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Meatball Pizzaiola Pasta
Recipes
Meatball Pizzaiola Pasta
6 servings
30 minutes total

Ingredients

  • 3 cups frozen beef (or pork and beef) meatballs (18–20 oz)
  • 2 oz sliced pepperoni
  • 8 oz linguine (or fettuccine) pasta
  • 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
  • 8 oz tomato trinity (diced fresh tomatoes, onions, and bell peppers)
  • 1 (14.5 oz) can diced tomatoes with basil, garlic, and oregano (1 ½ cups)
  • 1 ½ cups tomato-basil pasta sauce
  • 1 ½ cups shredded mozzarella cheese

Steps

    1. Bring water to a boil for pasta. Place meatballs in microwave-safe dish; cook on HIGH 1–2 minutes until thawed. Halve pepperoni slices. Cook pasta following package instructions.
    2. Preheat large sauté pan on medium-high 2–3 minutes. Place oil in pan, then add meatballs; cook 2–3 minutes, stirring occasionally, until meatballs are 160°F. Stir in tomato trinity and pepperoni; cook 1–2 minutes until vegetables soften.
    3. Drain tomatoes. Stir in tomatoes and pasta sauce; cook 1–2 minutes until hot. Drain pasta, then stir into sauce mixture until evenly coated.
    4. Remove pan from heat and top with cheese; cover for 1 minute or until cheese melts. Serve.

Amount per ⅙ recipe serving: Calories 680, Total Fat 44g, Sat Fat 18g, Trans Fat 0g, Chol 85mg, Sodium 1310mg, Total Carb 45g, Fiber 5g, Total Sugar 8g, (Incl. 3g Added Sugars), Protein 27g, Vitamin D 0%, Calc 25%, Iron 20%, Potassium 6%