Meat and Pasta with Sauce
A quick and hearty weeknight meal featuring juicy meatballs, tender pasta, and a rich tomato sauce with sweet red peppers and onions. Ready in about 20 minutes, this comforting dish is perfect for busy evenings.
- Total time
- 20 min
- Servings
- 4
- Calories
- 480
- Protein
- 22g
Ingredients
- 8 oz pasta
- 12 pieces frozen meatballs
- 1 medium onion
- 1 medium red bell pepper
- 2 cups marinara sauce
- 1 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- 1
Cook the 8 oz pasta in salted boiling water until al dente, about 8-10 minutes. Reserve 1/2 cup pasta water, then drain.
- 2
While pasta cooks, heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add 1 sliced onion and 1 diced red bell pepper; cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
- 3
Add 12 frozen meatballs and 2 cups marinara sauce to the skillet. Simmer until meatballs are heated through and sauce thickens slightly, about 8-10 minutes.
- 4
Stir the drained pasta into the skillet with the sauce and meatballs. Add a splash of reserved pasta water if needed to loosen the sauce.
- 5
Serve hot, garnished with microgreens if desired.
Tools you’ll need
- Large pot
- Large skillet
- Colander
- Knife
- Cutting board
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