One-Pot Sausage Meatballs with Creamy Tomato Penne
Inspired by and modified from Betty Crocker
Ingredients
- 1/2 lb Italian sausage mild
- 1/2 lb ground beef 90%
- 1/2 cup bread crumbs Italian style
- 1 onion finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon garlic minced
- 1 egg
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 3 cups chicken broth
- 24 oz pasta sauce –add recipe link–
- 3/4 cup heavy whipping cream
- 12 oz penne pasta (3 3/4 cups)
- Shredded Parmesan cheese if desired
Instructions
- In large bowl, mix sausage, beef, bread crumbs, onion, garlic and egg until well combined. Shape mixture into 24 (1 inch) meatballs.
- In Dutch oven, heat oil over medium heat. Add meatballs; cook 9 to 11 minutes, gently turning occasionally, just until browned on all sides.
- Stir in broth, pasta sauce and whipping cream; heat to boiling. Stir in pasta; return to boiling. Reduce heat; simmer uncovered 18 to 22 minutes, stirring occasionally, until meatballs are thoroughly cooked (165°F), pasta is cooked to desired tenderness and sauce is thickened. Top with Parmesan cheese and basil.
Nutrition
Calories: 485kcalCarbohydrates: 44gProtein: 18gFat: 26gSaturated Fat: 11gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gTrans Fat: 0.4gCholesterol: 89mgSodium: 1023mgPotassium: 574mgFiber: 3gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 728IUVitamin C: 8mgCalcium: 68mgIron: 3mg
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