Skillet Meatball Goulash
Yield: 4 servings
Active Time: 10 minutes
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
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This punchy meatball and pasta skillet will elevate your weeknight supper. It’s the perfect flavor combo, and it is so simple to prep! Pasta skillets are a great budget friendly way to make dinner for your family. This recipe calls for store bought, pre-cooked meatballs, but you are welcome to make your own! Enjoy!

Ingredients for Single Meal

  • 16 - precooked frozen meatballs
  • 1 - cup(s) beef broth
  • 1 - 28 oz. can(s) crushed tomatoes
  • 2 - Tbsp paprika
  • 2 - Tbsp minced onion
  • 1 - tsp garlic powder
  • 12 - oz. small shell pasta**
  • 1 - cup(s) water**
  • - Salt and pepper
  • Garnish: - shredded Parmesan cheese**
  • Side: - salad**
  • 1 - gallon-size freezer baggie(s)
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Cooking Directions for Single Meal

  1. In a large skillet, brown the meatballs for a few minutes, then gently stir in the beef broth, crushed tomatoes, paprika, minced onion, garlic powder. Bring to bubbling.
  2. Mix in the pasta and water - if needed add more water so that all of the pasta is “underwater.”
  3. Cover with a tight fitting lid and let simmer over medium high heat for 8 to 10 minutes, or until pasta is cooked and tender.
  4. Prepare the salad.
  5. Serve Skillet Meatball Goulash with side salad.

Freezeasy Meal Prep Directions

    To each gallon-size plastic freezer baggie, add the following ingredients:

    • 16 precooked meatballs
    • 1 cup beef broth
    • 1 - 28 oz. can crushed tomatoes
    • 2 Tbsp paprika
    • 2 Tbsp minced onion
    • 1 tsp garlic powder
    • Do not add pasta or additional water to freezer baggie

    Remove as much air as possible and seal. Add label to baggie and freeze.

    Freeze & Thaw Instructions

    Put baggie in the freezer and freeze up to 6 months in fridge freezer or 12 months in a deep freezer. Thaw in the fridge overnight, or a warm bowl of water for about 20 minutes, before transferring to the skillet to reheat the meatballs and sauce. Then add pasta and water and cook pasta as directed.

    Dairy-Free Modifications

    Omit cheese garnish for dairy-free meal.

    Gluten-Free Modifications

    Recipe is gluten-free when cooked with gluten-free small shell pasta, and gluten-free meatballs.

    Printable Label Recipe Title

    Skillet Meatball Goulash

    Printable Label Instructions

    Thaw and reheat in skillet. Once warmed through, add the pasta and water. Cover and cook for 8 to 10 minutes, or until pasta is tender.
    Serve with cheese garnish, and a side salad.

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