Pasta With Meatballs Recipe

Name: Pasta With Meatballs
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 pound ground beef; 3 tablespoons basil pesto; 3 tablespoons fresh breadcrumbs; 1 medium egg; 1 zucchini grated; 1 onion small, peeled and finely chopped; 1 pinch paprika; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 13 ounces tomato puree with herbs; 2 fresh tomatoes sliced; 4 ounces mozzarella sliced; 7 ounces pappardelle fresh, or other wide-noodle pasta; basil leaves to garnish

Servings: persons

1 pound ground beef
3 tablespoons basil pesto
3 tablespoons fresh breadcrumbs
1 medium egg
1 zucchini grated
1 onion small, peeled and finely chopped
1 pinch paprika
1 tablespoon olive oil
13 ounces tomato puree with herbs
2 fresh tomatoes sliced
4 ounces mozzarella sliced
7 ounces pappardelle fresh, or other wide-noodle pasta
basil leaves to garnish

1
Place the ground beef in a large bowl with the pesto, breadcrumbs, egg, zucchini, onion and paprika. Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper. Knead to combine. Shape into 8 large meatballs.
2
Preheat the broiler to medium. Heat the oil in a skillet. Add the meatballs and sear, turning, for 8 mins. Spoon the tomato puree into a baking dish. Place the meatballs on top, cover with the tomato slices and mozzarella. Broil for 5-10 mins.
3
Meanwhile, cook the pasta in boiling, salted water according to the package directions. Serve with the meatballs. Garnish with the basil leaves.

770

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 pound ground beef, 3 tablespoons basil pesto, 3 tablespoons fresh breadcrumbs, 1 medium egg, and more.

Yes, Pasta With 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.

Pasta With Meatballs

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