Cheesy Meatball Pasta is a hearty pasta dinner featuring juicy seasoned meatballs and tender shell pasta smothered in a rich, creamy tomato and melted Colby Jack cheese sauce.
0 Cook the pasta according to the package instructions. While the pasta cooks, add the bread crumbs to a large mixing bowl. Crack in the egg and whisk it into the crumbs. Add the ground beef, 1 teaspoon beef bouillon powder, 1 teaspoon onion powder, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, salt, pepper, and grated Parmesan cheese. Mix everything together with your hands until fully combined.
1 Pinch off small portions of the mixture and roll them into tiny meatballs. Set aside.
2 Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add the meatballs and cook for 6–8 minutes, depending on their size, until browned and cooked through. Remove the meatballs from the skillet and drain any excess grease.
3 Reduce the heat to low. Add the tomato sauce, beef broth, heavy whipping cream, 1 teaspoon beef bouillon powder, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, and 1 teaspoon onion powder. Stir until the mixture is heated and just about to simmer. Gradually add the cheese in small batches, stirring continuously until fully melted and smooth.
4 Add the cooked meatballs and pasta to the skillet. Let everything simmer together for 5–10 minutes, allowing the sauce to thicken. Serve and enjoy!
