Soutzoukakia — Greek Smyrna Meatballs with Pasta
Spiced beef meatballs simmered in tomato sauce, served over pasta with grated cheese. A Greek weeknight classic that's ready in under 20 minutes.
- Total time
- 18 min
- Servings
- 2
- Calories
- 520
- Protein
- 28g
Ingredients
- ½ lb ground beef
- ¼ medium onion, minced
- ½ tsp cumin
- 1 can (15 oz) canned tomato sauce
- 6 oz pasta (spaghetti or penne)
- ¼ cup grated hard cheese (Pecorino or Parmesan)
Instructions
- 1
Bring salted water to a boil in a large skillet over high heat while you prep the meatballs.
- 2
Mix ground beef, minced onion, cumin, salt, and pepper in a bowl until just combined, then roll into 8–10 walnut-sized balls.
- 3
Add pasta to the boiling water, stir, and cook until al dente, about 10 minutes; drain and set aside.
- 4
In the same skillet over medium-high heat, brown meatballs on all sides without stirring, about 5 minutes total.
- 5
Pour tomato sauce over meatballs, reduce heat to medium, and simmer until meatballs are cooked through, about 4 minutes.
- 6
Serve pasta topped with meatballs and sauce, finish with grated cheese and a drizzle of olive oil.
Tools you’ll need
- large skillet (12-inch)
- medium mixing bowl
- slotted spoon
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