Meatball Soup- with rotini pasta

By MarieR

We love a hearty bowl of soup just about any time of year! This pasta meatball soup is definitely a new favorite. Not only is this delicious soup ready in under 30 minutes, it’s also a one pot meal. Win-win! We’re all about easy clean up around our house. While store-bought meatballs will make this dinner super quick and easy for those busy weeknights, you should check out our tried and true

Ingredients

• 1 can (28 oz.) crushed tomatoes
• 1 jar (24 oz.) marinara sauce
• 4 cups chicken broth
• 2 tablespoons tomato paste
• 3 teaspoons balsamic vinegar
• 2 teaspoons sugar
• 1 teaspoon dried basil
• 1 teaspoon dried parsley
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 bay leaf
• Salt & pepper to taste
• 2 teaspoons cornstarch
• 2 packages (16 oz.) frozen meatballs (Or try our homemade meatball recipe!)
• 8 oz. rotini pasta
• 1/2 cup parmesan cheese, grated
• 1 cup milk

Details

Servings 6
Preparation time 25mins
Cooking time 25mins
Adapted from 12tomatoes.com

Preparation

Step 1

to make this meal extra special!

25min to prepare Serves 6

Add crushed tomatoes, marinara, chicken broth, tomato paste, balsamic vinegar, sugar, and seasonings to a large skillet. Heat on medium high and bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer.

Add meatballs to the skillet, cover, and cook for 8 minutes.

Add pasta to the skillet and cook for 10-12 minutes.

Remove the skillet from heat, discard bay leaf, and stir in parmesan cheese and milk.

Serve up hot with extra cheese and fresh parsley for garnish!