Italian Meatball Pasta
This Italian Meatball Pasta is a hearty, comforting dish featuring juicy meatballs simmered in marinara sauce, served over perfectly cooked pasta.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Paleo
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef or a mixture of beef and pork
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs (Italian-style)
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 large egg
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 jar (24 ounces) marinara sauce
- 12 ounces pasta (spaghetti, penne, or your choice)
- Fresh basil leaves for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the meatball mixture: In a large bowl, combine the ground meat, breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, egg, minced garlic, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Mix until just combined; do not overwork the mixture.
- Form the meatballs using your hands into 1-inch balls.
- Brown the meatballs in a large skillet over medium heat with a drizzle of olive oil until browned on all sides, about 5-7 minutes. Remove and set aside.
- Simmer the meatballs in the marinara sauce for about 10 minutes.
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions in salted water, drain, and set aside.
- Combine the cooked pasta with the sauce and meatballs, serve hot, garnished with fresh basil and additional grated Parmesan if desired.
Notes
For a spicier version, add red pepper flakes to the meatball mixture. Ensure meatballs reach an internal temperature of 165°F for safety.
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