Meatball Rigatoni Recipe
Rigatoni pasta with house-made meatballs and marinara sauce.
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Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
Method
Cooking Instructions
- 1
Prepare the Meatballs
In a large bowl, combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, eggs, minced garlic, Italian seasoning, salt, and black pepper. Mix until well combined.
- 2
Form the Meatballs
Shape the mixture into meatballs, about 1 inch in diameter. Place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- 3
Cook the Meatballs
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the meatballs and cook until browned on all sides, about 10 minutes.
- 4
Add Marinara Sauce
Pour the marinara sauce over the meatballs in the skillet, reduce the heat, and let simmer for 15 minutes until meatballs are cooked through.
- 5
Cook the Rigatoni
Meanwhile, cook rigatoni pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- 6
Combine and Serve
Combine the cooked rigatoni with the meatballs and marinara sauce. Stir gently to mix. Serve hot, garnished with fresh basil.
