Chickpea Meatball Pasta

Preparing the Meatballs In a large bowl, combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, egg, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Mix until well combined.

Shaping the Meatballs Form the mixture into small meatballs, about 1 inch in diameter.

Cooking the Meatballs Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Brown the meatballs on all sides until cooked through, about 8-10 minutes. Remove the meatballs from the skillet and set aside.

Preparing the Pasta Sauce In the same skillet, add more olive oil if needed. Saute onions and garlic until softened. Add chickpeas, diced tomatoes, oregano, red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper. Stir to combine and simmer for 10 minutes to let the flavors meld.

Cooking the Pasta Meanwhile, cook pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.

Combining Meatballs and Sauce Return the meatballs to the skillet with the sauce. Allow them to simmer together for 5 minutes to infuse flavors.

Serving the Dish Serve the meatballs and chickpea sauce over the cooked pasta. Garnish with grated Parmesan, torn basil leaves, and fresh parsley. Enjoy!