Description
Enjoy a comforting plate of Meatballs with Pasta, featuring juicy homemade meatballs coated in a rich, flavorful sauce and served over perfectly cooked pasta.
Ingredients
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For the Meatballs:
- 1 lb ground beef (or turkey)
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1 egg
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1 tbsp olive oil (for cooking)
For the Sauce:
- 2 cups marinara sauce
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1 tbsp tomato paste
Instructions
- Make the Meatballs: In a bowl, mix ground beef, breadcrumbs, egg, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Roll into small meatballs.
- Cook the Meatballs: Heat olive oil in a pan and cook meatballs over medium heat until browned on all sides (about 5-7 minutes). Remove from pan and set aside.
- Prepare the Sauce: In the same pan, add marinara sauce, Italian seasoning, red pepper flakes, and tomato paste. Simmer for 5 minutes.
- Combine: Add meatballs to the sauce and let cook for another 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Cook the Pasta: Boil pasta in salted water according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- Serve: Place pasta on a plate, top with meatballs and sauce, and garnish with Parmesan and basil.
Notes
- Use ground turkey for a leaner version.
- Add grated Parmesan inside the meatball mixture for extra cheesiness.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
