As I searched Pinterest (again...) I found a recipe that looked yummy, quick, and with mild preparation. I found the recipe for Italian meatballs and tortellini during my browse session. Whats not to like? Meatballs...good. Tortellini...good. Parmesan cheese....good! (Friends reference anyone?!)
The recipe only calls for a bag of frozen meatballs of your choice (I used Johnsonville Classic Italian), frozen tortellini (I used Three Bridges - Five Cheese), a can of chicken broth and a jar of Ragu pasta sauce.
Here is a quick list of how to make it because really thats all it needs!
- Cook meatballs in the oven for 28 minutes at 350°. Be careful here. My oven must be a super-duper oven and cooked them in 22 minutes. I also flipped them halfway through to prevent burning the bottom.
- While the meatballs are cooking, add two cups of Ragu, one cup of chicken broth and tortellini in a frying pan. Cook on low heat for 8 minutes. I stirred this to get the ingredients mixed. You also DO NOT cook the tortellini prior to this. This was a major concern to me, but it tasted great in the end!
- Add the cooked meatballs to the simmered pasta and cook on low heat for two more minutes.
- Add parmesan cheese.
- Pair with your favorite wine! I paired this meal with a Sweet Red from Cooper's Hawk (go figure...).
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Just want to throw two quick tips out there for anyone who wants to make this.
- Make sure you don't overcook your meatballs. It will ruin the meal.
- If you like your pasta with more sauce, use more of the Ragu and chicken broth since you have some leftover. Ours needed more sauce, but still tasted wonderful!
Here is a quick video showing you fast and easy steps!
Okay, so we can all make this meal on a school night right? It is possible and, duh, it is delicious.
As we move into the next hectic two weeks I am curious to know what meal you have that is even easier or quicker than this one. I will be coaching softball after school and will not be getting home until REALLY late at night. I need some help with the easiest, most effortless meals to make. Please share if you have anything great!
Bon appétit!!
Yum! Everything you make looks so delicious, Brittany! I love how easy this is. What a perfect meal for the school year. I am glad you included the comment about not cooking the tortellini because that made me a little nervous, too, when I first read it. Your video was perfect, too. I wish I had a quick recipe for you, but unfortunately I eat more fast food during the school year than anything I cook. I'm glad you are doing this blog because I hope it will inspire me to eat healthier throughout the year. Thanks!
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DeleteThat looks delicious!!! I wish I was a better cook. And that I was more enthused about cleaning the pans after I'm done with them! My girlfriend and I have started experimenting with frozen homemade breakfast foods to make the morning a lot quicker and cheaper. I made up some egg whites, put them in a plastic container with frozen potatoes and some apple sausage pieces then threw it in the freezer. About 3 minutes in the microwave and it's ready to eat. So tasty!
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