MEATBALL MACARONI BAKE
The meatballs are surprisingly moist and flavorful for using only beef. I normally don't measure the seasonings so you may have to adjust, I also don't measure the breadcrumbs, 1/2 cup is about right but sometimes I adjust. I play around with this recipe and it always comes out good. Use a really good quality, chunky tomato sauce if you are using a jarred one.
Provided by SkinniFries
Categories Meat
Time 35m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Heat oven to 350.
- For the meatballs, mix first 7 ingredients in a large bowl thoroughly with your hands. Form into balls, I usually make rather large ones but the size is up to you, although the bigger ones come out more moist.
- Boil a large pot of well salted water and add pasta when boiling, cook to just almost al dente, then drain.
- Heat olive oil in a large, deep skillet over medium heat, add onion and garlic and cook untill soft. Do not stir too much, just give it a shake every couple minutes.
- Add meatballs to pan and turn up heat to med high and brown on all sides.
- Add spaghetti sauce to pan to cover meatballs. Add a little pasta water to thin out, if needed. turn heat back to medium or medium-low and simmer untill meatballs are mostly cooked through.
- Add pasta to a large casserole or baking dish, pour meatballs and sauce over pasta and mix slightly to make sure everything is mixed and coated with sauce. Keeping the meatballs down more on the bottom makes them come out more moist.
- Spinkle cheeses evenly over the top and bake for about 15 minutes, or untill cheese is melted and meatballs are done.
MELTING MEATBALL MACARONI
This recipe has all the elements of comfort food: beef and pork meatballs with an oozing cheesy filling, a rich tomato sauce and pasta
Provided by Cassie Best
Categories Dinner, Main course, Supper
Time 50m
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- Heat oven to 200C/180C fan/gas 6. Mix the pork and beef mince with the fennel seeds, chilli, 1 tsp oregano and some seasoning in a large bowl until combined. Divide and shape into 18 meatballs with a nugget or two of taleggio in the middle (save some for the top), then chill for 10 mins.
- Heat 1 tbsp oil in a large pan (use a flameproof casserole dish if you can - it'll save on washing up). Add the onion and a pinch of salt and sizzle until softened (about 8 mins). Stir in the garlic and cook for 1 min more, then add the tomato purée, wine, tomatoes, passata, bay leaves, sugar, the remaining oregano and lots of seasoning, then cover with a lid and simmer for 20 mins. Meanwhile, arrange the meatballs on a baking tray lined with foil, drizzle with the remaining oil and bake for 10 mins.
- Cook the pasta in a pan of boiling salted water according to packet instructions, then drain, reserving some water. If the pan isn't ovenproof, tip the sauce into a casserole dish. Stir the pasta into the sauce, along with the liquid from the meatballs and some pasta water if it needs thinning. Turn the grill to a medium-high setting.
- Nestle the meatballs into the pasta, so that they poke out the top. Scatter the remaining taleggio over the top and grill for 5-10 mins until the cheese and meatballs are golden. Serve with crusty bread, if you like.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 646 calories, Fat 24 grams fat, SaturatedFat 11 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 40 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 9 grams sugar, Fiber 5 grams fiber, Protein 36 grams protein, Sodium 1.8 milligram of sodium
MACARONI MEATBALLS
This recipe sounds strange, but is very tasty! Worth a try!
Provided by Gail Hagans
Categories Beef
Time 1h30m
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- 1. Mix hamburger, uncooked macaroni and onion salt. Make into 2" balls.
- 2. Mix tomato juice, brown sugar, white sugar, cinnamon, vinegar, pepper and salt. Bring to a boil. Drop in meatballs and cook uncovered for 1 hour.
CREAMY MACARONI & CHEESE WITH MINI MEATBALLS
Fun Macaroni & Cheese Fact: In 1993, Crayola named one of their crayon colors "macaroni and cheese."
Provided by Amy H.
Categories Pasta
Time 55m
Number Of Ingredients 20
Steps:
- 1. Line a baking sheet with parchment or aluminum foil. (If using aluminum foil, spray with a bit of cooking spray.)
- 2. In a large mixing bowl, mix together all meat ball ingredients. Shape into 3/4 inch to 1 inch meat balls. about half the size of an average frozen meatball. Place each meatball evenly on parchment lined pan. Allow plenty of time to make mini meat balls. This step is a bit time consuming.
- 3. Bake meatballs in a preheated 350 degree oven for 15-20 minutes.
- 4. Meanwhile, cook macaroni noodles according to package directions. Set aside and keep warm if needed.
- 5. In a deep skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add all purpose flour and mix thoroughly with the melted butter for 1 minute.
- 6. Pour milk into skillet and add cheese, salt & white pepper. Stir until thickened and bubbly about 10-15 minutes. Stir in pasta and cooked meatballs.
- 7. Plate and garnish with a bit of fresh chopped parsley and/or diced fresh tomato if desired.
MEATBALL PASTA BAKE (PASTA AL FORNO)
Make a comforting meatball pasta bake to feed the family. Inspired by Italian flavours and made with wholewheat pasta, it's a fabulous, filling meal
Provided by Good Food team
Categories Dinner, Main course, Pasta, Supper
Time 1h
Yield Serves 4-6
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Mix the grated onion, 1 crushed garlic clove, mince, breadcrumbs, milk, parmesan and parsley in a large bowl. Season well with salt and pepper. Mash the mixture together with your hands until combined. Mould the mix into small balls (about walnut-sized) with damp hands. There will be about 20 meatballs.
- Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a deep frying pan and fry the meatballs for 6-8 mins until golden brown all over. Fry in batches if you need to - they don't need to be cooked through, just browned on the outside. Set aside on a plate.
- Heat the remaining 1 tbsp olive oil in the pan and fry the chopped onion for 5 mins until softened. Add the remaining garlic, fry for another minute, then add the chopped tomatoes and simmer for 10 mins until thickened and the tomatoes have broken down. Season well with salt and pepper.
- Meanwhile, cook the pasta for 5 mins less than the pack instructions state, in boiling salted water. Heat the oven to 200C/180C fan/gas 6.
- Stir the meatballs into the tomato sauce, adding a splash of water if too thick, and bring to a simmer. Drain the pasta and tip into an ovenproof dish. Pour over the sauce and meatballs and mix well. Stir in most of the mozzarella, then scatter the remaining over the top. Bake for 15-20 mins until the cheese is golden and bubbling, and the top is slightly crisp.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 606 calories, Fat 28 grams fat, SaturatedFat 12 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 52 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 10 grams sugar, Fiber 8 grams fiber, Protein 33 grams protein, Sodium 0.7 milligram of sodium
MACARONI AND CHEESE CASSEROLE WITH MEATBALLS
White sauce mix is the base for homemade macaroni made even heartier with cooked meatballs.
Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Lunch
Time 55m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Heat oven to 350°F. Spray 8-inch square (2-quart) glass baking dish with cooking spray. Cut any large meatballs in half. Cook and drain pasta as directed on package.
- Meanwhile, in 2-quart saucepan, mix milk and sauce mix with wire whisk. Heat to boiling over medium heat, stirring constantly. Boil 1 minute, stirring constantly. Stir in cheeses until melted. Stir in pasta and meatballs. Spoon into baking dish. In small bowl, mix butter, bread crumbs and onions; sprinkle over top.
- Bake uncovered 30 to 35 minutes or until bubbly and top is golden brown.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 710, Carbohydrate 70 g, Cholesterol 125 mg, Fat 2, Fiber 4 g, Protein 40 g, SaturatedFat 16 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 1690 mg, Sugar 10 g, TransFat 1 g
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