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    Baked Rigatoni with Mini Meatballs Recipe

    Published: Dec 9, 2016 ยท Updated: Oct 14, 2023 by Tammilee ยท This post may contain affiliate links

    Can you believe we are knee-deep into holiday planning and the whirlwind of November and December? It's crazy! Time is flying by this month, and I am doing everything I can to save a minute here and there, so I have more time to get all my holiday planning done. The fewer dishes I have to worry about the better! Today we are sharing an easy and delicious Baked Rigatoni with Mini Meatballs Recipe from the December issue of Martha Stewart Living thatโ€™s perfect for busy weeknights during the holiday season.

    Baked Rigatoni with mini meatballs above a bowl of pasta next to a fork

     

    Baked Rigatoni with Mini Meatballs Recipe

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    Baked Rigatoni with Mini Meatballs Recipe
    Great Pasta Recipes
    Baked Rigatoni with Mini Meatballs Recipe
    Ingredients
    Instructions
    Kitchen Tools
    Nutrition

    Hello YUM!!!

    The December issue of Martha Stewart Living is full of amazing holiday and time-saving ideas. One of the articles I really enjoyed is the Flavor-Packed Pasta article on page 94. The magazine highlights four pasta recipes that only take five ingredients! This is where I found this Baked Rigatoni with Mini Meatballs Recipe. There are four handy recipe cards inside the magazine you can pull out for easy dinner ideas.

    This Baked Rigatoni with Mini Meatballs Recipe was a cinch to whip up, and the house smelled amazing. John walked in the door and said: "I don't know what you are cooking, but I know I am going to love it from how good the house smells!"

    I used Barillaยฎ pasta which I always keep stocked in the pantry. Pasta is one of my go-to meals when we need a quick and easy dinner that everyone will love. Toss a few veggies, sauce and pasta together and we not only have dinner but the perfect leftovers for John to take to work. Plus pasta doesn't take too many dishes which is also a win-win!

    Also, I did a search online to see everything that is in the Whim by Martha Stewart Collection and found pink flamingo sheets. Which I know have nothing to do with Baked Rigatoni with Mini Meatballs Recipe but I need to have them in my life. Pretty sure they are going to magically appear on our doorstep and on our bed soon. How fun would it be to cuddle with pink flamingos every night?

    Ok, back to this killer pasta recipe and no more talk about cute pink flamingos...

    Baked Rigatoni with Mini Meatballs in a white bowl next to a fork

     

    Baked Rigatoni with Mini Meatballs Recipe

    Ingredients

    • Extra virgin olive oil
    • Spicy Italian sausage
    • Garlic
    • Whole peeled tomatoes - canned
    • Rigatoni
    • Mozarella

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    Baked Rigatoni with Mini Meatballs in a white bowl

    Baked Rigatoni with Mini Meatballs Recipe

    Delicious Baked Rigatoni with Mini Meatballs Recipe is a great easy comfort food recipe.
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    Prep Time: 10 minutes minutes
    Cook Time: 15 minutes minutes
    Total Time: 25 minutes minutes
    Servings: 6
    Calories: 516kcal
    Author: Tammilee Tips

    Ingredients

    • 1 Tablespoon Olive Oil
    • ยพ lb spicy Italian sausage casings removed, formed into ยพ inch meatballs
    • 4 cloves Garlic minced, about 5 tsp
    • 28 oz Whole peeled tomatoes with their juice pureed in a food processor
    • ยฝ lb Rigatoni
    • ยฝ lb Mozzarella ยฝ cut into small cubes, the rest thinly sliced

    Instructions

    • Preheat oven to 400 degrees
    • Heat oil in a straight-sided skillet over medium-high, add meatballs and cook, turning occasionally, until brown all over, about 8 minutes. Add garlic and cook, stirring for 45 seconds. Add in pureed tomatoes and bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 25 minutes
    • Cook pasta according to the directions on the box, drain and return to pot, toss with sauce and cubed mozzarella
    • Transfer to an 8-inch baking dish, cover with parchment-lined foil. Bake until bubbling about 15 minutes. Uncover and top with sliced cheese. Broil until cheese is melted and golden brown
    • Cool for 10 minutes and then serve

    Kitchen Tools

    • 8X8 Pan
    • Parchment Paper

    Nutrition

    Nutrition Facts
    Baked Rigatoni with Mini Meatballs Recipe
    Amount Per Serving
    Calories 516 Calories from Fat 261
    % Daily Value*
    Fat 29g45%
    Saturated Fat 12g75%
    Cholesterol 73mg24%
    Sodium 829mg36%
    Potassium 652mg19%
    Carbohydrates 40g13%
    Fiber 4g17%
    Sugar 7g8%
    Protein 24g48%
    Vitamin A 540IU11%
    Vitamin C 14mg17%
    Calcium 258mg26%
    Iron 3mg17%
    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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    Recipe originally shared on December 9, 2016. Updated October 2020

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