Name: Creamy Pasta And Meatball
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 55 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 1 lb ground beef; 1/2 cup breadcrumbs; 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese; 1 egg; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1 tsp dried oregano; 1/2 tsp salt; 1/4 tsp black pepper; 2 tbsp olive oil; 1 small onion, finely chopped; 2 cups marinara sauce; 1 cup heavy cream; 1 lb pasta (such as spaghetti or fettuccine); Fresh basil leaves, for garnish

Instructions

In a large bowl, combine the ground beef, breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, egg, garlic, oregano, salt, and pepper. Mix until well combined, then shape the mixture into meatballs, about 1 inch in diameter.
In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the meatballs and cook, turning occasionally, until browned on all sides, about 8-10 minutes. Remove the meatballs from the skillet and set aside.
In the same skillet, add the chopped onion and sauté until softened, about 5 minutes. Add the marinara sauce and bring to a simmer.
Return the meatballs to the skillet and simmer in the sauce for another 10-15 minutes, until the meatballs are cooked through.
Meanwhile, cook the pasta according to the package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
Stir the heavy cream into the sauce and meatballs, and simmer for an additional 5 minutes until the sauce has thickened slightly.
To serve, spoon the meatballs and sauce over the cooked pasta. Garnish with fresh basil leaves for an extra pop of flavor.

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