Jul 17 2026
Restaurantsβ€ΊPane Vino On The Riverβ€ΊMacaroni Meatballs & Cheese Recipe

Macaroni Meatballs & Cheese Recipe

Time30m
Serves4

Cherry tomatoes and scallions in a light cajun cream sauce with parmesan & asiago cheeses

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Ingredients

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Main Ingredients

Method

Cooking Instructions

  1. 1

    Prepare the Meatballs

    In a large bowl, combine ground beef, salt, pepper, and Cajun seasoning. Form mixture into small meatballs, about 1 inch in diameter.

  2. 2

    Cook the Meatballs

    Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add meatballs and cook until browned on all sides and cooked through, about 8-10 minutes. Remove meatballs from skillet and set aside.

  3. 3

    Cook the Pasta

    In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook macaroni according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.

  4. 4

    Make the Sauce

    In the same skillet used for meatballs, add heavy cream and bring to a simmer. Stir in parmesan and asiago cheeses until melted and smooth. Add cherry tomatoes and chopped scallions, cooking for an additional 2-3 minutes.

  5. 5

    Combine Everything

    Add cooked macaroni and meatballs to the sauce, stirring to combine everything evenly. Cook for an additional 2 minutes to heat through.

  6. 6

    Serve

    Serve hot, garnished with additional scallions or cheese if desired.

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