Meatball & Penne

Recipe :

Ingredients:

For the Meatballs:

• 1 pound ground beef (or a mix of beef and pork)
• 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
• 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 large egg
• Salt and pepper to taste

For the Tomato Sauce:

• 1 can (28 ounces) crushed tomatoes
• 1 onion, finely chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon dried basil
• Salt and pepper to taste

For the Pasta:

• 1 pound penne pasta
• Salt for boiling water

Instructions:

1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
2. In a large mixing bowl, combine all the meatball ingredients. Mix well until everything is evenly incorporated.
3. Shape the mixture into meatballs, about 1 to 1.5 inches in diameter, and place them on a baking sheet.
4. Bake the meatballs in the preheated oven for about 20-25 minutes or until they are cooked through and browned on the outside.
5. While the meatballs are baking, prepare the tomato sauce. In a large saucepan, sauté the chopped onion and minced garlic until they become translucent.
6. Add the crushed tomatoes, dried oregano, dried basil, salt, and pepper to the saucepan. Bring the sauce to a simmer and let it cook for about 15-20 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld.
7. Cook the penne pasta in a large pot of salted boiling water according to the package instructions. Drain the pasta.
8. Once the meatballs are done baking, add them to the tomato sauce and let them simmer together for an additional 10 minutes.
9. Serve the meatballs and sauce over the cooked penne pasta. You can sprinkle some extra Parmesan cheese and chopped parsley on top for added flavor.

Enjoy your delicious Meatball and Penne dish!