One Pan Pasta And Meatballs

This One Pan Pasta and Meatballs recipe combines tender homemade meatballs, pasta, and tomato sauce in a single skillet for an easy weeknight dinner. A comforting family meal with minimal cleanup and maximum flavor.

Course Entree

Cuisine Italian

Keyword comfort food recipe, easy family dinner, homemade meatballs, meatball pasta recipe, one pan pasta and meatballs, one pot pasta, skillet pasta recipe, weeknight dinner recipe

Prep Time 15

Cook Time 25

Total Time 40

Servings servings

Calories 764kcal

Author Tiffany Bendayan

Ingredients

For The Meatballs

1 pound ground beef
1/4 cup onion chopped
1/2 red bell pepper chopped
1 clove garlic
1/4 cup fresh parsley
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
2 eggs
1 1/2 cups breadcrumbs
2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
Salt and pepper to taste

For The Pasta

2 teaspoons olive oil
8 ounces penne pasta
1 15-ounce can tomato sauce
1 tablespoon tomato paste
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
3 cups beef broth

Optional Garnish

Fresh parsley chopped
Grated Parmesan cheese

Instructions

In a blender or food processor, combine the onion, bell pepper, garlic, parsley, and Italian seasoning. Pulse until finely chopped.
In a large bowl, combine the ground beef, vegetable mixture, breadcrumbs, eggs, Parmesan cheese, salt, and pepper. Mix gently until combined. If the mixture feels too wet, add a little more breadcrumbs.
Shape the mixture into 16-20 meatballs.
Heat the olive oil in a large deep skillet or sauté pan over medium heat.
Brown the meatballs on all sides, working in batches if necessary. Transfer to a plate.
Add the beef broth, tomato sauce, tomato paste, Italian seasoning, and penne pasta to the skillet. Stir to combine.
Return the meatballs to the skillet and bring the mixture to a gentle boil.
Cover, reduce heat to low, and simmer for 12-15 minutes, stirring once or twice, until the pasta is tender and the meatballs are cooked through.
Remove from heat and let rest for 2-3 minutes.
Garnish with fresh parsley and grated Parmesan cheese.
Serve immediately and enjoy.

Notes

If the meatball mixture feels too wet, add additional breadcrumbs 1 tablespoon at a time.
Ground turkey or Italian sausage can be substituted for the beef.
Freshly grated Parmesan adds the best flavor.
Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
For extra vegetables, add diced zucchini, mushrooms, or spinach during the simmering stage.
Garnish with fresh parsley and additional Parmesan cheese before serving.

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