Baked Rigatoni and Meatballs

90 minutes Prep: 70 minutes Cook: 20 minutes

529 calories per serving view nutrition facts

4 servings suggest servings

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Ingredients

2	tablespoons	olive oil
1	each	onion	chopped
2	each	garlic cloves	minced
3	cups	mushrooms	sliced
1	each	green bell pepper	chopped
1 1/2	teaspoons	basil	dried
1 1/2	teaspoons	sugar
1	teaspoon	oregano	dried
1	teaspoon	salt
3/4	teaspoon	black pepper
28	ounces	tomatoes, canned	chopped
2	tablespoons	tomato paste
3 1/2	cups	pasta, rigatoni
1 1/3	cups	mozzarella cheese	shredded
1/4	cup	parmesan, parmigiano-reggiano cheese, grated	freshly grated

Meatballs
1	each	egg
1/3	cup	onions	finely chopped
1/4	cup	bread crumbs
2	each	garlic cloves	minced
3	tablespoons	parmesan, parmigiano-reggiano cheese, grated	freshly grated
1	teaspoon	oregano	dried
3/4	teaspoon	salt
1/2	teaspoon	black pepper
1	pound	ground turkey	lean, or chicken or beef

Directions

Meatballs: In bowl, beat egg lightly; mix in onion, crumbs, garlic, Parmesan, oregano, salt and pepper. Mix 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 minutes or until browned on all sides. Transfer to paper towel-lined plate.

Add 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 minutes or until vegetables are softened. Stir in tomatoes and tomato paste; bring to boil. Add meatballs; reduce heat and simmer for 30 minutes or until slightly thickened.

Meanwhile, in large pot of boiling salted water, cook rigatoni for about 8 minutes or until pasta is tender but firm. Drain and return to pot; add tomato sauce, stirring to coat rigatoni.

Transfer to 11x7-inch baking dish or 8-cup shallow oven casserole. Sprinkle mozzarella (use part-skim mozzarella), then Parmesan evenly over top.

Bake in 400F 200C oven for about 20 minutes or until cheese is melted and top is golden.

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Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 503g

Amount per Serving

Calories 529 47% of calories from fat

	% Daily Value*
Total Fat 28.0g	43%
Saturated Fat 8.0g	40%
Trans Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 177mg	59%
Sodium 1744mg	73%
Total Carbohydrate 28.0g	9%
Dietary Fiber 5.0g	20%
Sugars 12.0g
Protein 44.0g	89%

Vitamin A	13%		Vitamin C	88%
Calcium	34%		Iron	34%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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