cheesy penne with mozzarella meatballs Recipe

Name: cheesy penne with mozzarella meatballs
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 lb ground beef; 3 oz mozzarella cheese stick 4 sticks; 2 tbsp granulated garlic powder; 2 tsp salt; 2 tsp onion powder; 1 tsp ground black pepper; 1 cup shredded extra sharp cheddar cheese; 3 can tomato sauce** 15 ounce cans each; 1 can tomato paste 8 ounce; 1 1/2 tsp salt; 1/4 cup sugar; 2 tbsp granulated garlic powder; 1 tsp ground black pepper; 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar; 2 tsp onion powder; 8 oz water; 1 small onion sliced thinly; 1 box penne pasta 16 ounces; 2 tsp salt; 2 tbsp olive oil; 6 cup water

Servings: persons

4 lb ground beef
3 oz mozzarella cheese stick 4 sticks
2 tbsp granulated garlic powder
2 tsp salt
2 tsp onion powder
1 tsp ground black pepper
1 cup shredded extra sharp cheddar cheese
3 can tomato sauce** 15 ounce cans each
1 can tomato paste 8 ounce
1 1/2 tsp salt
1/4 cup sugar
2 tbsp granulated garlic powder
1 tsp ground black pepper
2 tbsp balsamic vinegar
2 tsp onion powder
8 oz water
1 small onion sliced thinly
1 box penne pasta 16 ounces
2 tsp salt
2 tbsp olive oil
6 cup water

1
take the meatball ingredients except the cheese, mix well cut the cheese into medallions.
2
You will use a little over half the 4 pounds here.
3
form beef into little balls, add cheese to the center of balls, cover over the cheese with beef.
4
repeat, pan fry rotating often.
5
you will have approximately a little under half the beef left over.
6
where you have the juices and oils from meat balls fry onions in it.
7
with the left over beef brown it.
8
add onions drain meat, add tomato sauce.
9
mix water and paste together.
10
add water and paste mixture to sauce.
11
Then add the rest of sauce ingredients except cheese
12
add cooked pasta (which you bring salt ,oil, water to boil.
13
Then add pasta cook 12 minutes and drain.
14
Then add to sauce) and cheese.
15
add to pasta and sauce.
16
simmer 7 minutes stirring often
17
** if you use hunts brand tomato sauce adjust the amount of salt to the sauce hunts has a lot of salt in their canned tomato sauce

1637

kcal

Calories

112

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 21 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 lb ground beef, 3 oz mozzarella cheese stick 4 sticks, 2 tbsp granulated garlic powder, 2 tsp salt, and more.

Yes, cheesy penne with mozzarella meatballs falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

cheesy penne with mozzarella meatballs

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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