Meatballs and Penne in Creamy Marinara Sauce
Servings: 8
These Meatballs and Penne in Creamy Marinara Sauce is a quick one pot weeknight meal that tastes more like a date night meal!!
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Ingredients
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1/2 cup dry fine bread crumbs
- 1 egg slightly beaten
- 1 tablespoon dried parsley
- 1 tablespoon milk
- salt and pepper to taste
- 2 1/2 cups uncooked penne
- 1 28 oz can crushed tomatoes
- 1 24 oz jar marinara sauce
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 3/4 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup water
- 1/2 cup white or red wine
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
Instructions
- In a large bowl combine the ground beef, garlic, bread crumbs, egg, parsley, milk, salt and pepper. Shape into 14 balls. Fry in a large pot or dutch oven over medium to medium low heat with 1-2 tablespoons olive oil until lightly browned. About 5-7 minutes.
- Remove from pan and set aside. Add in remaining ingredients EXCEPT for shredded mozzarella. Stir to combine and nestle meatballs back into the pot. Cover and simmer on low for 15-17 minutes or until pasta is tender and the meatballs are cooked through. ( you may need to gently stir on occasion)
- Sprinkle with shredded mozzarella and cover until cheese has melted.