Provided by Ree Drummond : Food Network
Categories main-dish
Time 2h35m
Yield 6 to 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 23
Steps:
- For the meatballs: Add the ground beef, sausage, oats, Parmesan, parsley, dried oregano, milk, egg and some salt and pepper to a bowl and mix together well with your hands. Roll into approximately 48 meatballs (1 inch) and place on a baking sheet.
- To brown the meatballs, heat some olive oil in a heavy pot or large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the meatballs in 3 batches and cook, turning, until brown, 4 to 5 minutes per batch. Remove and drain on paper towels after each batch. Set the meatballs aside.
- For the sauce: In a separate skillet or pot, heat some olive oil. Add the garlic and onion and cook until translucent, a few minutes. Add the diced tomatoes, tomato paste, hot water, parsley, sugar and some salt and pepper. Next, add the meatballs and stir to combine. Cook over medium heat for 20 minutes. Stir in the basil, then set aside to cool.
- For the layering: Meanwhile, bring a large pot of water to a boil. Cook the pasta to al dente according to the package directions. Drain and set aside to cool.
- To assemble: Spoon some cooled sauce on the bottom of a 9-by-13-inch dish. Layer on half of the pasta, half the sauce and meatballs and then half the mozzarella cubes. Repeat the layers once more and top the dish with the grated Parmesan.
- If serving immediately, baked in a preheated oven at 350 degrees F until the cheese is golden and bubbly, 20 to 25 minutes. Let cool slightly and serve.
- If serving later, cover the assembled dish and refrigerate. When ready to serve, bake straight from the fridge in a preheated oven at 350 degrees F until the cheese is golden and bubbly, 40 to 45 minutes. Let cool slightly and serve.
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Feben Barta
[email protected]I would make this dish again, but I would use less chili powder.
Kingsley Duru
[email protected]This dish is a bit too spicy for my taste.
linda creech
[email protected]This dish is perfect for a party.
Josh Gipe
[email protected]This is a great recipe for a quick and easy weeknight meal.
Hasan Ahamed
[email protected]I'm not a fan of meatballs, but I loved this dish.
Magnus H√∏genni
[email protected]This dish is a keeper!
Brandon Jennison
[email protected]Will definitely make again.
Ashika Chandra
[email protected]A new family favorite!
Waqasali WaqasAli
[email protected]Easy to make and delicious!
Daniel Fawole
[email protected]This was a great recipe! I followed it exactly and the dish turned out perfectly. The meatballs were moist and flavorful, and the pasta was cooked perfectly. The sauce was also very tasty. I will definitely be making this dish again.
Carmen Lewis
[email protected]This dish was a bit too spicy for my taste, but I still enjoyed it. The meatballs were very flavorful and the pasta was cooked perfectly. I would make this dish again, but I would use less chili powder.
Abiola Olu
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of meatballs, but I really enjoyed this dish. The meatballs were moist and flavorful, and the pasta was cooked perfectly. The sauce was also very tasty.
Khan Maan
[email protected]This is a great recipe for a quick and easy weeknight meal. The meatballs are so easy to make and the pasta cooks in no time. I also love that this dish is so versatile. You can add different vegetables or cheeses to change up the flavor.
Julio Ekampala
[email protected]I made this dish for a party and it was a huge success! Everyone loved the meatballs and the pasta was perfectly cooked. I will definitely be making this dish again.
Faiz Gondal
[email protected]This mini meatball pasta bake was a hit with my family! The meatballs were tender and flavorful, and the pasta was cooked perfectly. The sauce was also delicious and had just the right amount of spice.