One-Pot Spaghetti-O's with Mini Meatballs

45m
Serves 8
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Directions

  1. 1Combine ground beef, egg, minced garlic, salt, pepper, milk, chopped parsley, and parmesan in a bowl.
  2. 2Mix all the ingredients for the meatballs thoroughly.
  3. 3Form small, mini meatballs with your hands.
  4. 4Add olive oil to a pot.
  5. 5Place the mini meatballs in the hot oil.
  6. 6Brown the meatballs on all sides until almost fully cooked through.
  7. 7Remove the browned meatballs from the pot and set them aside.
  8. 8Add diced onion and minced garlic to the pot and sauté.
  9. 9Pour in a jar of marinara sauce.
  10. 10Add broth to the sauce.
  11. 11Tear fresh basil leaves into the sauce.
  12. 12Add parmesan cheese to the sauce.
  13. 13Add chopped parsley to the sauce.
  14. 14Add coconut sugar to the sauce to add sweetness.
  15. 15Add salt to taste.
  16. 16Stir the sauce well.
  17. 17Add a small pasta, like rings or orzo, to the sauce.
  18. 18Cook the pasta in the sauce until it is tender and has absorbed the sauce.
  19. 19Return the mini meatballs to the pot with the pasta and sauce.
  20. 20Stir everything together until combined.
  21. 21Serve the one-pot spaghetti-o's with mini meatballs.
  22. 22Garnish with additional parmesan cheese and fresh parsley.

Ingredients

  • ground beef
  • egg
  • minced garlic
  • salt
  • pepper
  • milk
  • chopped parsley
  • parmesan
  • olive oil
  • diced onion
  • jarred marinara
  • broth
  • fresh basil
  • coconut sugar
  • small pasta (rings or orzo)

Equipment

potwooden spoonspatulabowl

Tips

  • Use frozen mini meatballs to save even more time.
  • Pairs perfectly with a simple side salad.