This easy linguine with marinara and homemade meatballs is perfect for those nights when you want a good dinner without making a big production out of it. The meatballs are easy to make, fresh linguine cooks in minutes, and your favorite marinara sauce keeps everything simple. The recipe makes just enough for two, making it perfect for date night or an easy dinner at home. Cooking for more? Simply double the recipe. Good pasta, and homemade meatballs. Dinner done. 🍝❤️

Easy Linguine and Meatballs for two in a grey plate on a brown tray.

Serves: 2
Prep Time: 3 minutes
Cook Time: 12 minutes

Ingredients

9 oz linguine (fresh)
fresh shallot
8 oz ground Beef (85/15)
2 Tbsp of Mrs. Dash Garlic and Herb Seasoning
11.8 oz tomato marinara

Whole wheat fresh linguine on a plate with Mrs. Dash garlic and herb seasoning and a shallot on a gray plate in front of that is tomato sauce in a plastic container and in front of that a gray plate is 8 ounces of ground beef all on a brown tray on the white counter

Get the full printable instructions with measurements at the bottom of the post in the recipe card.

Step-by-Step Directions

Step 1: Boil a large pot of water, add the fresh pasta and cook for 6 to 7 minutes or until al dente, then drain and return to the pot.

Step 2: While the pasta is cooking, dice the shallot.

Step 3: Add the ground beef, diced shallot, and garlic and herb seasoning to a bowl. Using clean hands, form the mixture into half inch size meatballs. Heat 2 tablespoons of oil in a skillet over medium heat and cook meatballs 4 to 6 minutes, turning occasionally until cooked thoroughly.

Ground meat, diced shallots, and seasoning in a grey plate on a brown tray.

Using clean hands to mix meat, seasoning and diced shallots in a grey plate on a brown tray.

meatballs with herbs and diced shallots in a frying pan on the stove top.

Step 4: Empty the container of tomato sauce into the pan with the meatballs and heat over medium-low heat until warmed for approximately 60 to 90 seconds. Toss pasta with meatballs and sauce. Enjoy!

fully cooked meatballs in tomato suace in a pan on the stove top.

Easy Linguine and Meatballs for two in a grey plate on a brown tray with a wooden spoon pouring tomato sauce onto the linguine.

🍋 Simply Made Suggestions

Choose your pasta: I use whole wheat linguine, but regular or gluten-free pasta works just as well.
Fresh or dried both work: I used fresh refrigerated linguine, which cooks quickly. If you’re using dried pasta, follow the package directions since the cooking time will be longer.
Use your favorite marinara: Any good tomato-based marinara sauce will work here, so grab a jar you already love—or use homemade if you have it.
Don’t overcook the pasta: Cook it just until al dente so it holds up nicely once everything is tossed together.
Cooking for more? Simply double the recipe.

🍝 Before You Go …

If easy pasta dinners are your thing, stick around! We have plenty more simple, flavorful recipes that make getting dinner on the table a whole lot easier. Check out more of our easy weeknight dinner recipes before you go. 🍝❤️

Easy Linguine and Meatballs for Two

Easy Linguine and Meatballs for Two is a simple, satisfying dinner made with homemade meatballs, fresh pasta and your favorite marinara sauce. Perfect for an easy weeknight meal or date night at home.

Tara

Prep Time 3

Cook Time 12

Total Time 15

Servings

Ingredients

9 oz fresh linguine
8 oz ground beef (85/15)
fresh shallot
2 Tbsp Mrs. Dash Garlic and Herb seasoning
11.8 oz tomato marinara

Instructions

Boil a large pot of water, add the fresh pasta and cook for 6 to 7 minutes or until al dente, then drain and return to the pot.
While the pasta is cooking, dice the shallot.
Add the ground beef, diced shallot, and the garlic and herb seasoning to a bowl. Using clean hands, form the mixture into half inch size meatballs. Heat 2 tablespoons of oil in a skillet over medium heat and cook meatballs 4 to 6 minutes, turning occasionally until cooked thoroughly.
Empty the container of tomato sauce into the pan with the meatballs and heat over medium-low heat until warmed for approximately 60 to 90 seconds. Toss pasta with meatballs and sauce. Enjoy!