Baked Rigatoni and Meatballs
This recipe makes 10 servings
Nutritional Info |
|
|---|---|
| Per each of 10 servings: about | - |
| cal | 418 |
| pro | 24 g |
| total fat | 18 g |
| sat. fat | 8 g |
| carb | 40 g |
| fibre | 4 g |
| chol | 69 mg |
| sodium | 842 mg |
| % RDI: | - |
| calcium | 31 |
| iron | 31 |
| vit A | 27 |
| vit C | 73 |
| folate | 45 |
The meatballs take a little time to prepare, but they boost this pasta dish to a deliciously flavourful meal.
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 carrot, finely chopped
- 1 celery stalk, finely chopped
- 3 cups sliced mushrooms
- 1 sweet red pepper or yellow pepper, chopped
- 1-1/2 tsp dried basil
- 1-1/2 tsp oregano
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp pepper
- 2 can tomatoes
- 2 tbsp tomato paste
- 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar
- 4 cups rigatoni pasta
- 2 cups shredded provolone cheese
- 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
- Meatballs:
- 1 egg
- 1/4 cup dry breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup grated onion
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 1/2 tsp dried oregano
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp pepper
- 1 lb lean ground pork
Preparation
Meanwhile, in Dutch oven, heat oil over medium-high heat; saut?nion, garlic, carrot, celery, mushrooms, red pepper, basil, oregano, salt and pepper until vegetables are softened, about 10 minutes. Push to side of pan.
Add tomatoes and tomato paste, coarsely mashing tomatoes and stirring to combine. Bring to boil; reduce heat and simmer for 20 minutes.
Add meatballs and balsamic vinegar; simmer until thickened, 5 minutes.
Meanwhile, in large saucepan of boiling salted water, cook pasta until tender but firm, about 8 minutes. Drain and add to sauce; toss to coat. Transfer to greased 12-cup (3 L) oval baking dish. (Make-ahead: Let cool for 30 minutes; refrigerate until cold. Cover and refrigerate for up to 24 hours. Add 10 minutes to baking time.)
Sprinkle with provolone and Parmesan cheeses. Bake in 375°F (190°C) oven for about 30 minutes or until bubbly.
Source : Canadian Living Magazine: November 2007









