One Pot Pasta with Meatballs
This pasta cooks all in one pot with juicy homemade meatballs and a rich tomato sauce. It’s easy, hearty and full of classic Italian flavor. It's also perfect for weeknights or family dinners.
Servings: 6
Equipment
- Skillet Large with Lid
Ingredients
- 1 ½ Cups ground beef
- 1 onion chopped
- 3 Cloves garlic minced
- 1 egg
- 1 Cup cherry tomatoes halved
- 3 Tablespoons tomato concentrate
- ½ Cup olives I used Castelvetrano
- ½ Cup parsley freshly chopped
- 2 Tablespoons olive oil
- 3 Tablespoons Parmesan freshly grated
- 7 Ounces spaghetti dried
- 3 ½ Cups water
- 1 Teaspoon granulated sugar
- 2 Teaspoons dried oregano
Instructions
- Add the beef, one half of a chopped onion, 2 crushed garlic cloves, an egg, and a pinch of salt and freshly ground black pepper to a large bowl. Mix everything together.
- With your hands, shape the mixture into meatballs.
- Pour 3 tablespoons of olive oil into a skillet and heat it. Add meatballs in one layer and cook on one side for 3 minutes. Flip and cook for 3 more minutes.
- Add the second half of the chopped onion and a minced garlic clove. Cook for 2 to 4 minutes. Then, add tomato concentrate, oregano, sugar, cherry tomatoes, and ½ cup of water. Stir it all well and bring it to the boil. Cook for about 3 minutes.
- Add the rest of the water, bring it to the boil and add spaghetti. Add salt to taste.
- Cook spaghetti under the lid for about 10 to 14 minutes (check the instructions on the package).
- When spaghetti is ready, add the olives, chopped parsley and parmesan. Serve immediately.
Notes
Don’t overcrowd the skillet: Brown the meatballs in batches if needed.
Stir pasta occasionally: Prevents sticking and ensures even cooking.
Use ripe cherry tomatoes: For extra sweetness in the sauce.
Grate parmesan fresh: It melts better and adds better flavor.
Stir pasta occasionally: Prevents sticking and ensures even cooking.
Use ripe cherry tomatoes: For extra sweetness in the sauce.
Grate parmesan fresh: It melts better and adds better flavor.
Nutrition
Calories: 392kcal | Carbohydrates: 32g | Protein: 19g | Fat: 21g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 72mg | Sodium: 360mg | Potassium: 416mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 750IU | Vitamin C: 15mg | Calcium: 163mg | Iron: 3mg
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