Spicy Meatball and Pepper Pasta Fiery Spicy Meatball and Roasted Pepper Pasta in Zesty Tomato Sauce Ingredients: 1 lb (450g) ground beef 1/4 cup breadcrumbs 1 egg 2 cloves garlic, minced 1/2 teaspoon chili flakes (adjust to taste) 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning Salt and pepper to taste 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 red bell pepper, sliced 1 yellow bell pepper, sliced 1 small onion, sliced 2 cups tomato passata or crushed tomatoes 1 tablespoon tomato paste 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika 12 oz (340g) penne or rigatoni pasta Fresh basil or parsley, for garnish Grated Parmesan cheese, to serve Directions: In a bowl, mix ground meat, breadcrumbs, egg, garlic, chili flakes, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Form into small meatballs. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add meatballs and cook until browned on all sides (about 8–10 minutes). Remove and set aside. In the same skillet, sauté onion and bell peppers until softened, about 5–6 minutes. Stir in tomato paste, smoked paprika, and passata. Simmer for 10 minutes until sauce thickens slightly. Return meatballs to the pan and cook for another 5–7 minutes until fully cooked through. Meanwhile, cook pasta according to package instructions. Drain and toss with the sauce. Serve hot, garnished with fresh herbs and Parmesan. Prep Time: 15 minutes | Cooking Time: 30 minutes | Total Time: 45 minutes Kcal: 560 kcal | Servings: 4 servings #meatballpasta #spicypasta #pepperpasta #heartymeals #weeknightdinners #pastaandmeatballs #easycomfortfood #homemadepasta #chilipasta #zestytomatosauce #dinnerrecipes #italiandinner #spicycomfortfood #pastanight #rusticrecipes #easyfamilydinner #savoryflavors #meatballmadness #pastalovers #onepanmeals Turn up the heat This Spicy Meatball and Pepper Pasta is a bold, satisfying dish with every bite delivering fire and flavor!

Bulgogi Chicken Korean BBQ Bulgogi Chicken with Soy-Garlic Marinade Ingredients: 1 ½ lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs (cut into strips) 4 tablespoons soy sauce 2 tablespoons brown sugar 1 tablespoon honey 1 tablespoon sesame oil 3 garlic cloves, minced 1 tablespoon grated ginger 2 green onions, chopped 1 tablespoon rice vinegar 1 tablespoon gochujang (Korean red chili paste) 1 teaspoon toasted sesame seeds 1 tablespoon vegetable oil (for cooking) Cooked rice and lettuce leaves, for serving Directions: In a bowl, whisk together soy sauce, brown sugar, honey, sesame oil, garlic, ginger, green onions, rice vinegar, and gochujang to create the marinade. Add the chicken strips to the marinade, mix well, and cover. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour (or overnight for best flavor). Heat vegetable oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add marinated chicken in batches and cook for 4–5 minutes on each side until caramelized and cooked through. Sprinkle with toasted sesame seeds. Serve hot over steamed rice or wrapped in lettuce leaves with optional kimchi or pickled veggies on the side. Prep Time: 10 minutes + marinating | Cooking Time: 15 minutes | Total Time: 25 minutes (+ marinate) Kcal: 390 kcal | Servings: 4 servings #koreanfood #bulgogichicken #asianrecipes #chickendinner #quickmeals #mealprepideas #koreanbbq #gochujang #soygarlic #grilledchicken #homecooking #koreancuisine #weeknightdinner #savoryflavors #garlicchicken #spicychicken #easychickenrecipes #ricebowl #foodblogfeed #homemadekorean Sweet, savory, spicy — this Bulgogi Chicken is your new weeknight favorite! Served over rice or wrapped in lettuce, it’s Korean comfort food at its best.

Cabbage Roll Soup Hearty Cabbage Roll Soup with Ground Beef and Rice Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 pound ground beef 1 medium onion, chopped 3 cloves garlic, minced 4 cups chopped green cabbage 2 large carrots, peeled and diced 1 (15 oz) can tomato sauce 1 (14.5 oz) can diced tomatoes 4 cups beef broth 1/2 cup uncooked white rice 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce 1 teaspoon smoked paprika Salt and pepper to taste 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley (optional) Directions: Heat olive oil in a large soup pot over medium heat. Add ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it apart as it cooks. Drain excess fat if needed. Add chopped onion and garlic to the pot and sauté for 2–3 minutes, until fragrant. Stir in chopped cabbage and carrots. Cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add tomato sauce, diced tomatoes (with juices), beef broth, uncooked rice, Worcestershire sauce, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Stir well to combine. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 25–30 minutes, or until rice is tender and cabbage is softened. Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary. Garnish with fresh parsley before serving. Prep Time: 15 minutes | Cooking Time: 30 minutes | Total Time: 45 minutes Kcal: 290 kcal | Servings: 6 servings #cabbagerollsoup #comfortfood #souprecipes #easymeals #onepotmeal #groundbeefrecipes #riceandsoup #familydinners #homemadesoup #savoryflavors #heartyrecipes #healthycomfortfood #cabbagecooking #cozyeats #homestylecooking #soupseason #mealprepideas #easyweeknights #lowcostmeals #souplovers Cold weather calls for something warm and hearty—like this Cabbage Roll Soup! Everything you love about classic cabbage rolls, now in an easy one-pot meal.

Beef and Napa Cabbage Stir-Fry Savory Beef and Napa Cabbage in Ginger-Garlic Stir-Fry Sauce Ingredients: 1 lb (450g) beef sirloin or flank steak, thinly sliced 4 cups Napa cabbage, chopped 1 tablespoon vegetable oil 1 tablespoon sesame oil 3 garlic cloves, minced 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, minced 1 small onion, thinly sliced 2 tablespoons soy sauce 1 tablespoon oyster sauce 1 tablespoon hoisin sauce 1 teaspoon cornstarch 2 tablespoons water Salt and pepper to taste Sliced green onions and sesame seeds for garnish Directions: In a small bowl, mix soy sauce, oyster sauce, hoisin sauce, cornstarch, and water. Set aside. Heat vegetable oil and sesame oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add garlic, ginger, and onion; stir-fry for 1–2 minutes until fragrant. Add beef slices and stir-fry for 3–4 minutes until browned and just cooked through. Add chopped Napa cabbage and cook for 2–3 minutes, until slightly wilted but still crisp. Pour in the sauce mixture and stir well to coat all ingredients. Cook another 1–2 minutes until sauce thickens. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Garnish with green onions and sesame seeds before serving. Prep Time: 10 minutes | Cooking Time: 10 minutes | Total Time: 20 minutes Kcal: 320 kcal per serving | Servings: 4 #beefstirfry #napaCabbagerecipe #asianinspired #quickdinner #easyweeknightmeals #beefrecipes #gingergarlicsauce #healthymeals #stirfrylove #simpledinners #homecooking #wholesomeeats #onepanmeal #savoryflavors #beefandveggies #asianflavors #fastfoodathome #lowcarbrecipes #stirfryperfection #flavorpacked Dinner in under 20 minutes? Yes, please! 🥢 This Beef and Napa Cabbage Stir-Fry is fast, flavorful, and packed with garlic-ginger goodness.