BAKED ZITI WITH SAUSAGE MEATBALLS AND SPINACH
Baked ziti is meant to feed a crowd, and this one surely does. "Cheater" meatballs made with uncased Italian sausage are strewn throughout the sauce for heft, and baby spinach lends a pop of color. Because ricotta has a tendency to dry out when baked, crème fraîche is added to ensure a more velvety texture, but sour cream thinned out with a little heavy cream works just as well. The whole dish can be assembled and baked ahead the day before. Bring it to room temperature before warming, then broil right before serving for crisp edges.
Provided by Colu Henry
Categories dinner, casseroles, pastas, main course
Time 1h45m
Yield 8 to 10 servings
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Using your hands, shape the sausage into about 35 (1-inch) meatballs.
- In a deep 12-inch skillet or a Dutch oven, heat the oil over medium. Working in two batches, fry the meatballs until golden all over, about 2 minutes per side, then transfer to a paper towel-lined sheet pan or platter. Cook the onion until softened, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan, 3 to 4 minutes. Add the garlic, oregano and red-pepper flakes, if using, and cook until the garlic is fragrant, about 2 minutes.
- Add the tomatoes and their juices to the skillet, gently crushing them. Stir in the meatballs, bring to a simmer and cook, 20 minutes. Gently fold in the spinach, tossing until it wilts. Season with salt and pepper.
- Meanwhile, heat the oven to 400 degrees. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil, add pasta and cook until 2 to 3 minutes short of al dente (it will finish cooking in the oven). Drain pasta.
- In a large bowl, combine the ricotta, crème fraîche and half the pecorino. Season with salt and pepper. Stir half the meatball sauce into the ricotta mixture. Add pasta and toss together to coat. Pour into a 9-by-13-inch baking dish that's at least 2 1/2 inches deep. Top with the remaining meatball sauce, the mozzarella and the remaining pecorino. Place uncovered baking dish on a sheet tray and bake until the cheese is melty and bubbly, 20 to 25 minutes.
- Turn heat to broil and cook until the cheese and pasta brown in spots, 1 to 2 minutes. (Don't walk away; the cheese can burn very quickly!) Remove from oven and let rest for 5 to 10 minutes before serving.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 567, UnsaturatedFat 11 grams, Carbohydrate 47 grams, Fat 28 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 32 grams, SaturatedFat 15 grams, Sodium 906 milligrams, Sugar 7 grams
MY MOM'S HOLIDAY SAUSAGE HOLIDAY BALLS
Provided by Food Network
Categories appetizer
Time 55m
Yield 6 to 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- For the applesauce: Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
- Peel the apples, then thinly slice around the core. Place in a microwave-safe bowl and cover with plastic wrap. Microwave until the apples are tender, about 5 minutes. Place in a blender with the butter and puree. Set aside.
- For the sausage balls: Grease a rimmed baking sheet with the oil. Combine the sausage, cheese, pancake mix, chives, a big pinch of salt and a few grinds of black pepper in a large bowl and mix well. Roll into 1 1/2-inch balls (about the size of a Ping-Pong ball). Place on the prepared baking sheet in an even layer, leaving 1 inch between balls. Bake until cooked through and browned, 20 to 25 minutes. Serve with the applesauce.
SPINACH SAUSAGE BALLS
Great savory appetizer that's a little different. My sister, Marilyn Milam of Kennett, MO gave me this recipe. Enjoy!
Provided by Melissa Spangler
Categories Vegetable
Time 30m
Yield 6-8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 325 degrees.
- Cook and drain chopped spinach. Squeeze spinach until dry with paper towel.
- Combine other ingredients and mix well.
- Shape into 1 inch balls.
- Place on ungreased baking sheet and bake in 325 degree oven for 15 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 254.6, Fat 17.5, SaturatedFat 9.6, Cholesterol 216.9, Sodium 460.8, Carbohydrate 5.8, Fiber 1.9, Sugar 2, Protein 19.3
HOLIDAY SPINACH & SAUSAGE MEATBALLS
Categories Pork Appetizer Bake Quick & Easy Backyard BBQ
Yield 50-56 Meatballs
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Cook and drain spinach(use no salt). Melt margarine and saute onion. Mix with rest of indgrediants and chill in bowl for 1 hr. Roll into 1" balls and place on ungreased cookie sheet. Bake at 350 degrees for 15-20 minutes. Serve on warming tray.
SPINACH MEATBALLS
This recipe provided by Texas Beef Council. It is lean and packed with iron. Baked, not fried and can be frozen.Update: 03/13/2010 Elainemae, a reviewer suggested we use infant's rice cereal instead of breadcrumbs and it serves a dual purpose - increase the iron content. Great idea! :)
Provided by Manami
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 1h25m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350°F.
- In a medium bowl, combine ground beef, spinach, egg, onion powder, garlic powder, bread crumbs, salt & pepper.
- Mix all ingredients well and form into small meatballs.
- Place meatballs on jelly roll pan and place into preheated oven; bake for 40-50 minutes (depending on size of meatballs).
- While meatballs are cooking, prepare pasta according to package directions, drain and keep warm.
- In a large skillet or sauce pan, pour jar of prepared spaghetti sauce.
- When meatballs are fully cooked, remove from oven and place in sauce.
- Simmer on medium heat 6-8 minutes.
- Serve meatballs and sauce over cooked pasta.
- Top with grated Parmesan cheese.
HOLIDAY MEATBALLS
These meatballs are always popular. They can be made a day ahead and reheated. I use currant jelly but they are usually made with grape jelly.
Provided by Kitchen Quarterback
Categories Meat
Time 6h15m
Yield 8-10 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- In a crock pot, combine the chili sauce, jelly, and mustard; cover and cook on HIGH while preparing meatballs.
- In a large bowl, combine beef, egg, bread crumbs, salt and pepper; mix thoroughly; shape into 30 mini meatballs.
- Place the meatballs on a baking sheet lightly coated with nonstick cooking spray.
- Bake at 400 for 15-20 minutes; drain well.
- Add the meatballs to the sauce, stir to coat.
- Cover and cook on LOW for 5 to 7 hours.
- Serve warm.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 284.7, Fat 6.6, SaturatedFat 2.5, Cholesterol 63.3, Sodium 921.2, Carbohydrate 41.5, Fiber 3.6, Sugar 27.1, Protein 13.9
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