Cajun Meatballs and Pasta

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  • Prep Time

    20 mins

  • Cook Time

    20 mins

  • Total Time

    40 mins

  • Servings

    4

  • Calories

    585 kcal

  • Course

    Main Course

  • Cuisine

    American

Cajun Meatballs and Pasta

A homestyle favorite with cajun flair!

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Ingredients

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For the meatballs

  • 1 pound ground pork
  • 1 small onion minced
  • 1 large clove garlic minced
  • 2 tablespoons parsley chopped
  • 1 tablespoon Legion of Spice Bayou Black Seasoning
  • 1 egg
  • 1 tablespoon canola oil

For the pasta

  • ½ pound cooked farfalle cooked one minute under al dente, I used whole wheat, orecchiette or other similarly sized pasta
  • 1 tablespoon canola oil
  • 1 red bell pepper thinly sliced
  • 1 yellow bell pepper thinly sliced
  • 1 zucchini sliced vertically and then crosswise into half moons
  • 1 ½ teaspoons Legion of Spice Bayou Black Seasoning
  • 1 cup chicken stock from rotisserie chicken or canned low-sodium chicken broth
  • cup heavy cream
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 ripe tomato diced
  • ¼ cup parsley chopped
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Instructions

  1. In a large bowl, combine the pork, onion, garlic, parsley, cajun seasoning and egg. Mix thoroughly with your hands. Measure out rounded tablespoons of pork mixture and roll into balls. Set aside.
  2. Heat a heavy skillet over medium high heat and add 1 tablespoon canola oil. Working in batches when oil is hot, add meatballs, cooking on all sides until browned and mostly cooked through -- can be a little pink inside because the meatballs will continue to cook later. Transfer meatballs to a plate and set aside.
  3. In a large skillet, heat tablespoon canola oil over medium high heat. Add the peppers and zucchini and saute for 1-2 minutes. Sprinkle with the cajun seasoning and cook an additional minute. Add the broth and bring it to a boil, cooking for an additional minute. Stir in the cream. Add the meatballs and pasta. Reduce heat to a simmer and place a tight fitting lid on the pan. Cook for an additional 1-2 minutes. Remove from heat and check for seasonings, adding salt and pepper if desired.
  4. To serve, sprinkle with fresh chopped tomato and parsley.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 585kcal (29%) Carbohydrates 28g (9%) Protein 26g (52%) Fat 40g (62%) Saturated Fat 14g (70%) Cholesterol 149mg (50%) Sodium 314mg (13%) Potassium 821mg (23%) Fiber 3g (12%) Sugar 4g (8%) Vitamin A 2180IU (44%) Vitamin C 119.8mg (133%) Calcium 84mg (8%) Iron 3.4mg (19%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 585 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 585kcal 29%
Carbohydrates 28g 9%
Protein 26g 52%
Fat 40g 62%
Saturated Fat 14g 70%
Cholesterol 149mg 50%
Sodium 314mg 13%
Potassium 821mg 17%
Fiber 3g 12%
Sugar 4g 8%
Vitamin A 2180IU 44%
Vitamin C 119.8mg 133%
Calcium 84mg 8%
Iron 3.4mg 19%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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