Fusilli With Meatballs Recipe

Name: Fusilli With Meatballs
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 large onion, minced; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 1 can (28 ounces) no-salt-added Italian tomatoes; 1 tablespoon tomato paste; 1 tablespoon sundried tomato paste; 1 tablespoon ketchup; 1 tablespoon Worcester sauce; 1 tablespoon fresh or dried oregano; 2 slices firm-textured, dry white bread; 1 pound lean (93%) ground beef; 1 large egg; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon pepper; 1/2 teaspoon sugar; 12 ounces long fusilli; olive oil; non stick cooking spray

Servings: persons

1 large onion, minced
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 can (28 ounces) no-salt-added Italian tomatoes
1 tablespoon tomato paste
1 tablespoon sundried tomato paste
1 tablespoon ketchup
1 tablespoon Worcester sauce
1 tablespoon fresh or dried oregano
2 slices firm-textured, dry white bread
1 pound lean (93%) ground beef
1 large egg
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/2 teaspoon sugar
12 ounces long fusilli
olive oil
non stick cooking spray

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How to make the meatballs:
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Process bread until crumbs form. Add half of the onion, beef, egg, salt, and pepper mix until blended. Shape into twenty 1-inch meatballs.
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How to make the sauce:
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Coat large saucepan with nonstick cooking spray and set over medium-high heat. Saute the other half of the onion with garlic about 5 minutes. Process tomatoes in food processor. Add to saucepan. Add meatballs to sauce. Cook for 5 mins. Add oregano, ketchup, tomato paste, sundried tomato paste, salt, pepper, and sugar.
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Cover and cook, stirring occasionally, until meatballs are done.
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Meanwhile, cook pasta according to package directions. Drain and toss with a some olive oil. Spoon 1 cup sauce with meatballs over pasta. Serve while warm.

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* 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 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 large onion, minced, 2 garlic cloves, minced, 1 can (28 ounces) no-salt-added Italian tomatoes, 1 tablespoon tomato paste, and more.

Yes, Fusilli With Meatballs falls under the Meat & Poultry 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!

Fusilli With Meatballs

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Variations & substitutions

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