Easy Pesto Pasta with Meatballs

Step 1

Heat a frying pan over medium-high heat. When hot, add the meatballs & brown for 2-3 min. Reduce the heat, cover & continue cooking for 10-12 min, or until fully heated through.

Step 2

Meanwhile, cook the pasta according to package directions in a saucepan of boiling salted water. Once cooked, set aside a ladle of cooking water & drain the pasta.

Step 3

Peel & dice the onions.

Step 4

Wash & cut the cherry tomatoes in half.

Step 5

Check that the meatballs are ready. Once golden brown & fully heated through, remove the meatballs & keep warm.

Step 6

Add a drizzle of olive oil to the same frying pan over medium heat. Add the diced onion. Season with salt & pepper. Sauté for 3-5 min, until the onion begins to soften.

Step 7

Stir in the cherry tomatoes, pesto & reserved cooking water. Stir again, then cover & continue cooking for 4-5 min over low heat.

Step 8

Check that the tomatoes have softened, then add the drained pasta. Mix everything well.

Step 9

Serve the pasta on a plate with the meatballs on top. Garnish with fresh parsley, if you have any. Enjoy!