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Active Time:20 minsTotal Time:1 hrServings:8
Active Time:20 mins
Active Time:
20 mins
Total Time:1 hr
Total Time:
1 hr
Servings:8
Servings:
8
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Cook Mode(Keep screen awake)Ingredients16ounceswhole-wheat fusilli pasta1(24 ounce) jarlower-sodium marinara sauce, divided1pound90%-lean ground beef½cuppanko breadcrumbs¼cupgrated sweet onion¼cupchopped fresh basil, plus more for garnish1large egg2teaspoonsItalian seasoning½teaspoonsalt½teaspooncrushed red pepper2cupsshredded low-moisture part-skim mozzarella cheese
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Ingredients
16ounceswhole-wheat fusilli pasta
1(24 ounce) jarlower-sodium marinara sauce, divided
1pound90%-lean ground beef
½cuppanko breadcrumbs
¼cupgrated sweet onion
¼cupchopped fresh basil, plus more for garnish
1large egg
2teaspoonsItalian seasoning
½teaspoonsalt
½teaspooncrushed red pepper
2cupsshredded low-moisture part-skim mozzarella cheese
Directions
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Combine ground beef, panko, onion, basil, egg, Italian seasoning, salt and crushed red pepper in a large bowl; gently mix with your hands (do not overmix). Form the mixture into 16 (about 1 1/2-inch) meatballs, nestling the meatballs into the pasta mixture as you work. Pour the remaining marinara sauce over the casserole and top with cheese.
Bake until a thermometer inserted into the meatballs registers at least 160°F and the cheese is lightly browned, 35 to 40 minutes. Garnish with basil, if desired.
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Frequently Asked QuestionsWhole-wheat pasta is made from the whole grain, so it increases the amount of fiber and nutrients in the pasta. There is some evidence that leans towardwhole grains decreasing inflammationwithin the body. And we know thatfiber itself has many health benefits, including lowering the risk of heart disease, diabetes and certain types of cancer, as well as helping to increase beneficial gut bacteria and keeping things moving through the gut and out of the body.The percentage on the package of ground beef implies the ratio of meat to fat. In 90% ground beef there is 90% meat and 10% fat. We use 90% ground beef in this recipe to prevent the casserole from swimming in unnecessary fat and to reduce the fat content of the recipe. If you wanted to reduce the fat content further, you could use 93% ground beef or ground turkey, which is also about 93% meat and 7% fat.Absolutely! We use whole-wheat fusilli for this recipe, but feel free to use whole-wheat rotini, mostaccioli, ziti, penne, gemelli or any other short pasta. Be sure to cook the pasta for 4 minutes less than the package directions.You can make your ownItalian seasoning blendwith dried herbs from your pantry, like oregano, basil, thyme, sage and rosemary. Store in an airtight jar for up to six months.Yes, the casserole can be baked ahead, cooled completely and refrigerated in an airtight container for up to three days.No, you don’t need to precook the meatballs. In this easy recipe, the meatballs are formed, nestled into the pasta mixture, then baked for 35 to 40 minutes until cooked through.
Frequently Asked Questions
Whole-wheat pasta is made from the whole grain, so it increases the amount of fiber and nutrients in the pasta. There is some evidence that leans towardwhole grains decreasing inflammationwithin the body. And we know thatfiber itself has many health benefits, including lowering the risk of heart disease, diabetes and certain types of cancer, as well as helping to increase beneficial gut bacteria and keeping things moving through the gut and out of the body.
The percentage on the package of ground beef implies the ratio of meat to fat. In 90% ground beef there is 90% meat and 10% fat. We use 90% ground beef in this recipe to prevent the casserole from swimming in unnecessary fat and to reduce the fat content of the recipe. If you wanted to reduce the fat content further, you could use 93% ground beef or ground turkey, which is also about 93% meat and 7% fat.
Absolutely! We use whole-wheat fusilli for this recipe, but feel free to use whole-wheat rotini, mostaccioli, ziti, penne, gemelli or any other short pasta. Be sure to cook the pasta for 4 minutes less than the package directions.
You can make your ownItalian seasoning blendwith dried herbs from your pantry, like oregano, basil, thyme, sage and rosemary. Store in an airtight jar for up to six months.
Yes, the casserole can be baked ahead, cooled completely and refrigerated in an airtight container for up to three days.
No, you don’t need to precook the meatballs. In this easy recipe, the meatballs are formed, nestled into the pasta mixture, then baked for 35 to 40 minutes until cooked through.
Originally appeared: EatingWell.com, June 2022
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Nutrition Facts(per serving)465Calories17gFat53gCarbs29gProtein
Nutrition Facts(per serving)
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