One-Serving Pasta with Meatballs and Tomato Sauce

Frying pan, pot for boiling water

10 minutes

30 minutes

Italian

Pasta, Meatballs, Tomato Sauce, Italian, One Serving

Main Course

Stovetop

Gluten free (if using gluten free pasta)

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75g dried pasta of your choice

1/4 onion, finely chopped

1 garlic clove, minced

2 tablespoons olive oil

50g minced beef or pork

1 teaspoon dried oregano or basil leaves

Salt and pepper to taste

100ml tomato passata or canned tomatoes

2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese (optional)

Bring a pot of salted water to the boil and add the pasta. Cook according to packet instructions. Drain and set aside.

Heat the olive oil in a large frying pan over medium heat. Add the onion and garlic and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.

Add the minced beef or pork to the pan and cook until browned, about 5 minutes more. Season with oregano or basil leaves, salt and pepper to taste.

Pour in the tomato passata or canned tomatoes and stir to combine everything together. Simmer for 10 minutes until thickened slightly.

Add the cooked pasta to the pan and stir through until everything is combined together well. Sprinkle over Parmesan cheese if desired before serving hot.

Calories – 500 kcal; Fat – 15 g; Carbohydrates – 60 g; Protein – 25 g

This one-serving recipe for pasta with meatballs and tomato sauce is an easy Italian-style dinner that can be prepared in just 30 minutes! It’s packed full of flavour from the herbs, onions, garlic and tomatoes making it a delicious meal that’s sure to please everyone!

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Tuscany is famous for its simple, rustic cuisine, which features dishes such as ribollita (a soup made with bread and vegetables) and bistecca alla fiorentina (a T-bone steak).