Description
A comforting one-pot dish featuring tender meatballs, perfectly cooked pasta, and rich marinara sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 egg
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 cups pasta (your choice)
- 2 cups marinara sauce
- 1 cup water
- Fresh basil for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare the meatballs: In a mixing bowl, combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, grated Parmesan, egg, minced garlic, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Mix well and form mini meatballs.
- Brown the meatballs: In a large pot over medium heat, add meatballs and brown for about 5 minutes.
- Add pasta and sauce: Pour in pasta, marinara sauce, and water. Stir to combine.
- Simmer: Bring to a boil, then cover and reduce heat. Cook for 10 to 12 minutes until pasta is tender.
- Garnish and serve: Remove from heat, garnish with fresh basil, and serve.
Notes
Make-ahead tips: Prepare the meatballs in advance and store in the fridge for up to 24 hours. Cooking alternatives: Air-fry or bake the meatballs for a crispy texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: one pot, meatball, pasta, Italian, comfort food