How to Make 5-Star Baked Meatballs with Pasta in Parmesan Spinach Sauce
Delicious baked meatballs served with pasta in a creamy Parmesan spinach sauce. A 5-star meal the whole family will love!
Prep
: 10
Total
: 25 minutes
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1.5 lb Ground Beef 80/20 blend
- 0.5 cup Breadcrumbs Italian seasoned
- 0.25 cup Parmesan Cheese Grated
- 1 Egg
- 2 cloves Garlic Minced
- 1 tsp Italian Seasoning
- 0.5 tsp Salt
- 0.25 tsp Black Pepper
- 1 lb Pasta Your favorite type
- 2 cups Heavy Cream
- 1 cup Chicken Broth
- 4 oz Cream Cheese Softened
- 0.5 cup Parmesan Cheese Grated, for sauce
- 5 oz Fresh Spinach
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a large bowl, combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, egg, garlic, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Mix well with your hands.
- Roll the mixture into 1-inch meatballs.
- Place meatballs on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and bake for 20-25 minutes, or until cooked through.
- While the meatballs are baking, cook pasta according to package directions. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, combine heavy cream, chicken broth, and cream cheese. Bring to a simmer over medium heat, stirring constantly until the cream cheese is melted and the sauce is smooth.
- Stir in Parmesan cheese and spinach. Cook until the spinach is wilted, about 2-3 minutes.
- Add the cooked pasta and meatballs to the skillet with the sauce. Toss to coat.
- Serve immediately. Garnish with extra Parmesan cheese, if desired.
Notes
For a spicier kick, add a pinch of red pepper flakes to the meatball mixture or the sauce. You can also use ground turkey or chicken instead of ground beef.