This mini meatball pasta was so good, the creator's partner called it the best thing they'd ever made! A quick and easy weeknight dinner featuring tender pasta, savory mini meatballs, a creamy marinara sauce, and fresh spinach.
1. Mix the meatball ingredients (ground beef, 1 tsp kosher salt, 1/2 tsp black pepper, 1 tsp of each paprika, oregano, thyme, garlic & onion powder, parsley). Wet your hands with a little water, and roll into mini meatballs.
2. Brown the meatballs in olive oil, then remove. (Clean out some fat if there’s a lot).
3. Sauté the diced onion and minced garlic in the same pan.
4. Add the pasta, chicken broth, and heavy cream. Cover and simmer, adding more broth if needed, until the pasta is tender.
5. Stir in the marinara sauce, butter, Parmesan, and meatballs.
6. Cook until the pasta is al dente and the sauce is creamy.
7. Add in chopped spinach and wilt down.
8. Season with salt and pepper. Top with extra Parmesan, fresh basil & enjoy!!
