Kids Capellini Recipe
Capellini with meatballs, marinara, or marinara over capellini pasta.
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Ingredients
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Pasta
Meatballs
Marinara Sauce
Garnish
Method
Pasta Preparation
- 1
Cook Capellini
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the capellini pasta and cook according to package instructions until al dente, usually about 3-5 minutes. Drain and set aside.
Meatball Preparation
- 2
Make Meatballs
In a large bowl, combine the ground beef, breadcrumbs, grated Parmesan cheese, egg, minced garlic, Italian seasoning, salt, and black pepper. Mix until well combined.
- 3
Form Meatballs
Shape the mixture into small meatballs, about 1 inch in diameter.
- 4
Cook Meatballs
In a large skillet over medium heat, heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil. Add the meatballs and cook, turning occasionally, until browned on all sides, about 8-10 minutes. Remove from skillet and set aside.
Marinara Sauce Preparation
- 5
Make Marinara Sauce
In the same skillet, add the remaining tablespoon of olive oil. Sauté the chopped onion over medium heat until softened, about 5 minutes. Add the minced garlic and cook for an additional minute.
- 6
- 7
Add Meatballs to Sauce
Add the cooked meatballs to the sauce and simmer for an additional 10 minutes.
Assembly
- 8
Combine and Serve
In a large serving bowl, add the drained capellini pasta. Pour the marinara sauce with meatballs over the pasta and toss gently to combine. Garnish with fresh basil leaves and additional grated Parmesan cheese as desired.
