Creamy Meatballs with Vegetables Recipe is Speedy and Oh-So Satisfying

Name: Creamy Meatballs with Vegetables Recipe is Speedy and Oh-So Satisfying
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 (12 oz.) pkg. refrigerated fully cooked Italian-style chicken meatballs; 1 cup Alfredo sauce, from 15-oz. jar; 8 oz. asparagus, trimmed, cut into 2" pieces; 1 carrot, thinly sliced diagonally; ⅛ tsp. pepper; ½ cup frozen peas, thawed; 2 Tbs. chopped fresh parsley

This delicious dinner winner preps in just 10 minutes

By Pam O'Brien

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When you need a quick, easy and completely satisfying dinner, this creamy meatballs with vegetables recipe is the perfect choice. The dish is ready from start to finish in 25 minutes flat, making it perfect for busy weeknights (or anytime, really). Not only that, it’s packed with tons of flavor. Italian-style chicken meatballs are cooked in a creamy Alfredo sauce and tossed with asparagus, carrots and peas. Yum! Serve it with rice or mashed potatoes and you’ve got a full meal your family will love.

Plus, this recipe is simple to prep and cook. We use fully cooked meatballs and convenient Alfredo sauce, so that it comes together fast. And the dish requires just one skillet, which makes clean-up a breeze. Watch our video to see how easy this dinner is to make. And then the next time you need a quick supper, give it a try!

Yields

4 servings

Total Time

25 min

Prep Time

10 min

Cook Time

15 min

Ingredients

1 (12 oz.) pkg. refrigerated fully cooked Italian-style chicken meatballs
1 cup Alfredo sauce, from 15-oz. jar
8 oz. asparagus, trimmed, cut into 2" pieces
1 carrot, thinly sliced diagonally
⅛ tsp. pepper
½ cup frozen peas, thawed
2 Tbs. chopped fresh parsley

Instructions

Coat 12" nonstick skillet with cooking spray; heat over medium-high heat. Add meatballs; cook, turning, until browned, 5–6 min. Stir in sauce, 1⁄3 cup water, asparagus, carrot and pepper. Bring to a boil; reduce heat to medium-low. Cover.

Simmer until vegetables are tender and meatballs are heated through, 7–8 min., stirring in peas during last 4 min. of cooking time. Serve sprinkled with chopped parsley.

Nutrition

Calories: 338
Fat: 25 gram
Saturated Fat: 9 gram
Protein: 20 gram
Carbohydrate: 10 gram
Fiber: 2 gram
Cholesterol: 120 mg
Sugar: 4 gram
Sodium: 1,077 mg

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