Penne Pasta With Meat Balls

Instructions:

Making the Meatballs

1. In a large bowl, combine the ground beef, breadcrumbs, grated Parmesan cheese, chopped parsley, egg, minced garlic, salt, and pepper.
2. Mix until well combined, then shape the mixture into meatballs, about 1 inch in diameter.

Cooking the Meatballs

3. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
4. Add the meatballs to the skillet and cook until browned on all sides, about 8-10 minutes.
5. Transfer the meatballs to a plate and set aside.

Preparing the Pasta

6. In the same skillet, add the chopped onion and garlic. Cook until softened, about 3 minutes.
7. Stir in the crushed tomatoes, dried oregano, dried basil, salt, and pepper.
8. Simmer the sauce for 10-15 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld together.

Cooking the Penne Pasta

9. Meanwhile, cook the penne pasta according to the package instructions until al dente.
10. Drain the pasta and add it to the skillet with the tomato sauce.
11. Stir until the pasta is evenly coated with the sauce.

Serving the Dish

12. Place the cooked meatballs on top of the pasta.
13. Garnish with fresh basil leaves and grated Parmesan cheese.
14. Serve hot and enjoy the delicious flavors of this classic Italian dish!

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