MEATBALLS IN CREAM SAUCE

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A one-dish meal of your favorite meatballs (mine are Kirkland Signature® from Costco®). Creamy mushrooms, ranch sauce with vegetables, and pasta make this great comfort food.

Provided by janice tofuri

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Pork

Time 45m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 (8 ounce) package penne pasta
2 slices thick-cut bacon, cut into thin strips
8 frozen cooked meatballs, or more to taste, thawed
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons dry ranch dressing mix
1 ¼ cups whole milk
1 (10.75 ounce) can low-sodium cream of mushroom soup
1 cup ricotta cheese
1 cup bite-sized pieces fresh asparagus
4 mushrooms, sliced, or more to taste
1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
salt and ground black pepper to taste
2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese, or to taste
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley

Steps:

  • 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.
  • Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Cook and stir bacon in skillet until crispy, about 10 minutes. Remove bacon with a slotted spoon to a plate lined with paper towel to drain.
  • Cook meatballs in the bacon drippings in the skillet until browned, about 2 minutes per side; remove with a slotted spoon to a bowl.
  • Stir flour and ranch mix into the retained drippings; cook and stir until the mixture is smooth. Slowly stream milk into the skillet while stirring; continue stirring and bring to a boil. Whisk cream of mushroom soup and ricotta cheese into the milk mixture; add meatballs, asparagus, and mushrooms. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until the asparagus is tender, 7 to 10 minutes.
  • Stir bacon into the sauce; season with red pepper flakes, salt, and black pepper. Garnish sauce with Parmesan cheese and parsley; serve over cooked pasta.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 480.4 calories, Carbohydrate 61.2 g, Cholesterol 64.3 mg, Fat 15.1 g, Fiber 3.9 g, Protein 25 g, SaturatedFat 5.7 g, Sodium 781 mg, Sugar 7.6 g

Flygamer 237
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Delicious!


Murtaza Arman
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I made this recipe for a party and it was a huge success. Everyone loved the meatballs and the cream sauce. I will definitely be making this recipe again.


Kaffyat Butt
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Easy peasy!


Mero Fashion Tik Tok
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This recipe is a keeper! The meatballs were so moist and flavorful, and the cream sauce was to die for. I served it over pasta and it was a huge hit with my family.


Osman Ango
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These meatballs were a little dry, but the cream sauce was delicious. I think I'll try using a different meatball recipe next time.


Kolapo Sulaimon adekunle
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit. It's a great weeknight meal because it's quick and easy to make. I usually serve it over mashed potatoes or rice.


Gautam Sahani
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Meh.


Nadine Plaza
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This recipe was a bit too bland for my taste. I added some garlic and Italian seasoning to the meatballs, and that helped a lot. The cream sauce was also a bit thin, so I added a cornstarch slurry to thicken it up.


Afendi Adem
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Yum!


Stephanie Jeter
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I love how versatile this recipe is. I've made it with ground beef, ground turkey, and even ground chicken, and it's always delicious. The cream sauce is also a great base for adding other ingredients, like mushrooms, peppers, or spinach.


Hassan Ali shahzada
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5/5 stars! This recipe was easy to follow and the meatballs turned out perfectly. The cream sauce was delicious and the whole dish was a hit with my family.


Aryanah Jones
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These meatballs were incredibly juicy and flavorful. The cream sauce was rich and creamy, and it paired perfectly with the meatballs. I will definitely be making this recipe again!