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!