If you're craving a hearty and flavorful meal, pasta meatball stew is the perfect dish for you. This classic comfort food combines tender meatballs, simmered in a rich and flavorful tomato sauce, with hearty pasta and an array of vegetables. Whether you're cooking for a family meal or a special occasion, this versatile dish is sure to satisfy everyone at the table.
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PASTA MEATBALL STEW
Meet the Cook: Growing up on the farm, I participated in 4-H cooking club activities. Nowadays, I like to visit Mom, Dad and their varied animals...including a llama. -Pat Jelinek, Kitchener, Ontario
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 1h20m
Yield 6-8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 25
Steps:
- In a large bowl, combine the egg, crumbs, milk, mustard, salt and pepper. Crumble beef over mixture. Shape into 1-in. balls. In a Dutch oven over medium heat, brown meatballs in oil; drain and set aside. , In same pan, saute onion and garlic in oil until onion is tender. Whisk in flour. Gradually add broth, stirring constantly; bring to a boil. Cook and stir 1-2 minutes or until thickened. Stir in the tomatoes, paste, bay leaf, thyme and salt. Add meatballs and carrots; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer 30 minutes., Add zucchini and peppers; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer 10-15 minutes or until vegetables are tender. Add parsley and pasta; heat through. Remove bay leaf.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 274 calories, Fat 12g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 65mg cholesterol, Sodium 596mg sodium, Carbohydrate 25g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 17g protein.
SPAGHETTI AND MEATBALL "STOUP" (THICKER THAN SOUP, THINNER THAN STEW)
Provided by Rachael Ray : Food Network
Categories main-dish
Time 45m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Preheat a medium soup pot over medium heat. Add extra-virgin olive oil, 2 turns of the pan, carrots, onions, celery, garlic and saute 5 minutes. Add tomato sauce and stock and cover pot. Turn up heat and bring to a fast boil.
- While soup comes to a boil, mix the ground meat with cheese, bread crumbs, egg and parsley. Roll into 1 1/2- to 2-inch balls.
- Remove lid from soup and slide balls into soup. Bring back to a boil then stir in spaghetti. Reduce the heat and simmer soup 10 minutes more, until pasta is tender and balls have cooked through. Stir in basil and remove "stoup" from the stove. Serve soup with bread and cheese.
SPEEDY MEATBALL STEW
Serve beef meatballs in a tomato casserole with garlic and rosemary and eat with pasta or crusty bread
Provided by Jennifer Joyce
Categories Dinner, Lunch, Main course
Time 20m
Yield Makes 4 lunches
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Boil the potatoes for 10 mins until tender. Meanwhile, heat the oil in a large saucepan. Season the meatballs, then brown them all over for about 5 mins. Remove from the pan, drain off any excess fat, then add the onion, garlic and rosemary. Fry gently for 5 mins.
- Add passata to the pan, bring to a simmer, then add the meatballs. Simmer for 5 mins or until everything is cooked through. Add the potatoes and peas, then simmer for 1 min. Pack into a flask or reheat at work, add Parmesan, if using, and eat with good crusty bread.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 286 calories, Fat 11 grams fat, SaturatedFat 4 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 28 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 9 grams sugar, Fiber 4 grams fiber, Protein 20 grams protein, Sodium 1.68 milligram of sodium
BEAN & PASTA STEW WITH MEATBALLS
A comforting, quick stew for all the family, cooked all in one pot
Provided by Good Food team
Categories Dinner, Main course
Time 55m
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Snip the ends off the sausages and squeeze out the meat. Roll into rough walnut-sized meatballs. Heat half the oil in a large, wide pan and fry until browned, around 10 mins. Remove from pan and set aside.
- Add the rest of the oil to the pan. Tip in the onions, celery and carrots and fry for 10 mins until soft. Add garlic and cook for 1 min more. Tip in the tomatoes and stock. Bring to the boil and simmer for 10 mins.
- Stir in the macaroni and return the meatballs. Simmer for about 10 mins until pasta is cooked and meatballs are cooked though. Stir in beans and heat until piping hot. Season, mix in parsley and serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 688 calories, Fat 33 grams fat, SaturatedFat 10 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 67 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 15 grams sugar, Fiber 10 grams fiber, Protein 34 grams protein, Sodium 3.6 milligram of sodium
MEATBALL STUFFED SHELL PASTA RECIPE BY TASTY
Here's what you need: ground beef, ground pork, panko breadcrumbs, dried minced onion, grated parmesan cheese, garlic, fresh parsley, large eggs, kosher salt, pepper, ricotta cheese, fresh basil, fresh parsley, grated parmesan cheese, salt, jumbo pasta shell, marinara sauce, parmesan cheese, fresh basil
Provided by Rie McClenny
Categories Dinner
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 19
Steps:
- In a medium bowl, mix together the beef, pork, bread crumbs, onion, Parmesan cheese, garlic, parsley, eggs, salt, and pepper until just combined.
- Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C).
- Take a walnut-sized portion of the meat mixture and roll into a ball. Repeat with remaining meat and transfer to an oiled wire rack set over a baking sheet.
- Bake the meatballs for 10 minutes, until golden brown.
- Make the ricotta-herb mixture: combine the ricotta cheese, basil, parsley, Parmesan cheese, and salt in a medium bowl and mix well.
- Stuff a tablespoon of ricotta mixture into a jumbo shells, then stuff a meatball into the shells.
- Spread the marinara sauce in the bottom of a 9x13-inch (23x33-cm) casserole dish, then lay in the stuffed shells. Sprinkle Parmesan cheese on top.
- Bake for 10 minutes, until the marinara sauce is warm.
- Top with chopped basil.
- Enjoy!
MEATBALL STEW
Many years ago, the Farm Journal published a recipe that became the "jumping-off point" for my version. It's as colorful as it is delicious. I often serve it over wide egg noodles or atop steamed rice-but it's also good just as it is.-Savilla Zook, Seabrook, Maryland.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 1h
Yield 8-10 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- In a large bowl, combine the egg, bread crumbs, chopped onion, salt, marjoram and thyme. Crumble beef over the top and mix well. Shape into 24 meatballs. Heat oil in a Dutch oven. Brown meatballs in batches; drain. , Add the soup, broth, potatoes, carrots and whole onions. Bring to a boil; reduce heat and simmer for 30 minutes or until meat is no longer pink. Garnish with parsley.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 248 calories, Fat 9g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 55mg cholesterol, Sodium 895mg sodium, Carbohydrate 24g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 17g protein.
CHEESY MEATBALL PASTA BAKE
This recipe is a slight modification of the popular TikTok feta cheese pasta dish, but made with Boursin instead.
Provided by thedailygourmet
Categories Noodle Casserole
Time 45m
Yield 5
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
- Pour olive oil into a 9-inch square baking dish. Place Boursin cheese in the middle of the dish. Add cherry tomatoes around the cheese, then sprinkle garlic, salt, and pepper over top.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes. Remove from the oven; crush the tomatoes and mix with the melted cheese.
- Add frozen meatballs and return to the oven; bake until meatballs are heated through, about 15 more minutes.
- Meanwhile, bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add penne and cook, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 11 minutes. Drain.
- Remove meatballs and tomato mixture from the oven. Add pasta and mix until well combined. Serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 428.8 calories, Carbohydrate 29.5 g, Cholesterol 91 mg, Fat 27.8 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 17.8 g, SaturatedFat 12.9 g, Sodium 268 mg
MEATBALL AND VEGETABLE STEW
This made-from-scratch meatball and vegetable stew is flavor-filled and makes for a wonderful family supper.
Provided by Judy
Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Stews Beef
Time 2h30m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 24
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Spray a rimmed baking sheet with cooking spray.
- Combine beef, Parmesan cheese, bread crumbs, egg, basil, parsley, garlic powder, and kosher salt in a large mixing bowl. Mix all ingredients with your hands until well blended.
- Portion meatballs using a small 1- to 1 1/2-ounce ice cream scoop. Shape into balls using your hands and place on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake in the preheated oven until browned and no longer pink in the centers, about 20 minutes. Remove from the oven and set aside.
- Heat oil in a Dutch oven over medium heat. Add celery, onion, and garlic. Cook, stirring often, for 3 minutes. Stir in salt and pepper. Sprinkle flour over top and stir constantly for 2 minutes. Stir in beef broth and tomato paste until gravy is smooth. Add peas, potatoes, carrots, Worcestershire, thyme, and bay leaf, along with meatballs. Bring to a boil over medium heat, then reduce heat to low and let simmer for 1 1/2 hours.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 356.7 calories, Carbohydrate 25.1 g, Cholesterol 80.9 mg, Fat 18.3 g, Fiber 4.6 g, Protein 23.3 g, SaturatedFat 6.1 g, Sodium 1269.2 mg, Sugar 7 g
Tips:
- For the best flavor, use a combination of ground beef and pork for the meatballs.
- Add some chopped vegetables, such as carrots, celery, and onion, to the meatball mixture for extra flavor and texture.
- Use a large pot so that the meatballs and pasta have plenty of room to cook.
- Bring the sauce to a simmer and then let it cook for at least 30 minutes, or longer for a more flavorful sauce.
- Serve the pasta meatball stew with a side of crusty bread or garlic bread for a complete meal.
Conclusion:
Pasta meatball stew is a hearty and comforting dish that is perfect for a cold winter day. It is also a great way to use up leftover pasta and meatballs. With a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can have a delicious and satisfying meal that the whole family will love.
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