RIGATONI AND MEATBALLS
Provided by Ree Drummond : Food Network
Categories main-dish
Time 2h15m
Yield 6 to 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 19
Steps:
- For the meatballs: Preheat the oven to 200 degrees F. Place the bread on a baking sheet. Bake until totally dry, about 30 minutes.
- Break the bread into chunks. Pulse in a food processor until the bread turns into crumbs. Throw in the meat into a large mixing bowl. Add the breadcrumbs, Parmesan, milk, parsley, garlic, eggs, salt and some pepper. Use clean hands to mix together until well combined.
- Use a scoop to retrieve a small amount of the meat mixture, and roll it in your hands to make meatballs (about 25). Place on a pan and put the pan in the freezer for 10 to 15 minutes, just to firm them up.
- Heat the olive oil in a heavy pot over medium-high heat. Working with 8 to 10 meatballs at a time, cook them until brown but not cooked all the way through, 2 to 3 minutes per batch. Remove from the pot to a plate while you make the sauce.
- For the sauce: Add the garlic and onions to the meatball pot. Stir and cook until the onion begins to soften, 1 to 2 minutes. Add the wine and cook for another minute. (Just omit this step if you're not using wine.) Add the crushed tomatoes, whole tomatoes, sugar, salt and pepper to taste.
- Stir the sauce to combine all the ingredients. Cover and reduce the heat to a simmer. Cook for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally. If sauce needs more liquid, just add in a little water. Then throw in the parsley, basil and the meat-a-balls! Stir gently, then cover and cook for 20 more minutes, stirring once or twice until the meatballs are cooked through.
- Heap the rigatoni on a large platter and pile the meatballs and sauce on the top. Sprinkle on some extra minced parsley and serve with extra grated Parmesan.
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Md Habib Munsi
[email protected]I made this recipe for my family last night and it was a huge success! The meatballs were moist and flavorful, and the sauce was rich and delicious. Everyone loved it!
taiyab miya
[email protected]This recipe is a winner! The meatballs were so tender and flavorful, and the sauce was rich and delicious. I will definitely be making this again.
Bonface Barazi
[email protected]I love this recipe! The meatballs are always so moist and flavorful, and the sauce is always perfect. I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit with my family and friends.
Gatete Frank
[email protected]This is the best rigatoni and meatballs recipe I've ever tried. The meatballs are so tender and juicy, and the sauce is so flavorful. I will definitely be making this again and again.
Asabe Kabir
[email protected]I've been making this recipe for years and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The meatballs are always moist and flavorful, and the sauce is always rich and delicious. I highly recommend this recipe.
Sadia Collection
[email protected]I made this dish for my family last night and it was a hit! Everyone loved the meatballs and the sauce. The recipe was easy to follow and the dish turned out great.
Ochendo Alex
[email protected]This recipe is a keeper! The meatballs were so tender and flavorful, and the sauce was rich and delicious. I will definitely be making this again.
Sherif Deen Daniel
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of cooking, but this recipe was so easy to follow that even I could make it. The meatballs were delicious and the sauce was perfect.
Capo hella cool
[email protected]This is the best rigatoni and meatballs recipe I've ever tried. The meatballs are so tender and juicy, and the sauce is so flavorful. I will definitely be making this again and again.
Jane Efer
[email protected]I made this recipe for my family last night and it was a huge success! The meatballs were moist and flavorful, and the sauce was rich and delicious. Everyone loved it!
Joe Collins
[email protected]This recipe is a winner! The meatballs were so tender and flavorful, and the sauce was rich and delicious. I will definitely be making this again.
Sweet Seconds
[email protected]I love this recipe! The meatballs are always so moist and flavorful, and the sauce is always perfect. I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit with my family and friends.
All Cea
[email protected]This is the best rigatoni and meatballs recipe I've ever tried. The meatballs are so tender and juicy, and the sauce is so flavorful. I will definitely be making this again and again.
Sikabder Ali
[email protected]I've been making this recipe for years and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The meatballs are always moist and flavorful, and the sauce is always rich and delicious. I highly recommend this recipe.
Boitumelo Khauoe
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of cooking, but this recipe was so easy to follow that even I could make it. The meatballs were delicious and the sauce was perfect.
Mr Badsha
[email protected]I made this dish for my family last night and it was a hit! Everyone loved the meatballs and the sauce. The recipe was easy to follow and the dish turned out great.
Monjil Hossain
[email protected]This rigatoni and meatballs recipe is a keeper! The meatballs were so tender and flavorful, and the sauce was rich and delicious. I will definitely be making this again.