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One-Pot Sausage Meatballs with Creamy Tomato Penne

Inspired by and modified from Betty Crocker
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Servings 8
Calories 485 kcal

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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