A comforting, family-favorite pasta recipe with juicy homemade meatballs and a creamy, flavorful sauce. Simple ingredients, big taste, and perfect for a cozy homemade dinner.
Pasta with Meatballs
Ingredients
For the meatballs
For the sauce & pasta
Instructions
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Prepare the meatball mixture
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Place the minced meat in a large bowl.
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Add Parmesan, salt, black pepper, eggs, soaked bread, and olive oil.
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Mix everything well until fully combined.
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Shape and cook the meatballs
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Shape the mixture into medium-sized meatballs.
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Fry them in a well-heated pan until nicely browned.
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Alternatively, bake them at 200°C (390°F) on baking paper, drizzled with olive oil, until golden.
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Start the sauce
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In the same pan, add the chopped onion.
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Add the garlic and sauté gently for a few minutes.
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If needed, add a little water to prevent burning.
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Build the sauce
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Pour in the white wine and let it reduce slightly.
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Add a cup of pasta cooking water.
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Let the sauce simmer for about 10 minutes.
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Season with salt to taste.
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Finish the sauce
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Add the heavy cream.
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Add the sun-dried tomatoes and a little Parmesan.
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Return the meatballs to the pan.
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Combine with pasta
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Add the al dente pasta to the sauce.
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Pour in a little more pasta water if needed.
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Let everything cook together for about 3–4 minutes.
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Serve
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Serve hot, with extra Parmesan on top if desired.
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Enjoy a rich, comforting homemade meal.
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