Tuscan Linguine with Meatballs
Very easy
Camille U.
Camille U.

Tuscan Linguine with Meatballs

3 minutesPrep time

17 minutesCook time

895 cal.Per serving

Ingredients for 1

Pasta (linguine)

2.5 oz

Pasta (linguine)

Meatballs (cooked)

4

Meatballs (cooked)

Sun-dried tomatoes

1/4 cup

Sun-dried tomatoes

Heavy cream

1/4 cup

Heavy cream

Parmesan (grated)

2 tbsp

Parmesan (grated)

Spinach (fresh)

2 handfuls

Spinach (fresh)

Garlic

1/2 clove

Garlic

Utensils

Pot (small), Stovetop, Frying pan, Knife

recipe

  • Step 1
    Heat a drizzle of olive oil in a pan over high heat. Add the meatballs & brown for 3-4 min, flipping halfway through. Reduce the heat, cover & continue cooking for 8-10 min.
  • Step 2
    Meanwhile, slice the sun-dried tomatoes into strips.
  • Step 3
    Uncover the pan with the meatballs & continue browning for another 3-4 min.
  • Step 4
    In a pot of boiling, salted water, add the pasta & cook according to the package instructions. Reserve a small ladle of cooking water then drain the pasta.
  • Step 5
    Once nicely browned & heated through, remove the meatballs from the pan & keep warm.
  • Step 6
    Add another drizzle of olive oil to the pan on medium heat. Grate the garlic into the pan & add the sun-dried tomatoes. Cook for 1-2 min.
  • Step 7
    Add the heavy cream, spinach & reserved cooking water. Stir together. Season with salt & pepper. Add the grated parmesan & stir again. Let the sauce simmer for 1 min or until thick & bubbly.
  • Step 8
    Add the drained pasta to the pan & stir to combine.
  • Step 9
    Serve the pasta on a plate. Add the meatballs on top. Garnish with additional grated cheese if desired. Enjoy!