Kid's Pasta Recipe
Pork & beef meatballs in marinara or chicken Alfredo.
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Ingredients
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Meatballs
Pasta
Sauce
Method
Meatballs
- 1
Prepare the Meatball Mixture
In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground pork, ground beef, breadcrumbs, grated Parmesan cheese, egg, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, salt, and black pepper. Mix until all ingredients are well combined.
- 2
Form the Meatballs
Using your hands, form the mixture into small meatballs, about 1 inch in diameter. Place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- 3
Cook the Meatballs
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the meatballs and cook for 8-10 minutes, turning occasionally until they are browned on all sides and cooked through.
Pasta
- 4
Boil the Pasta
In a large pot, bring 4 cups of water to a boil. Add 1 tablespoon of salt. Add the pasta and cook according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
Sauce
- 5
Heat the Sauce
In the same skillet used for the meatballs, add the marinara sauce or chicken Alfredo sauce. Stir to combine and heat through for about 5 minutes.
- 6
Combine Pasta and Sauce
Add the cooked pasta to the skillet with the sauce. Toss to coat the pasta evenly with the sauce. Add the meatballs and stir gently.
- 7
Garnish and Serve
Serve the pasta in bowls, garnished with fresh chopped basil.
