One-Pot Meatball Pasta for Busy Weeknights
Experience the ease of a restaurant-quality meal with this one-pot meatball pasta. By cooking the meatballs and pasta directly in a savory marinara and beef broth blend, you ensure that every noodle absorbs maximum flavor while significantly cutting down on cleanup. It is the perfect, hearty solution for hectic weeknights when you need a balanced, delicious dinner with minimal effort and absolutely no complicated cleanup.
- Prep Time: 10
- Cook Time: 20
- Total Time: 30
- Yield: 4 portions
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop Simmering
- Cuisine: Italian-American
- Diet: Halal
Ingredients
8 oz fusilli or penne pasta
1 lb ground beef
1 lb beef meatballs (halal certified)
24 oz marinara sauce
2 cups beef broth (low-sodium)
Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
Brown the ground beef in a large heavy-bottomed pot over medium-high heat until fully cooked.
Drain excess fat carefully from the pot.
Add the meatballs to the pot and sear for two minutes per side.
Pour the marinara sauce and beef broth into the pot with the meat.
Bring the liquid to a gentle boil.
Stir in the dry pasta ensuring it is fully submerged.
Reduce heat to a simmer and cook until pasta is al dente and sauce is thickened, approximately 12-15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Notes
Ensure all meat products are certified halal. For extra depth, you can sprinkle with fresh herbs like basil or parsley before serving. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
Find it online: https://albertrecipes.com/one-pot-meatball-pasta/