Pasta With Meatballs Recipe
Penne pasta tossed with hand-rolled meatballs and our signature marinara sauce.
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Ingredients
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Pasta
Meatballs
Marinara Sauce
Method
Pasta Preparation
- 1
Cook the Pasta
In a large pot, bring water to a boil. Add salt and penne pasta, cooking according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
Meatball Preparation
- 2
Mix Meatball Ingredients
In a large bowl, combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, grated Parmesan cheese, minced garlic, egg, salt, black pepper, and Italian seasoning. Mix until just combined.
- 3
Form Meatballs
Roll the mixture into small balls, about 1 inch in diameter.
- 4
Cook Meatballs
In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the meatballs and cook for about 6-8 minutes, turning occasionally until browned and cooked through.
Marinara Sauce Preparation
- 5
- 6
Add Fresh Basil
Stir in chopped fresh basil into the marinara sauce just before serving.
Combining and Serving
- 7
Combine Pasta and Meatballs
In a large serving bowl, toss the cooked penne pasta with the marinara sauce and meatballs until well coated.
- 8
Serve
Serve hot, garnished with extra Parmesan cheese and fresh basil if desired.