Meatball Rigatoni Alfredo Recipe

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Ingredients:

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1 egg, lightly beaten
3/4 cup seasoned bread crumbs
1/3 cup water
1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
4-1/2 tsp each minced fresh thyme , oregano and basil or 1-1/2 tsp each dried thyme, oregano and basil
1-1/2 tsp pepper
1/2 tsp salt
1-1/2 lb ground beef
1 tbsp canola oil
1 small onion, chopped
3 garlic cloves, minced
1/3 cup dry red wine or beef broth
1 can (28 oz) crushed tomatoes
1 tbsp minced fresh parsley
12 oz uncooked rigatoni or large tube pasta
alfredo topping:
1/4 cup butter, cubed
2 tbsp king arthur unbleached all-purpose flour
2 cups half-and-half cream
1 cup grated parmesan cheese, divided
1 tsp minced fresh thyme
1 tsp minced fresh oregano

Directions:

N a large bowl, combine the egg, bread crumbs, water, cheese and seasonings. Crumble beef over mixture and mix well. Shape into 1-1/2-in. balls. In a Dutch oven, brown meatballs in oil in batches; remove and keep warm.
Drain, reserving 1 tablespoon drippings. In the drippings, saute onion until tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Add wine; cook and stir for 3 minutes.
Return meatballs to the pan; stir in tomatoes and parsley. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 25-30 minutes or until meat is no longer pink.
Cook rigatoni according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, melt butter. Stir in flour until smooth; gradually add cream. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 1-2 minutes or until thickened. Remove from the heat. Stir in 3/4 cup Parmesan cheese.
Drain rigatoni; place in a large bowl. Add meatballs and sauce; stir to coat. Transfer to a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish.
Top with Alfredo sauce; sprinkle with thyme, oregano and remaining Parmesan cheese. Bake, uncovered, at 400° for 20-25 minutes or until bubbly. Yield: 6 servings.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	717.52 Kcal (3004 kJ)
Calories from fat	397.58 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	44.18g	68%
Cholesterol	168.42mg	56%
Sodium	1116.94mg	47%
Potassium	604.15mg	13%
Total Carbs	37.61g	13%
Sugars	2.58g	10%
Dietary Fiber	2.58g	10%
Protein	41.67g	83%
Vitamin C	5mg	8%
Vitamin A	0.1mg	3%
Iron	3.8mg	21%
Calcium	495.8mg	50%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	196.47 Kcal (823 kJ)
Calories from fat	108.86 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	12.1g	68%
Cholesterol	46.12mg	56%
Sodium	305.84mg	47%
Potassium	165.43mg	13%
Total Carbs	10.3g	13%
Sugars	0.71g	10%
Dietary Fiber	0.71g	10%
Protein	11.41g	83%
Vitamin C	1.4mg	8%
Iron	1mg	21%
Calcium	135.8mg	50%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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