
Cajun Meatballs and Pasta
User Reviews
5.0
9 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
20 mins
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Cook Time
20 mins
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Total Time
40 mins
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Servings
4
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Calories
585 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American

Cajun Meatballs and Pasta
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A homestyle favorite with cajun flair!
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Ingredients
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
- ⅓ cup heavy cream
- salt and pepper to taste
- 1 ripe tomato diced
- ¼ cup parsley chopped
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Instructions
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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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Overall Rating
5.0
9 reviews
Excellent
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