Pasta Marinara & Meatballs Recipe
house-made meatballs + house-made marinara + linguini
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Ingredients
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Pasta Marinara & Meatballs Ingredients
Method
Cooking Directions
- 1
Make the Meatballs
In a large bowl, combine ground beef, bread crumbs, grated Parmesan cheese, egg, minced garlic, Italian seasoning, salt, and black pepper. Mix well until combined.
- 2
Form the Meatballs
Shape the mixture into meatballs, about 1.5 inches in diameter. Place the meatballs on a baking sheet.
- 3
Cook the Meatballs
In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the meatballs and cook until browned on all sides, about 8-10 minutes. Remove from skillet and set aside.
- 4
- 5
Combine Meatballs and Sauce
Return the meatballs to the skillet with the marinara sauce. Simmer for an additional 15-20 minutes, until the meatballs are cooked through.
- 6
Cook the Linguini
Meanwhile, cook the linguini according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- 7
Serve
Serve the meatballs and marinara sauce over the linguini, garnished with fresh basil.