Penne with Frozen Meatballs
and marinara sauce with spinach
Frozen meatballs, store-bought marinara, and baby spinach help make this meal come together quickly. Vegetarian: look for a veg meatball. Paleo: sub sauteed zucchini for penne.
Ingredients
- Pasta, penne - 8 oz (sub any other pasta shape)
- Baby spinach - 5 oz , roughly chopped
- Marinara sauce - 4 cups (we highly recommend Rao's)
- Frozen meatballs - 1 lb
- Cheese, parmesan (opt) - 2 oz , grated
Choose Cooking Method
Prep
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Boil pasta - Boil pasta according to package directions. Drain. If prepping ahead, toss with some oil to minimize sticking. (Can be done up to 5 days ahead)
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Spinach - Roughly chop spinach. (Can be done up to 3 days ahead)
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Make
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Pour marinara sauce into saute pan and heat up over medium-high heat. When sauce is simmering, add frozen meatballs and cook until they’re tender in the middle.
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Add cooked penne and spinach into marinara, and cook until spinach is wilted.
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Serve pasta with parmesan cheese sprinkled on top (if using) and enjoy!
Prep
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Boil pasta - Boil pasta according to package directions. Drain. If prepping ahead, toss with some oil to minimize sticking. (Can be done up to 5 days ahead)
-
Spinach - Roughly chop spinach. (Can be done up to 3 days ahead)
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Make
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Air-fry meatballs at 375F / 190C for 10 to 15 minutes, shaking once or twice midway through.
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Pour marinara sauce into saute pan and heat up over medium-high heat. When sauce is simmering, add cooked penne and spinach and cook until spinach is wilted.
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Once meatballs are done, mix them into the penne and sauce. Serve pasta with parmesan cheese sprinkled on top (if using) and enjoy!
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