Ingredients

  • 2 cans tomatoes Petite Diced Hunt's
  • 20 ounces cheese tortellini fresh
  • 1/2 red onion small dice
  • 4 garlic cloves rough chop
  • 3 leaves fresh basil
  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 2 eggs
  • 1/4 cup grated cheese {plus extra for serving}
  • 1/2 cup Italian seasoned breadcrumbs
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • pepper
  • chopped parsley freshly, for garnish
  • non-stick cooking spray

Method

  • In a large bowl mix together the ground beef, eggs, grated cheese, breadcrumbs, garlic powder, salt and a little pepper. Form into bite sized meatballs.
  • Heat a LARGE skillet over medium high heat. Spray generously with PAM non stick cooking spray. Place the meatballs in the pan and brown on each side. Place on a dish to the side.
  • To the pan, give another spray of oil and add in the garlic and onion. Cook a few minutes until softened. Stir in the tomatoes, basil and a little salt and pepper. Simmer the sauce for 20 minutes.
  • Add in the pasta and cook for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add the meatballs back in the skillet and cook another 3-4 minutes until the pasta is cooked through, again stirring occasionally.
  • Garnish with grated cheese and some fresh chopped parsley.