Simple Meatball Noodle Skillet Recipes

SKILLET SPAGHETTI AND MEATBALLS

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F.
• Cook the spaghetti according to its package instructions, removing from the pasta water 1 minute prior to "al dente". Set aside.
• Meanwhile, combine the beef, breadcrumbs, Parmesan, cream, egg, half the garlic and 1 tablespoon oregano in a large bowl. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Using your hands or a wooden spatula, mix together until well combined. Portion into 10 meatballs. Set aside.
• Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Brown the meatballs, turning as needed, until browned on all sides, 5 to 6 minutes. Move the meatballs to the edge of the skillet.
• Reduce the heat to medium and add the onion to the center of the skillet, along with the remaining garlic and oregano. Cook to release the flavor, a minute or two. Add the tomatoes and crushed red pepper, along with 1/2 cup hot water. Season with a pinch of salt and pepper, then carefully stir the meatballs into the sauce. Simmer, allowing the sauce to reduce slightly and the meatballs to finish cooking, about 15 minutes. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
• Add the pasta to the skillet and toss with the sauce, making sure to thoroughly coat the noodles in the sauce. Arrange the meatballs on top of the pasta and sprinkle the mozzarella on top, being careful not to completely cover the meatballs and sauce (so it looks pretty after baking) and transfer to the oven. Bake until bubbly and the cheese is completely melted, about 12 minutes.
• Remove the skillet from the oven and top with Parmesan and the fresh basil. Serve straight from the skillet.

CHEDDAR MEATBALL AND PASTA SKILLET

Steps:

• In 12-inch nonstick skillet, cook bacon over medium-high heat 5 to 7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until crisp. Remove bacon with slotted spoon; place on paper towel. Add onion to bacon drippings in skillet; cook over medium-high heat 3 to 5 minutes, stirring frequently, until tender.
• Add milk, hot water and sauce mix (from Hamburger Helper™ box); stir to combine. Stir in uncooked Pasta (from Hamburger Helper™ box), frozen meatballs, black pepper and hot pepper sauce. Heat to boiling, stirring occasionally. Reduce heat; cover and simmer 9 to 11 minutes, stirring occasionally, until pasta is tender and sauce is thick. Remove from heat.
• Top with cheese and bacon; cover and let stand 2 to 3 minutes or until cheese is melted.

SIMPLE MEATBALL & NOODLE SKILLET

Steps:

• Mix meat, Parmesan, garlic and egg just until blended; shape into 18 (1-1/2-inch) meatballs. Cook in nonstick skillet on medium heat 6 min. or until evenly browned, stirring frequently.
• Add flour; cook and stir 1 min. Move meatballs to edge of skillet. Add broth and water to skillet; bring to boil. Add noodles to center of skillet; press with back of spoon to completely cover noodles with broth. Cover with lid.
• Simmer on medium heat 7 to 8 min. or until noodles are tender and sauce is thickened, stirring after 4 min. to combine meatballs and noodles. Add cream cheese spread, milk and seasoning; cook and stir 2 to 3 min. or until heated through. Sprinkle with parsley.

MEATBALL SKILLET MEAL

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine the first 10 ingredients. Crumble beef over mixture and mix lightly but thoroughly. Shape into 1-1/4-in. balls. , In a large skillet, cook meatballs over medium heat until no longer pink; drain. Add carrots and zucchini; cook, uncovered, for 5 minutes or until tender. Stir in tomatoes; heat through. Serve with rice.