Slow Cooker Turkey Meatball and Pepper Pasta Bake

Servings

Cooking time may not change in direct proportion to servings.

Recommended slow-cooker size: 5.5 litre

• 5.5-litre slow cooker
• Large mixing bowl
• Wooden spoon
• Ladle

• 500g turkey mince
• 50g fresh breadcrumbs
• 1 medium egg
• 30g finely grated Parmesan
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 large onion, finely chopped
• 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
• 2 x 400g tins chopped tomatoes
• 300ml chicken or vegetable stock
• 290g jar roasted red peppers, drained and sliced
• 2 tablespoons tomato purée
• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 1 teaspoon dried basil
• 250g short pasta, such as penne or fusilli
• 125g mozzarella, torn into small pieces
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
• 1 tablespoon olive oil, for greasing if needed

1. 1
2. 2
3. 3
4. 4
5. 5
6. 6

Mix the turkey mince, breadcrumbs, egg, Parmesan and oregano in a bowl. Season lightly with black pepper and a little salt, then shape into about 20 small meatballs.