Meatball Pasta Stew Recipe

Name: Meatball Pasta Stew
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon vegetable oil; 2 onions, chopped; 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour; 1 garlic clove, minced; 1 cup beef stock; 1 (19 ounce) can tomatoes; 1 tablespoon tomato paste; ½ teaspoon dried thyme; 1 bay leaf; 4 carrots; 1 zucchini; 1 green pepper; 1 cup rotini noodles; meatballs; 1 lb lean ground beef; ¼ cup fine breadcrumbs; ¼ cup milk; 1 egg, lightly beaten; 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley; ½ teaspoon salt; ½ teaspoon pepper; ½ teaspoon dry mustard; 1 tablespoon vegetable oil

Servings: persons

1 tablespoon vegetable oil
2 onions, chopped
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 garlic clove, minced
1 cup beef stock
1 (19 ounce) can tomatoes
1 tablespoon tomato paste
½ teaspoon dried thyme
1 bay leaf
4 carrots
1 zucchini
1 green pepper
1 cup rotini noodles
meatballs
1 lb lean ground beef
¼ cup fine breadcrumbs
¼ cup milk
1 egg, lightly beaten
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon pepper
½ teaspoon dry mustard
1 tablespoon vegetable oil

1
Meatballs: Combine all ingredients except the oil and shape into 1 inch balls.
2
In a dutch oven or baking dish heat oil over medium high heat.
3
Cook meatballs in batches turning every five to ten minutes until browned.
4
Drain on paper towel and set aside.
5
Add oil to same dutch oven; cook onions until golden stirring often.
6
Add flour and garlic cook stirring for 30 seconds.
7
Gradually stir in beef stock; bring to a boil.
8
Add tomatoes, tomato paste, thyme, bay leaf and meatballs; cover reduce heat to low and simmer for thirty minutes.
9
Slice carrots, zucchini and green pepper.
10
Add carrots and simmer for ten minutes.
11
Add zucchini and green pepper and simmer for another five to ten minutes until vegetables are tender-crisp.
12
Meanwhile cook Rotini noodles in a pot of boiling salted water until tender.
13
Drain; stir into stew.
14
remove bay leaf.
15
Season with pepper to taste.

793

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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

A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

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 23 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 tablespoon vegetable oil, 2 onions, chopped, 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour, 1 garlic clove, minced, and more.

Yes, Meatball Pasta Stew 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!

Meatball Pasta Stew

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Variations & substitutions

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