Baked Rigatoni And Meatballs Recipe
Servings: 4
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
Directions
- Meatballs: In bowl, beat egg lightly; fold in onion, crumbs, garlic, Parmesan, oregano, salt and pepper. Fold in turkey. Shape heaping tablespoonfuls into balls.
- 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.
- Transfer to paper towel-lined plate.
- 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. Stir in tomatoes and tomato paste; bring to boil. Add in meatballs; reduce heat and simmer for 30 min or possibly till slightly thickened.
- Meanwhile, in large pot of boiling salted water, cook rigatoni for about 8 min or possibly till pasta is tender but hard. Drain and return to pot; add in tomato sauce, stirring to coat rigatoni.
- Transfer to 11x7-inch baking dish or possibly 8-c. shallow oven casserole.
- Sprinkle mozzarella (use part-skim mozzarella), then Parmesan proportionately over top.
- Bake in 400F 200C oven for about 20 min or possibly till cheese is melted and top is golden brown.
- carbohydrate very high source fibre, excellent source calcium
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Serving | %DV |
|---|---|
| Serving Size 518g | |
| Recipe makes 4 servings | |
| Calories 605 | |
| Calories from Fat 299 | 49% |
| Total Fat 33.66g | 42% |
| Saturated Fat 13.15g | 53% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 114mg | 38% |
| Sodium 2362mg | 98% |
| Potassium 954mg | 27% |
| Total Carbs 51.31g | 14% |
| Dietary Fiber 6.0g | 20% |
| Sugars 15.67g | 10% |
| Protein 27.66g | 44% |
