Italian · Main course
Mini Meatball Pasta
From @madebymaddyr on TikTok ↗
Tiny beef meatballs, Parmesan and pasta in one comforting dish. Make @madebymaddyr's mini meatball pasta with measured ingredients and five cooking steps.
- Estimated time
- 40 min
- Servings
- 4
- Ingredients
- 14
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How to make it
- 1
Prepare the mini meatballs
In a bowl, combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, beaten egg, grated parmesan cheese, minced garlic, chopped parsley, salt, and black pepper. Mix until just combined.
Form small bite‑size meatballs about 1‑inch in diameter.
Set aside.
- 2
Brown the meatballs
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
Add the meatballs and cook, turning occasionally, until browned on all sides, about 5 minutes.
Remove meatballs and set aside.
- 3
Prepare the tomato sauce
In the same skillet, add diced onion and sauté until translucent, about 3 minutes.
Add crushed tomatoes, dried oregano, red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper. Stir.
Simmer for 10 minutes.
- 4
Cook the pasta
Bring a pot of salted water to boil.
Add pasta and cook according to package instructions until al dente, about 10 minutes.
Drain, reserving a cup of pasta water.
- 5
Combine and serve
Add the browned meatballs to the sauce and simmer 5 minutes.
Toss the cooked pasta into the sauce, adding reserved pasta water if needed to loosen.
Serve hot, topped with extra grated parmesan if desired.
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Questions about mini meatball pasta
- How long does mini meatball pasta take?
- The estimated total time recorded for this recipe is 40 minutes. Read the method before starting and allow for any cooling, chilling or marinating described in the steps.
- How many servings does this recipe make?
- The quantities listed are for 4 servings. The full ingredient list and instructions are included above.
- Who created this recipe?
- This recipe was shared by @madebymaddyr on TikTok. Mezze transcribed the video into ingredients and steps; the original video is linked above.
