Meatballs with Pasta and Creamy Mushroom Sauce

Let's make something lovely.

1. 01

   Prepare the Meatballs:

2. 02

   Grate one small onion and one small tomato using a fine grater.

3. 03

   In a large mixing bowl, combine the grated onion, ground lamb or beef (or a mixture of both), salt and ground black pepper to your taste, breadcrumbs, grated tomato, and the egg.

4. 04

   Mix the ingredients together until well combined. Shape the mixture into meatballs about the size of golf balls.

5. 05

   Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and add a bit of oil. Cook the meatballs in batches for about 8-10 minutes, turning occasionally, until browned and cooked through. Set aside.

6. 06

   Cook the Pasta:

7. 07

   while the meatballs are getting fried, in a large pot, bring salted water to a boil. Add your choice of pasta and cook according to the package instructions until al dente, usually about 9-12 minutes. Drain the pasta and set it aside.

8. 08

   Prepare the Creamy Mushroom Sauce:

9. 09

   In the same skillet used to cook the meatballs, melt 2 tablespoons of butter with 1 tablespoon of olive oil over medium heat.

10. 10

    Add the sliced mushrooms and cook for about 5 minutes until they are browned and tender. Add the minced garlic and cook for another minute.

11. 11

    Sprinkle the flour over the mushrooms and stir well to coat. Cook for another minute to remove the raw flour taste.

12. 12

    Gradually add the chicken or vegetable broth, stirring constantly to prevent lumps. Bring to a simmer and cook for 2-3 minutes until the sauce starts to thicken.

13. 13

    Stir in the low-fat half and half and grated Parmesan cheese. Cook for another 2-3 minutes until the sauce is creamy and well combined. Season with salt and black pepper to taste.

14. 14

    Combine and Serve:

15. 15

    Add the cooked meatballs to the creamy mushroom sauce, turning to coat them evenly.

16. 16

    Serve the meatballs and sauce over the cooked pasta, tossing to combine everything well.

17. 17

    Garnish with additional grated Parmesan cheese and freshly chopped parsley if desired.