Creamy Tomato Meatballs with Olives and Basil

This easy creamy tomato meatball recipe is rich, comforting, and on the table in under 30 minutes. Featuring Costco chicken basil garlic meatballs and a silky tomato-olive-cream sauce, it’s a one-pan wonder the whole family will love! 🍅🍽️

🕒 Prep time: 10 min
🔥 Cook time: 20–25 min
🍽️ Serves: 6
💰 Cost: ~$10 total
✅ Naturally gluten-free

🧂 Ingredients List:
1 tbsp olive oil
1 onion, thinly sliced
1/3 cup black olives, sliced
20–24 Costco chicken basil garlic meatballs (or your favorite pre-cooked meatballs)
Salt & black pepper (to taste)
2 tbsp tomato paste
1 large can diced tomatoes
1/3 to 1/2 cup heavy cream
A few fresh basil leaves

🍳 Instructions

1. Sauté aromatics
– Heat olive oil in a large pan over medium heat. Add sliced onions and sauté for 3–4 minutes until soft but not browned.

2. Add olives and meatballs
– Stir in black olives and cook for another 2 minutes.
– Add meatballs and stir gently for about 1 minute to coat in the oil and aromatics.

3. Build the sauce
– Stir in tomato paste, salt, and pepper. Mix well and cook for another 3–4 minutes to deepen the flavor.

4. Simmer
– Add the diced tomatoes, reduce heat slightly, and cover the pan. Let it simmer for 10–12 minutes, stirring occasionally.

5. Finish with cream and basil
-Remove the lid, pour in the heavy cream, and stir to combine.
– Add fresh basil leaves and cook for 1 more minute.

6. Serve
-Serve warm over your choice of pasta, rice, Israeli couscous, or quinoa.

👉 Serve with pasta, rice, Israeli couscous, or quinoa!

📌 Full Recipe Blog Post: https://frenchcookinginamerica.com/our-recipes/f/creamy-tomato-meatballs-with-olives-basil

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