This Skillet Tortellini & Meatballs comes together all in one skillet, has great fresh flavor thanks to a quick and easy sauce. Its hearty, delicious and a real family pleaser!
Skillet Tortellini & Meatballs
Category: Entree,Dinner
This Skillet Tortellini & Meatballs comes together all in one skillet, has great fresh flavor thanks to a quick and easy sauce. Its hearty, delicious and a real family pleaser!
- 2 can Petite Diced Hunt's Tomatoes
- 20 oz fresh cheese tortellini
- ½ a red onion, small dice
- 4 garlic cloves, rough chop
- a few leaves of fresh basil
- 1 lb ground beef
- 2 eggs
- ¼ cup grated cheese {plus extra for serving}
- ½ cup Italian seasoned breadcrumbs
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp salt
- pepper
- freshly chopped parsley for garnish
- PAM non stick cooking spray
- In a large bowl mix together the ground beef, eggs, grated cheese, breadcrumbs, garlic powder, salt and a little pepper. Form into bite sized meatballs.
- Heat a LARGE skillet over medium high heat. Spray generously with PAM non stick cooking spray. Place the meatballs in the pan and brown on each side. Place on a dish to the side.
- To the pan, give another spray of oil and add in the garlic and onion. Cook a few minutes until softened. Stir in the tomatoes, basil and a little salt and pepper. Simmer the sauce for 20 minutes.
- Add in the pasta and cook for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add the meatballs back in the skillet and cook another 3-4 minutes until the pasta is cooked through, again stirring occasionally.
- Garnish with grated cheese and some fresh chopped parsley.
