One-Pan Italian Pasta with Meatballs

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-03-30 · Updated 2026-03-30

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A hearty one-pan dish featuring tender meatballs, al dente pasta, and a rich tomato sauce, infused with Italian herbs. This Italian-inspired one-pot recipe, ready in about 50 minutes, pairs ground beef, Italian sausage, breadcrumbs for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 450 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 25 min Cook: 25 min Serves 4 Italian cuisine 450 cal/serving

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Ingredients

1 lb ground beef
1/2 lb, finely chopped Italian sausage
1 cup breadcrumbs
1 egg
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
1/2 tsp dried oregano
1/4 tsp garlic powder
1/2 cup milk
12 oz spaghetti
1 jar (24 oz) marinara sauce
1 tbsp olive oil
1/4 cup chopped parsley
1/4 cup (for garnish) grated Parmesan cheese

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Instructions

Step 1: Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). In a large oven-safe skillet, heat 1 tbsp olive oil over medium heat. Add ground beef and Italian sausage; cook for 5-7 minutes until browned and cooked through.
Step 2: In a separate bowl, mix breadcrumbs, egg, Parmesan cheese, salt, pepper, oregano, and garlic powder. Add milk and stir until well combined.
Step 3: Form the meat mixture into 12 small meatballs, place in the skillet, and cook for 3-4 minutes per side until golden.
Step 4: Add 12 oz spaghetti to the skillet, stirring to coat with the meat mixture. Pour marinara sauce over the pasta, stir to combine.
Step 5: Cover and bake for 20-25 minutes until pasta is al dente and sauce is heated through.
Step 6: Garnish with chopped parsley and additional Parmesan cheese before serving.