This easy Italian meatball soup is hearty, cozy, and ready in about 25 minutes. Made with tender meatballs, pasta, and rich tomato broth, it’s the perfect quick comfort dinner for busy nights.
Cook 2 cups rotini pasta in a pot of boiling water until al dente (tender but still firm). Drain and set aside 2 cups cooked pasta for this recipe.
Heat 1 Tbsp olive oil in a large pot. Add 1 lb Italian-style meatballs and cook 30-60 seconds on all sides. Transfer the meatballs to a plate and set aside.
Add ½ cup diced yellow onion to the pot along with 3 minced garlic cloves. Cook 1 minute, until onion turns translucent. Now add in 2 chopped celery stalks. Cool 1 more minute.
Add the of beef broth along with 15 oz crushed tomatoes, 15 oz tomato sauce, 1 tsp Italian seasoning, ½ tsp salt and ¼ tsp ground black pepper. Stir together.
Next add in the cooked 1 lb Italian-style meatballs and 2 cups cooked rotini pasta. Bring the pot to a simmer and cook for 3-5 minutes until heated through.
Scoop into bowls and serve with freshly grated parmesan cheese on top.
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