Pasta and Meatballs – Mama Chit Chat

One of our favorite family meals is Pasta and Meatballs. Ever since Sarah was little she would ask for a (and finish her plate) pasta and meatballs. The “secret” to this recipe is… oatmeal!

Step 1: Make sauce or place a jar of sauce in a saucepan.

Step 2: Combine ground beef, oats and egg.

Step 3: Roll meat into small balls (they cook quicker). Place in sauce pan.Step 4: Bring to a boil.Step 5: Mix gently (to avoid breaking the meatballs), cover and let simmer for 20 minutes.

Step 6: Cook noodles according to package.Step 7: Plate and enjoy.

Pasta & Meatballs

2015-03-31 13:31:42

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Ingredients

1 lb ground beef
1/2 cup old fashioned oats
Noodles
1 tbsp olive oil
1 medium yellow onion, diced
2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
30 oz can crushed tomato sauce
1/2 tsp salt

Instructions

Make sauce.
Combine ground beef, oats and egg.
Roll meat into small balls (they cook quicker). Place in sauce pan.
Bring to a boil.
Mix gently (to avoid breaking the meatballs), cover and let simmer for 20 minutes.
Cook noodles according to package.
Plate and enjoy.

Notes

Tip: I like to use gloves when working with raw meat.

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