Pasta with Meatballs
Very tasty and simple dish for the whole family! Pasta with meatballs is perfect for lunch or dinner. Loved by kids and adults, using any meat or store-bought minced meat.
Updated : 19 August, 2025
Easy
About 45 min.
Ingredients
Meatballs
500 grams
Ground meat
30 grams
Rice
1
Onion
1
Carrot
1 tablespoon
Wheat flour
to taste
Salt
to taste
Dry spices
Sauce
2 tablespoon
Tomato paste
1 tablespoon
Wheat flour
300 milliliters
Water
1
Onion
to taste
Salt
to taste
Dry spices
Additionally
300 grams
Macaroni
30 grams
Vegetable oil
Table
Table of volume measurements:
- teaspoon - 5 ml
- dessert spoon - 10 ml
- tablespoon - 20 ml
- glass - 200 ml
Preparation
Step 1
You can use any type of meat for meatballs. I will use pork, but beef, chicken, or mixed mince works too. Pasta can be any type – whole grain, buckwheat, or durum wheat. Cooking time and calories may vary depending on substitutions.
Step 2
Rinse rice several times until the water is clear. Boil it according to package instructions, usually 15-20 minutes depending on the type of rice. Drain and rinse with cold water, then let it sit briefly to remove excess water.
Step 3
Peel and wash onion and carrot. Finely chop the onion and grate the carrot. Combine the meat and cooked rice, then add onion and carrot. Mix thoroughly.
Step 4
Add flour, salt, and spices to taste. I use ground black pepper, paprika, and a little dried basil, but you can add your preferred spices. Mix all ingredients well.
Step 5
The meat mixture should be dense and uniform. Lightly beat it on the bowl bottom to help meatballs hold their shape.
Step 6
Heat a small amount of vegetable oil in a pan over medium-high heat. Fry meatballs on all sides until lightly browned.
Step 7
In a separate cup, mix water, flour, and tomato paste to make a sauce. Adjust proportions if you want more sauce.
Step 8
Finely chop another onion and add to the pan with meatballs. Pour in tomato sauce, add salt and spices to taste. Bring to a boil, then cover and simmer over low heat for about 20 minutes. Exact time depends on the pan, meat type, and stove.
Step 9
While meatballs simmer, cook pasta. Boil water in a pot, add salt, then pasta. Cook 10-15 minutes until soft. Drain and let water drain.
Step 10
During simmering, the sauce thickens. Remove the pan from heat.
Step 11
Serve pasta on plates and top with meatballs and sauce. Garnish with chopped herbs if desired. Enjoy!