One Pan Meatballs and Pasta Skillet
A one skillet meal that is quick and easy! The pasta cooks right in the sauce!
Servings 5
Calories 354kcal
Ingredients
Ingredients for Meatballs if making from scratch. You can also buy them fresh or frozen ready made.
- 1 pound lean ground beef ground chicken or ground turkey
- 1/3 cup white onion minced
- 1 egg
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1/3 cup bread crumbs
- 1/4 cup grated parmesan
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
For the Sauce
- 1/2 cup onion minced
- 2 cloves garlic chopped
- 1 15 ounce can diced tomatoes undrained
- 1 15 ounce can crushed tomatoes - or tomato sauce
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1.5 cups small pasta - elbow, ditalini and orzo are good
- 2 cups beef broth - or chicken stock
- 1/2 cup shredded parmesan for garnish
Instructions
- If making your own meatballs - In a medium size bowl, combine all meatball ingredients. Shape into 1 inch balls. If using fresh or frozen premade simply go to next step.
- Heat large skillet over medium high heat. Add a tablespoon of olive oil. Brown meatballs. They do not have to be cooked through as they will finish in the sauce.
- Once meatballs are browned. Toss in onion and garlic. Saute until onions are soft. Add canned diced and crushed tomatoes. Add basil and oregano along with broth. Bring to a simmer.
- Add uncooked pasta to meatballs and sauce. Cook for about 15 minutes or until pasta is tender. Taste for salt and pepper.
- Top with parmesan cheese and serve with a simple salad and baguette if desired.
Nutrition
Calories: 354kcal | Carbohydrates: 32g | Protein: 32g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 102mg | Sodium: 1465mg | Potassium: 949mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 660IU | Vitamin C: 17.2mg | Calcium: 213mg | Iron: 5.5mg