meatballs and pasta
(2 ratings)
When craving a really simple but tasty Italian dish, this one hits the spot. Can be used with any pasta...I used whole wheat spaghetti. If you have a large bunch to feed, just double everything listed here.
(2 ratings)
prep time
20 Min
cook time
40 Min
method
Bake
Ingredients For meatballs and pasta
- FOR THE SAUCE
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2 Tbspolive oil
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1/2onion, chopped
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3 clovegarlic, chopped
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2 Tbspdried oregano
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1/2 tspthyme, dried
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1/2 tspbasil, dried
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1 can6 oz tomato paste
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1 can15 oz crushed tomatoes
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2 can15 oz tomato sauce
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3 cwater
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1 tspsalt
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1/2 tsppepper
- FOR THE MEATBALLS
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1 1/2 lbground beef (or ground turkey)
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1/2 cbreadcrumbs
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1/4 cgrated parmesan cheese
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1/4 tspgarlic powder
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1/2 tsponion powder
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1/2 tspsalt
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1/4 tsppepper
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1/2 cwater
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1/2 lbspaghetti (or any other pasta)
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1/2 cshredded parmesan cheese
How To Make meatballs and pasta
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1In a large dutch oven over medium heat, add olive oil, onions and oregano. Cook for 10 minutes, stirring often. Add garlic and cook one minute more.
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2Add tomato paste and cook for about five minutes, stirring often. Add tomato sauce, crushed tomatoes,water, salt and pepper. Turn heat to low and simmer, stirring every ten minutes or so.
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3Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Line cookie sheet with aluminum foil and set aside.
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4Place meat in a large mixing bowl and add next seven ingredients. Mix well by hand. Scoop meat out with an ice cream scoop or something similar size, shape the balls and place on the aluminum foil.
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5Bake for 30-35 minutes, then add cooked meatballs to the simmering sauce.Continue simmering while you prepare the spaghetti.
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6Prepare spaghetti (or other pasta) according to directions. Drain, place meatballs and sauce on top and add shredded parmesan on top of that. Enjoy.
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