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A white bowl containing penne pasta mixed with marinara sauce, topped with shredded Parmesan cheese. Three large, round meatballs are placed on top, with a small green garnish on the central meatball, arranged to resemble a face with ears.

Pym Test Kitchen Impossible Spoonful

This copycat Pym Test Kitchen Impossible Spoonful recipe will transport you right back to Avengers Campus. Plus, it is completely plant-based!
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 3
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 6 ounces penne pasta
  • 6 ounces mini penne pasta
  • 1 ½ cups spaghetti sauce
  • dairy-free Parmesan cheese, for serving
Impossible Meatballs
  • 1 (12-ounce) package Impossible ground beef
  • ¼  cup diced onion
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tablespoons dairy-free Parmesan cheese
  • 3 teaspoons Italian seasoning
  • 2 tablespoons breadcrumbs
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • red pepper flakes, to taste

Method
 

  1. Step 1: Heat oven to 425 degrees F. Combine all meatball ingredients in a bowl.
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  2. Step 2: Mix until fully combined.
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  3. Step 3: Roll out 3 large meatballs and 6 small meatballs. Place on a baking sheet.
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  4. Step 4: Bake for 10 minutes, then remove the small meatballs. Bake the larger meatballs for 5 more minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 165 degrees F.
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  5. Step 5: While the meatballs are cooking, cook the pasta according to package directions. Drain. Place the pasta back in the pot and stir the spaghetti sauce in with the pasta.
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  6. Step 6: Serve by adding pasta to each bowl and then topping with 1 large meatball and 2 small meatballs. Top with Parmesan and microgreens.
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