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- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 (6 or 7-ounce) can tomato paste (about ¾ cup)
- 2 teaspoons pizza seasoning or dried oregano
- 2 teaspoons coarse kosher salt, more to taste
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon granulated sugar (optional)
- 2 cups frozen mini beef meatballs
- 5–6 cups beef broth or water
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese (optional)
- 16 ounces dried Annelini pasta
Instructions
- Melt the butter in a large pot over medium heat, add tomato paste, seasoning, salt, and spices, cooking for about 5 minutes.
- Add frozen meatballs and 5 cups of broth, bring to a boil.
- Add Annelini pasta, stirring frequently, cook until al dente, and adjust broth as needed.
- Stir in Parmesan cheese if using, mix well.
- Taste and adjust seasoning before serving hot.
Notes
Stir pasta frequently to avoid clumping.
Reduce broth for a thicker sauce.
Using homemade broth enhances flavor.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Comfort Food
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 40mg