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Meatball Pizzaiola Pasta

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This Meatball Pizzaiola Pasta is amazing and easy to make! Pasta, meatballs, pepperoni, onions and bell peppers in a tomato basil pasta sauce with melted mozzarella cheese on top. What's not to like!? Enjoy!

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Ingredients

  • 8 ounces linguine (or fettuccine) pasta
  • 3 cups frozen beef (or pork/beef) meatballs (20-ounces)
  • 2 ounces pepperoni, sliced and halved
  • 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
  • 8 ounces tomato trinity (fresh diced tomatoes, onions, bell peppers)
  • 1 (14.5-ounce) can Italian tomatoes, diced and drained
  • 1 1/2 cups tomato basil pasta sauce
  • 1 1/2 cups mozzarella cheese, shredded

Details

Servings 6
Preparation time 10mins
Cooking time 30mins
Adapted from WWW.PUBLIX.COM

Preparation

Step 1

Bring water to a boil for pasta. Cook pasta following package instructions.

Place meatballs in microwave-safe dish; cook 1–2 minutes or until thawed. Halve pepperoni slices.

Preheat large sauté pan on medium-high 2 to 3 minutes. Place oil in pan, then add meatballs; cook 2 to 3 minutes, stirring occasionally, and until meatballs are 160°F. Stir in tomato trinity and pepperoni; cook 1 to 2 minutes or until vegetables soften.

Stir in tomatoes and pasta sauce; cook 1 to 2 minutes or until hot. Stir in pasta until evenly coated. Remove pan from heat; top with cheese and cover for 1 minute until cheese melts. Serve and enjoy!

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