Description
Easy answers to common questions about making meatballs and pasta in various ways, including frozen options, sauce thickness adjustments, and dietary modifications.
Ingredients
- See specific questions and answers below for ingredient modifications
Instructions
- For frozen meatballs: Add directly to sauce, increase cooking time by 5 minutes
- For thicker sauce: Reduce broth by 1/2 cup or cook uncovered at the end
- For gluten-free version: Use gluten-free pasta and breadcrumbs
- For Instant Pot method: Use sauté function for meatballs, then pressure cook
- For adding vegetables: Sauté with onions or add greens at the end
Notes
- Frozen meatballs can be used without pre-browning
- Sauce thickness can be adjusted by reducing liquid or cooking time
- Rice pasta works well for gluten-free option
- Instant Pot version may result in softer pasta
- Various vegetables can be added for extra nutrition
- Prep Time: varies by method
- Cook Time: varies by method
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Multiple
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: varies
Keywords: meatballs, pasta, gluten-free options, instant pot cooking, recipe modifications
