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title: Speedy Italian Meatballs with Smoked Tomato Linguine
source:
  name: HelloFresh
  url: https://www.hellofresh.com/recipes/uk-summertime-swingball-meatballs-family-574326664dab71e7098b4568
servings: 2
prep time: 10 minutes
cook time: 25 minutes
time required: 35 minutes
difficulty: Easy
allergens:
  - Wheat
  - Milk
tags:
  - Italian
  - Quick
  - Family Friendly
rating: 3.5
rating_count: 2900
source_chef: Recipe Development Team
review_highlights:
  - theme: Flavor
    text: Smoky paprika adds a unique kick to the marinara
  - theme: Convenience
    text: Using sausage meatballs cuts down prep time significantly
image: "https://images.recipes.furrysalamander.com/speedy-italian-meatballs.avif"
---
@yellow onion{1%unit}(halved, peeled, and finely diced)
@carrots{2%unit}(peeled and finely diced)
@sweet italian pork sausage{12%oz}(removed from casings and formed into meatballs)
@linguine{7%oz}
@diced tomatoes{14%oz}
@smoked paprika{1%tsp}
@dried thyme{1%tsp}
@parmesan cheese{1%oz}(grated)
@salt{1%tsp}
@olive oil{2%tbsp}
@pepper{1%tsp}
@sugar{1%tsp}
@water{2%cups}

Bring a #large pot{} of salted water to a boil.

Start the marinara: Heat a large drizzle of olive oil in a #large pan{} over medium heat. Add the carrot and onion and cook, tossing, for ~{5%minutes} until softened. Season with salt and pepper.

Meanwhile, wet your fingers and form the sausage into tablespoon-sized meatballs. Add the linguine to the boiling water and cook for ~{10%minutes} until al dente. Drain and set aside.

Add the tomatoes and water to the pan with the veggies and bring to a boil. Add sugar and smoked paprika to the pan. Season generously with salt and pepper. Reduce to a low simmer.

Heat a large drizzle of olive oil in another #large pan{} over medium-high heat. Add the sausage meatballs to the pan and cook for ~{7%minutes}, rotating to brown on all sides. When finished, add them to the marinara.

Toss and serve: Add the linguine, thyme, and half the parmesan cheese to the marinara. Toss for ~{2%minutes} until thoroughly combined and heated through. Serve the speedy italian meatballs with smoked tomato linguine, garnished with the remaining parmesan cheese and enjoy!