Rigatoni With Mini Meatballs

May 10, 2023May 10, 20230 10

Rigatoni With Mini Meatballs - A Hearty Pasta Dish

by The Chefin Pasta

Prep

10 min

Cook

20 min

Ready In

30 min

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

	24 ounces tomato sauce
	1 teaspoon sugar
	1/2 teaspoon dried basil leaves
	1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
	1/4 teaspoon dried oregano leaves
	1 lb mini italian meatballs , cooked ( # 166485 )
	8 ounces uncooked rigatoni pasta
	4 ounces shredded mozzarella cheese

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

4-6

Calories

450

Sugar

Fat

22g

Rigatoni With Mini Meatballs is a classic Italian dish that is loved by many. The combination of rigatoni, tomato sauce, and mini meatballs is a match made in heaven. This dish is perfect for a chilly evening or a family dinner as it is simple and filling.

Instructions

1.	Cook rigatoni according to package instructions.
2.	In a separate pot, heat tomato sauce, sugar, basil leaves, garlic powder, and oregano leaves.
3.	Place cooked mini italian meatballs into the tomato sauce and continue to heat on medium for 5 minutes.
4.	Drain rigatoni and add it to the pot with the meatballs and tomato sauce.
5.	Mix well and top with shredded mozzarella cheese before serving.

PROS

Rigatoni With Mini Meatballs is a hearty and delicious pasta dish.

The mini meatballs are the perfect size and go great with the rigatoni.

This dish is easy to make and is great for feeding a crowd.

CONS

This dish can be high in calories and fat if you use too many meatballs or cheese.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

This dish has some health benefits as it is a good source of protein.
The tomato sauce provides lycopene, an antioxidant that may help reduce the risk of certain diseases.