Italian meatball & pasta soup Recipe

Name: Italian meatball & pasta soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 tbsp olive oil; 8 frozen italian meatballs, you can buy & brown on stove to give a bit of color ( I make my own & freeze & use as needed); 3 cups water; 1/2 cup elbows or any short pasta; 1 can beef broth or beef bouillon; 1/2 tsp dry basil leaves; 1 cilantro mini cube; 1/2 tbsp onion powder; 1 can diced tomatoes with basil, garlic & oregano; 1 can sweet peas (drained)

Servings: persons

1
In a pot brown meatballs in olive oil.
2
I always brown mine on med high heat watching that it doesn't burn.
3
Once brown add water, pasta & beef bouillon or beef broth heat to medium & cover 3 mins.
4
Add basil leaves, cilantro cube, onion powder cover & simmer for 3 mins.
5
Add diced tomatoes, sweet peas & seasoning.
6
If using beef broth please include at this time.
7
cover & simmer for about 1 min.
8
Serve with toasted french bread or butter biscuit, ***(option I garnish mine with hot sauce, fresh basil & fresh parmesan cheese.

256

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Protein

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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

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 tbsp olive oil, 8 frozen italian meatballs, you can buy & brown on stove to give a bit of color ( I make my own & freeze & use as needed), 3 cups water, 1/2 cup elbows or any short pasta, and more.

Yes, Italian meatball & pasta soup 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!

Italian meatball & pasta soup

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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