ZENB Elbows Meatball Parm Pasta Skillet

Enjoy your ZENB Elbows Pasta by making this Meatball Parm Pasta Skillet recipe. You and your family will enjoy the mouthwatering flavor this dish provides. Get your ZENB Pasta and your skillet ready, and start cooking!

• 12 ounces ZENB Yellow Pea Elbows Pasta, uncooked
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 small onion, finely chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1 egg
• 1/4 cup 2% milk
• 1/4 cup unseasoned breadcrumbs
• 1/4 cup chopped Italian parsley, plus additional for serving
• 1 pound extra lean ground beef
• 1 jar (24 ounces) marinara sauce
• 1 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
• 1 tablespoon Parmesan cheese

INSTRUCTIONS

1.

Preheat oven to 400°F. Cook ZENB Pasta as directed on package. Drain; return to pot.

2.

Meanwhile, heat oil in large, oven-proof skillet on medium-high heat. Add onions, garlic and pepper; cook 4-5 minutes until softened. Cool. Whisk egg, milk, bread crumbs and parsley in large bowl. Add cooked onions and ground beef; mix to combine.

3.

Form mixture into 16 meatballs; arrange in skillet. Bake for 12-13 minutes or until cooked through (165°F). Remove skillet from oven. Add pasta and marinara sauce; mix gently to combine. Sprinkle top with mozzarella and Parmesan cheese. Bake 10-15 minutes or until browned and bubbly.