Post by @sophia.elms

EASY RECIPE BELOW👇🤤 ONE-PAN CREAMY MINI MEATBALL PASTA 🍝🤎 if you love an easy dinner with very minimal cleanup, then you NEED to try this creamy mini meatball orecchiette! 😍 this was THE perfect easy dinner after a long 2 weeks of traveling! 😇 𝐈𝐍𝐆𝐑𝐄𝐃𝐈𝐄𝐍𝐓𝐒: 𝐌𝐢𝐧𝐢 𝐌𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐛𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐬: • 1 lb ground beef • ½ tsp salt • ½ tsp black pepper • 1 tbsp olive oil (for browning) 𝐂𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐦𝐲 𝐏𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐚: • 8 oz orecchiette pasta (½ box) • 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced • 2 cups salted chicken broth • 2 cups marinara sauce • 1 cup heavy cream • 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan • 1 tsp Italian seasoning • ½ tsp paprika • 1 tsp onion powder • 1 tsp garlic powder • ½ tsp black pepper • pinch of red pepper flakes • Fresh parsley & extra Parmesan for topping 𝐈𝐍𝐒𝐓𝐑𝐔𝐂𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍𝐒: 1. Season ground beef with salt & pepper, then roll into mini meatballs (about 1 tsp each). 2. Heat olive oil in a large deep skillet over medium heat. Add meatballs and brown for 4–5 minutes, turning occasionally. They’ll finish cooking in the sauce! 3. Lower heat slightly and add minced garlic. Sauté for 30 seconds, then add Italian seasoning, paprika, onion powder, garlic powder & black pepper. 4. Pour in chicken broth and marinara sauce. Add dry orecchiette pasta and gently stir until mostly submerged. 5. Cover and simmer for 12–17 minutes, stirring occasionally until pasta is tender and meatballs are fully cooked (160°F internally). Add a splash of extra broth if needed! 6. Reduce heat to low and stir in heavy cream. Let simmer gently for another 2–3 minutes. 7. Turn off the heat and stir in freshly grated Parmesan until creamy. Top with fresh parsley & even more Parmesan! Let it sit for a couple of minutes to thicken, then enjoy! 🤎 Save this for your next cozy dinner night!😍✨ #onepanpasta #EasyRecipes #DinnerIdeas #homecooking #dinnerinspo