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    Home » Dinners » Skillet Meatball Pasta

    Skillet Meatball Pasta

    Published: Mar 13, 2020 · Modified: Mar 13, 2020 by Kate · This post may contain affiliate links.

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    Skillet Meatball Pasta Recipe

    Skillet Meatball Pasta combines the best of baked ziti and spaghetti and meatballs into one easy, 30 minute meal dinner recipe.Scoop of skillet meatball pasta on a black spoon

    A few days ago, I shared a recipe for baked meatballs. When I make up a big batch of meatballs, I like to use them in a lot of different ways. They're great on subs, on pizza, and in pasta.

    This Skillet Meatball Pasta is an easy dinner that doesn't take much time to prepare. It's easy, inexpensive, made with pantry and fridge staples, and everyone will eat it. All of which make this pasta dinner a win!

    Skillet Meatball Pasta

    Tips

    • Pasta: I like to use a tubular pasta like rigatoni, penne, or ziti in this recipe.
    • Pasta sauce: I like to cook onions and garlic to add to my sauce because it adds a nice layer of extra flavor to the pasta. If you have homemade sauce, feel free to sub it for the jarred kind.
    • Meatballs: I use homemade meatballs if I have them. Otherwise, frozen meatballs (that have been cooked) will work just fine.
    • Mozzarella: You can use shredded mozzarella cheese if you prefer.

    Recipes that go well with this pasta (sides)

    I like to serve this pasta with my breadsticks, garlic breadsticks, or 30 Minute Garlic Knots on the side to soak up all the extra sauce.

    Skillet of meatball pasta on a piece of brown parchment paper

    More pasta recipes!

    • Pizza Pasta
    • One-Skillet Baked Ziti
    • Easy One-Skillet Lasagna

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    Skillet Meatball Pasta Bake

    Skillet Meatball Pasta

    Meatball pasta made in one skillet!
    5 from 3 votes
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    Course: Main Course
    Cuisine: Italian
    Prep Time: 5 minutes
    Cook Time: 25 minutes
    Total Time: 30 minutes
    Servings: 8 servings
    Calories: 364kcal
    Author: Kate @ I Heart Eating

    Equipment

    • skillet

    Ingredients

    • 12 ounce dry shaped pasta like penne or rigatoni
    • 1 tablespoon olive oil
    • 1 cup finely diced white or yellow onion
    • 3 cloves garlic minced
    • 25 ounce jar marinara sauce
    • ½-1 recipe Baked Meatballs or 16-32 meatballs of your choice
    • 8 ounces fresh mozzarella sliced

    Instructions

    • Preheat oven to 350 F.
    • Cook pasta for 1 minute less than package directions for al dente pasta.
    • Meanwhile, heat a large oven-proof skillet over medium heat, and add in olive oil.
    • Stir in onion and garlic. Cook for about 4-5 minutes, stirring regularly.
    • Add in marinara sauce, cooked meatballs, and cooked pasta. Stir to combine.
    • Top with slices of mozzarella.
    • Bake for about 10 minutes, or until cheese has melted and pasta is hot and bubbly.

    Notes

    1. Pasta: I like to use a tubular pasta like rigatoni, penne, or ziti in this recipe. 
    2. Pasta sauce: I like to cook onions and garlic to add to my sauce because it adds a nice layer of extra flavor to the pasta. If you have homemade sauce, feel free to sub it for the jarred kind.
    3. Meatballs: I use homemade meatballs if I have them. Otherwise, frozen meatballs (that have been cooked) will work just fine. 
    4. Mozzarella: You can use shredded mozzarella cheese if you prefer. 
    5. Nutrition values are estimates. 

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1serving | Calories: 364kcal | Carbohydrates: 39g | Protein: 18g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 42mg | Sodium: 679mg | Potassium: 536mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 590IU | Vitamin C: 8.5mg | Calcium: 175mg | Iron: 1.9mg
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    Originally published 8/10/16. Updated with new information and tips 3/13/20.

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    About Kate

    Kate got her first cookbook when she was five years old, and she hasn't stopped cooking since then! Her delicious recipes have been featured on Food Network, MSN, Better Homes & Gardens, Buzzfeed, The Huffington Post, and more. When she's not cooking or baking, she can be found on her mini farm with her husband and her five kids.

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    Comments

    1. Paula-Anne

      August 22, 2021 at 6:57 pm

      I made meatballs for this recipe and delish!

      Reply
      • Kate

        August 28, 2021 at 8:52 pm

        Thanks! Glad you liked it!

        Reply
    2. Kasheta

      February 03, 2019 at 8:54 am

      5 stars
      Perfectly delicious recipe for meatballs. The meat was tender and flavorful. My family loved it!

      Reply
      • Kate

        February 03, 2019 at 3:14 pm

        Yay!! I'm so glad! Thank you for coming back to comment! =)

        Reply
    3. Caroline

      May 15, 2018 at 1:56 pm

      5 stars
      This is the perfect recipe for our leftover meatballs!

      Reply
      • Kate

        May 15, 2018 at 11:14 pm

        Thank you!

        Reply

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