Baked Meatballs with Pasta: 7 Secrets to the Perfect Parmesan Spinach Sauce
This delightful dish combines tender meatballs with creamy Parmesan spinach sauce, served over perfectly cooked pasta. A mouthwatering dinner option your family will love!
Prep
: 10
Total
: 25 minutes
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef use lean beef for healthier meatballs
- 1 cup bread crumbs preferably Italian seasoned
- 2 tablespoons olive oil for frying
- 2 cups spinach fresh, washed and chopped
- 1 cup Parmesan cheese freshly grated
- 16 ounces pasta spaghetti or any long pasta of your choice
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder for seasoning
- 1 cup heavy cream for the sauce
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a large bowl, combine the ground beef, bread crumbs, and garlic powder. Mix until well combined.
- Shape the mixture into small balls approximately 1 inch in diameter.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat, and fry the meatballs until browned on all sides.
- Place meatballs in a baking dish and cover with heavy cream and half of the grated Parmesan cheese. Bake for 15-20 minutes.
- Meanwhile, cook the pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- In the same skillet, sauté spinach until wilted.
- Add the baked meatballs and sauce to the skillet with spinach. Sprinkle the remaining Parmesan cheese over the top.
- Serve the meatballs and sauce over the pasta. Enjoy your meal!
Notes
For an extra kick, add a pinch of chili flakes to the sauce.