Pasta with Meatballs Recipe

Name: Pasta with Meatballs
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Olive oil spray; 2 cups rotini or fusilli; 1/2 teaspoon olive oil; 1/2 to 3/4 pound ground meat; 1 large egg, lightly beaten; 1/4 cup bread crumbs; 1/4 teaspoon sea salt; 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley; One 12-ounce jar marinara sauce; 2 carrots, sliced into coins; 1/2 medium zucchini, halved lengthwise and cut into 1/2-inch slices; 1/2 yellow bell pepper, cored, seeded, and sliced

Servings: persons

Olive oil spray
2 cups rotini or fusilli
1/2 teaspoon olive oil
1/2 to 3/4 pound ground meat
1 large egg, lightly beaten
1/4 cup bread crumbs
1/4 teaspoon sea salt
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
One 12-ounce jar marinara sauce
2 carrots, sliced into coins
1/2 medium zucchini, halved lengthwise and cut into 1/2-inch slices
1/2 yellow bell pepper, cored, seeded, and sliced

1
Preheat the oven to 450F.
2
Spray the inside and lid of a cast-iron Dutch oven with olive oil.
3
Scatter the pasta in the pot.
4
Add 2/3 cup water and olive oil and stir to make an even layer.
5
In a medium bowl, mix the ground meat with the egg, bread crumbs, salt, and parsley.
6
Shape the mixture into balls, about 2 tablespoons each, and drop into the pot.
7
Cover with half of the marinara sauce.
8
Layer in the carrots, zucchini, and bell pepper; then lightly season with salt.
9
Pour the rest of the marinara sauce over all.
10
Cover and bake for about 45 minutes, or until 3 minutes after the aroma of a fully cooked meal escapes the oven.
11
Serve immediately.
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Calories: 724
13
Protein: 45g
14
Carbohydrates: 74g
15
Fat: 28g
16
Cholesterol: 206mg
17
Sodium: 133mg
18
Fiber: 8g

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

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Olive oil spray, 2 cups rotini or fusilli, 1/2 teaspoon olive oil, 1/2 to 3/4 pound ground meat, 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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