🍝 Savory Meatballs and Noodles
🍽️ Servings: 4–6
⏱️ Time: ~45 minutes
🛒 Ingredients
Meatballs:
1 lb (450g) ground beef (or beef + pork mix)
1/2 cup breadcrumbs
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 egg
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 tbsp milk
1 tsp Italian seasoning
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
Noodles:
12 oz (340g) egg noodles or spaghetti
Sauce:
2 tbsp olive oil
1 small onion, chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 can (14–15 oz) crushed tomatoes
2 tbsp tomato paste
1/2 cup beef broth
1 tsp Italian seasoning
1/2 tsp paprika
Salt & pepper to taste
Optional Finish:
1/2 cup heavy cream (for a creamy version)
Fresh parsley or basil
Extra Parmesan cheese
👩🍳 Instructions
- Make meatballs
In a bowl, combine ground meat, breadcrumbs, Parmesan, egg, garlic, milk, and seasonings.
Mix gently and form into small meatballs. - Cook meatballs
Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat.
Brown meatballs on all sides (about 6–8 minutes).
Remove and set aside. - Cook noodles
Boil noodles in salted water until al dente.
Drain and set aside. - Make sauce
In the same skillet, sauté onion until soft.
Add garlic and cook briefly.
Stir in crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, broth, and seasonings.
Simmer for 10 minutes. - Combine
Return meatballs to the sauce.
Cover and simmer for 10–15 minutes until cooked through.
Stir in cream if using. - Serve
Toss noodles with sauce and meatballs or serve on top.
Garnish with herbs and Parmesan.