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Penne Pasta with Meatballs and Tomato Sauce

Penne Pasta with Meatballs and Tomato Sauce

Nutrition Facts

Per 420g serving

% Daily Value based on a 2000 kcal diet

Calories 760 kcal
38% DV
Total Fat 36.0g
55% DV
Monounsaturated Fat17.0g
Polyunsaturated Fat5.0g
Saturated Fat11.0g
Trans Fat0.7g
Total Carbohydrate 78.0g
26% DV
Fiber5.0g
Starch66.0g
Sugars7.0g
Protein 29.0g
58% DV
Animal Protein24.0g
Plant Protein5.0g

About

A pasta dish with penne, several meatballs, and a side of tomato sauce. It is relatively high in carbohydrates and fat, with moderate protein from the meatballs.

Ingredients

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamins

NutrientAmountDV%Half-life
Choline78.0mg14%
Vitamin A45.0mcg5%
Vitamin B10.5mg38%
Vitamin B121.4mcg58%
Vitamin B20.3mg25%
Vitamin B35.8mg36%
Vitamin B51.1mg22%
Vitamin B60.3mg21%
Vitamin B79.0mcg30%
Vitamin B9140.0mcg35%
Vitamin C8.0mg9%
Vitamin D0.6mcg3%
Vitamin E2.1mg14%
Vitamin K9.0mcg8%

Minerals

NutrientAmountDV%Half-life
Calcium62.0mg6%
Copper210.0mcg23%
Iron4.1mg23%
Magnesium48.0mg11%
Phosphorus290.0mg41%
Potassium520.0mg11%
Selenium32.0mcg58%
Sodium980.0mg43%
Zinc4.2mg38%

Penne Pasta with Meatballs and Tomato Sauce

A classic pasta dish featuring penne tossed with savory meatballs and a simple tomato sauce. It is hearty, comforting, and best served hot.

Ingredients
  • Penne pasta 180 g

  • Meatballs 150 g

  • Tomato sauce 70 g

  • Vegetable oil 10 g

  • Salt 5 g

  • Black pepper 5 g


  • Instructions
  • 1. Bring a pot of salted water to a boil and cook the penne until al dente. Drain well.

  • 2. Heat the vegetable oil in a pan over medium heat.

  • 3. Add the meatballs and cook until heated through and lightly browned.

  • 4. Pour in the tomato sauce, then season with salt and black pepper.

  • 5. Add the cooked penne to the pan and toss until evenly coated with sauce.

  • 6. Serve immediately while hot.


  • Prep time: 10 minutes
    Cook time: 20 minutes

    Helpful tips
  • Do not overcook the pasta; it should stay slightly firm.

  • Warm the sauce gently so the meatballs stay tender.

  • Save a little pasta water if needed to loosen the sauce.
  • Balanced

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