Italian Sausage Stuffed Meatball Orichiette
Felicia Maynard
14 days ago
This dish is a delicious combination of savory Italian sausage, tender meatballs, and al dente orichiette pasta. The flavors meld together perfectly to create a comforting and satisfying meal that will please the whole family.
Cooking Time
45 minutes
Serving Size
4 servings
Nutrition Per Serving
Cal
480
Protein
28g
Fat
22g
Sat Fat
8g
Carbs
42g
Chole
90mg
Fiber
3g
Sugar
5g
Sodium
780mg
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground Italian sausage
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
- 1 egg
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 lb orichiette pasta
- 1 jar marinara sauce
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F.
- In a large bowl, combine the ground Italian sausage, breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, parsley, egg, salt, and pepper. Mix until well combined.
- Form the mixture into small meatballs, then press a small indentation into each meatball and fill with a small piece of mozzarella cheese.
- Cook the orichiette pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- In a large baking dish, spread a layer of marinara sauce. Place the stuffed meatballs on top, then cover with the cooked orichiette pasta.
- Top with the remaining marinara sauce and sprinkle with the shredded mozzarella cheese.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Serve hot and enjoy!
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