Stuffed Deep Fried Rigatoni Recipes

MARCELLA'S STUFFED RIGATONI

Steps:

• In a large frying pan brown the ground beef.
• Drain the fat.
• Add the garlic, onions, and green pepper.
• Cook until veggies begin to soften (3 minutes).
• Add the oregano and ketchup and mix.
• Continue to cook on low for 10 minutes so all the flavors come together.
• Meanwhile cook the rigatoni noodles so the are half cooked.
• Once the meat mixture has cooled stuff the rigatoni noodles with the meat mixture and place into a 11X9 casserole dish making several layers.
• In a small sauce pan combine the mushroom soup and milk and heat and mix until smooth.
• Pour this over the stuffed noodles and cook in a 300 degree oven for 35-40 minutes.

DEEP-FRIED STUFFING

Steps:

• Combine flour, poultry seasoning, salt, and black pepper to taste in a shallow bowl. Beat eggs and milk together in a second shallow bowl until smooth. Mix bread crumbs, Parmesan cheese, and 1 teaspoon black pepper together in a third shallow bowl.
• Scoop stuffing, about 2 tablespoons per serving, and roll into a ball using your hands, forming about 12 balls. Dredge each ball through the flour mixture, shaking off any excess. Transfer each ball to the egg mixture and evenly coat. Roll each ball in the bread crumbs mixture until evenly coated. Set each stuffing ball on a plate and allow to sit for the coating to stick to the stuffing.
• Heat oil in a deep-fryer or large saucepan to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
• Carefully lower 4 to 5 stuffing balls into the hot oil and fry until golden brown on all sides, about 4 minutes; transfer to a paper towel-lined plate using a slotted spoon. Repeat with the remaining stuffing balls.

STUFFED RIGATONI POPPERS RECIPE BY TASTY

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of water to boil over high heat, season with a teaspoon of salt, then add the rigatoni.
• Stir and cook until the pasta is al dente, about 5 minutes.
• Drain the pasta and transfer to a large bowl. Add the olive oil and stir to coat. Set aside to cool.
• In a large bowl, add the ground beef, remaining teaspoon of salt, the pepper, oregano, parsley, onion, garlic, and mozzarella. Stir until combined.
• Spoon the beef mixture into a zip top bag, seal the bag, and cut the corner to create a small opening.
• Pipe the beef mixture into one side of the rigatoni, then flip and pipe the other side to fill.
• Place the filled rigatoni on a baking sheet and freeze for 30 minutes.
• Heat the oil in a large pot until it reaches 350°F (180°C).
• Place the flour, eggs, and bread crumbs into 3 separate medium bowls.
• Take a rigatoni and roll it in the flour to coat, shake off any excess flour. Dip the rigatoni in the egg with a fork. Finally, roll the rigatoni in the bread crumbs until coated. Repeat with the remaining rigatoni.
• Fry the rigatoni poppers 4 at a time until golden brown, about 4 minutes.
• Drain on a wire rack or over paper towels.
• Sprinkle with fresh parsley and Parmesan.
• Serve with marinara sauce.
• Enjoy!