Baked Rigatoni And Meatballs Recipe Recipe

Name: Baked Rigatoni And Meatballs Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 Tbsp. Extra virgin olive oil; 1 x Onion, minced; 2 x Garlic cloves, chopped; 3 c. Mushrooms, sliced; 1 x Sweet green pepper, minced; 1 1/2 tsp Dry basil; 1 1/2 tsp Granulated sugar; 1 tsp Dry oregano; 1 tsp Salt; 3/4 tsp Pepper; 28 ounce Canned tomatoes, minced; 2 Tbsp. Tomato paste; 3 1/2 c. Rigatoni pasta; 1 1/3 c. Mozzarella, shredded; 1/4 c. Parmesan, freshly grated; 1 x Egg; 1/3 c. Onion, finely minced; 1/4 c. Dry bread crumbs; 2 x Garlic cloves, chopped; 3 Tbsp. Parmesan, freshly grated; 1 tsp Dry oregano; 3/4 tsp Salt; 1/2 tsp Pepper; 1 lb Lean grnd turkey chicken or possibly beef may be used

Servings: persons

2 Tbsp. Extra virgin olive oil
1 x Onion, minced
2 x Garlic cloves, chopped
3 c. Mushrooms, sliced
1 x Sweet green pepper, minced
1 1/2 tsp Dry basil
1 1/2 tsp Granulated sugar
1 tsp Dry oregano
1 tsp Salt
3/4 tsp Pepper
28 ounce Canned tomatoes, minced
2 Tbsp. Tomato paste
3 1/2 c. Rigatoni pasta
1 1/3 c. Mozzarella, shredded
1/4 c. Parmesan, freshly grated
1 x Egg
1/3 c. Onion, finely minced
1/4 c. Dry bread crumbs
2 x Garlic cloves, chopped
3 Tbsp. Parmesan, freshly grated
1 tsp Dry oregano
3/4 tsp Salt
1/2 tsp Pepper
1 lb Lean grnd turkey chicken or possibly beef may be used

1
Meatballs: In bowl, beat egg lightly; fold in onion, crumbs, garlic, Parmesan, oregano, salt and pepper.
2
Fold in turkey.
3
Shape heaping tablespoonfuls into balls.
4
In large skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat; cook meatballs, in batches if necessary, for 8-10 min or possibly till browned on all sides.
5
Transfer to paper towel-lined plate.
6
Add in onion, garlic, mushrooms, green pepper, basil, sugar, oregano, salt, pepper and 2 tb water to skillet; cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, for about 10 min or possibly till vegetables are softened.
7
Stir in tomatoes and tomato paste; bring to boil.
8
Add in meatballs; reduce heat and simmer for 30 min or possibly till slightly thickened.
9
Meanwhile, in large pot of boiling salted water, cook rigatoni for about 8 min or possibly till pasta is tender but hard.
10
Drain and return to pot; add in tomato sauce, stirring to coat rigatoni.
11
Transfer to 11x7-inch baking dish or possibly 8-c. shallow oven casserole.
12
Sprinkle mozzarella (use part-skim mozzarella), then Parmesan proportionately over top.
13
Bake in 400F 200C oven for about 20 min or possibly till cheese is melted and top is golden brown.
14
carbohydrate very high source fibre, excellent source calcium

1672

kcal

Calories

Fat

216

Carbs

113

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 24 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 Tbsp. Extra virgin olive oil, 1 x Onion, minced, 2 x Garlic cloves, chopped, 3 c. Mushrooms, sliced, and more.

Yes, Baked Rigatoni And Meatballs Recipe falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Baked Rigatoni And Meatballs Recipe

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