup fresh basil leaves, finely shredded
one massive carrot, trimmed, peeled, grated
one massive zucchini, trimmed, grated
150g button mushrooms, grated
one cup fresh white breadcrumbs
one tablespoon olive oil
690g jar tomato passata sauce
one cup grated tasty cheese
1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
Tiny basil leaves, to serve

how to cook :

Preheat oven to 180°C/160°C fan-forced. Cook pasta in a saucepan of boiling, salted water, following packet directions until tender. Drain.
Meanwhile, place mince, garlic, onion, basil, carrot, zucchini, mushroom and breadcrumbs in a large bowl. Season with salt and pepper. Using hands, mix to merge. Using two level tablespoons of mince mixture per ball, roll mixture in to 24 balls. Place on a plate. Cover and freeze for ten minutes.
Heat oil in a frying pan. Cook meatballs, in batches, turning, for five to 6 minutes or until browned and cooked through. Transfer to a plate.
Place pasta and sauce in a 12-cup capacity oven-proof dish. Toss to merge. Arrange meatballs on top of pasta. Turn to coat. Sprinkle with tasty cheese and parmesan cheese.
Bake for twenty to 30 minutes or until golden and cheese has melted. Top with basil leaves. Serve.