One-Pan Pasta and Meatballs

By jackiemo

Betty Crocker


Prep Time

05
Minutes
Total Time

30
Minutes
Makes

4 servings

Ingredients

• 1 cup water
• 1 jar (25.5 oz) Muir Glen® organic pasta sauce (any flavor)
• 1 1/2 cups uncooked elbow macaroni
• 20 frozen cooked Italian-style or regular meatballs (1 inch)
• 1 can (2 1/4 oz) sliced ripe olives, drained
• Grated Parmesan cheese, if desired

Preparation

Step 1

1.In 10-inch skillet, heat water and pasta sauce to boiling. Stir in macaroni, meatballs and olives. Return to boiling.
2.Reduce heat to medium. Cover; cook 15 to 20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until macaroni is tender,
sprinkle with cheese


Substitution
Don't care for olives? Substitute 1 small green bell pepper, cut into 1/2-inch pieces, or a 6-ounce jar of Green Giant® sliced mushrooms, drained, instead.
Substitution
Rotini pasta can be used instead of the macaroni.th cheese.