Italian Meatballs & Pasta Parmesan

Total Time: 50 mins Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 30 mins

Ingredients

• 1 (14 1/2 ounce) can italian-style diced tomatoes
• 1 tablespoon olive oil or 1 tablespoon margarine
• 1 cup fresh parsley, chopped (optional)
• 1 lb ground beef or 1 lb ground turkey
• 1 cup milk
• 1 (5 1/8 ounce) package pasta roni angel hair pasta, with parmesan cheese
• 2 tablespoons breadcrumbs, dry
• 1 teaspoon italian seasoning
• 1 teaspoon garlic salt

Recipe

• 1 combine ground beef, bread crumbs, italian seasoning and garlic salt in medium bowl. shape meat mixture into 20 (1-1/2-inch) meatballs.
• 2 cook meatballs with oil in large skillet over medium heat 5 to 6 minutes or until meatballs are browned on all sides, turning occasionally. drain fat. return meatballs to skillet.
• 3 add 3/4 cup water, milk and tomatoes to same skillet: bring to a boil. slowly stir in pasta and special seasonings packet. return to a boil, reduce heat to medium. gently boil uncovered 4 to 5 minutes or until pasta is tender and meatballs are no longer pink in center, stirring occasionally. sprinkle with parsley, if desired.
• 4 yield: 4 servings.