Pasta with Stuffed MeatballsPasta with Stuffed Meatballs
Pasta with Stuffed Meatballs

Pasta with Stuffed Meatballs

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Pasta with Stuffed Meatballs
Prep Time15 Minutes
Servings4
Cook Time30 Minutes
Calories587
Ingredients
4 (¾-inch) cubes mozzarella cheese
2 Tbs olive oil
2 garlic cloves, crushed with press
1/2 small yellow onion, finely chopped
1 lb 85% lean ground beef
1 large egg
1/2 cup plain dried breadcrumbs
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
2 Tbs cold water
2 tsp chopped fresh oregano and/or parsley leaves
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp ground black pepper
Nonstick cooking spray
1/2 (16-ounce) package fettuccine, linguine or spaghetti
2 cups chunky marinara pasta sauce
Shaved Parmesan cheese for garnish (optional)
Fresh Basil, chopped for garnish (optional)
Directions

1. Place mozzarella cheese in freezer. Meanwhile, in large skillet, heat 1 tablespoon oil over medium heat; add garlic and onion and cook 5 minutes or until lightly browned, stirring occasionally; cool.

 

2. Place mozzarella cheese in freezer. Meanwhile, in large skillet, heat 1 tablespoon oil over medium heat; add garlic and onion and cook 5 minutes or until lightly browned, stirring occasionally; cool.

 

3. Preheat oven to 350°; spray rimmed baking pan with nonstick cooking spray. Heat large skillet over medium-high heat. Add remaining 1 tablespoon oil; gradually add meatballs to skillet. Cook 4 minutes or until all sides are browned; transfer to prepared pan. Bake meatballs 20 minutes or until internal temperature reaches 160°.

 

4. Meanwhile, heat large covered saucepot of salted water to boiling over high heat. Add pasta and cook as label directs; drain. In small saucepot, heat pasta sauce as label directs.

 

5. Serve pasta topped with meatballs and sauce; garnish with cheese and basil, if desired.

 

Nutritional Information

  • 28 g Fat
  • 10 g Saturated fat
  • 123 mg Cholesterol
  • 1468 mg Sodium
  • 48 g Carbohydrates
  • 7 g Fiber
  • 29 g Protein

15 minutes
Prep Time
30 minutes
Cook Time
4
Servings
587
Calories

Shop Ingredients

Makes 4 servings
4 (¾-inch) cubes mozzarella cheese
BelGioioso Fresh Mozzarella Cheese, 16 oz
BelGioioso Fresh Mozzarella Cheese, 16 oz
$15.99$1.00/oz
2 Tbs olive oil
Graza "Sizzle" Extra Virgin Cooking Olive Oil, 25.3 fl oz
Graza "Sizzle" Extra Virgin Cooking Olive Oil, 25.3 fl oz
$15.99$0.63/fl oz
2 garlic cloves, crushed with press
Christopher Ranch Gilroy's Finest Peeled Garlic, 6 oz
Christopher Ranch Gilroy's Finest Peeled Garlic, 6 oz
$5.99$1.00/oz
1/2 small yellow onion, finely chopped
Medium Yellow Onion
Medium Yellow Onion
$1.24 avg/ea$0.99/lb
1 lb 85% lean ground beef
Pre 85% Lean 15% Fat 100% Grass Fed & Finished Ground Beef, 16 oz
Pre 85% Lean 15% Fat 100% Grass Fed & Finished Ground Beef, 16 oz
On Sale! Limit 4
$8.49 was $10.99$0.53/oz
1 large egg
Nellie's Large Free Range Eggs, 12 count, 24 oz
Nellie's Large Free Range Eggs, 12 count, 24 oz
$7.49$0.62 each
1/2 cup plain dried breadcrumbs
4C Plain Bread Crumbs, 15 oz
4C Plain Bread Crumbs, 15 oz
On Sale! Limit 4
$3.09 was $3.49$0.21/oz
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
BelGioioso Parmesan Cheese
BelGioioso Parmesan Cheese
$14.99/lb$14.99/lb
2 Tbs cold water
Poland Spring 100% Natural Spring Water, 8 oz, 12 count
Poland Spring 100% Natural Spring Water, 8 oz, 12 count
$4.49$0.05/fl oz
2 tsp chopped fresh oregano and/or parsley leaves
Parsley Organically Grown - Curly, 1 each
Parsley Organically Grown - Curly, 1 each
$2.99
1 tsp salt
Morton Salt, Plain, 26 Ounce
Morton Salt, Plain, 26 Ounce
$2.99$0.12/oz
1/2 tsp ground black pepper
Coarse Ground Black Pepper  , 1.8 oz
Coarse Ground Black Pepper , 1.8 oz
$1.24 avg/ea$0.69/oz
Nonstick cooking spray
Spectrum Culinary Organic Olive Oil Non-Stick Cooking Spray, 5 oz
Spectrum Culinary Organic Olive Oil Non-Stick Cooking Spray, 5 oz
$12.29$2.46/oz
1/2 (16-ounce) package fettuccine, linguine or spaghetti
Not Available
2 cups chunky marinara pasta sauce
Patsy's Tomato Basil Pasta Sauce, 24 oz
Patsy's Tomato Basil Pasta Sauce, 24 oz
$10.99$0.46/oz
Shaved Parmesan cheese for garnish (optional)
BelGioioso Parmesan Cheese
BelGioioso Parmesan Cheese
$14.99/lb$14.99/lb
Fresh Basil, chopped for garnish (optional)
Goodness Gardens Farm Fresh Basil, 2 oz
Goodness Gardens Farm Fresh Basil, 2 oz
$3.99$2.00/oz

Nutritional Information

  • 28 g Fat
  • 10 g Saturated fat
  • 123 mg Cholesterol
  • 1468 mg Sodium
  • 48 g Carbohydrates
  • 7 g Fiber
  • 29 g Protein

Directions

1. Place mozzarella cheese in freezer. Meanwhile, in large skillet, heat 1 tablespoon oil over medium heat; add garlic and onion and cook 5 minutes or until lightly browned, stirring occasionally; cool.

 

2. Place mozzarella cheese in freezer. Meanwhile, in large skillet, heat 1 tablespoon oil over medium heat; add garlic and onion and cook 5 minutes or until lightly browned, stirring occasionally; cool.

 

3. Preheat oven to 350°; spray rimmed baking pan with nonstick cooking spray. Heat large skillet over medium-high heat. Add remaining 1 tablespoon oil; gradually add meatballs to skillet. Cook 4 minutes or until all sides are browned; transfer to prepared pan. Bake meatballs 20 minutes or until internal temperature reaches 160°.

 

4. Meanwhile, heat large covered saucepot of salted water to boiling over high heat. Add pasta and cook as label directs; drain. In small saucepot, heat pasta sauce as label directs.

 

5. Serve pasta topped with meatballs and sauce; garnish with cheese and basil, if desired.