Variation On A Classic Dish

Baked Pasta with Meatballs

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Health Score:
76 / 100
Difficulty:
easy
Difficulty
Preparation:
35 min.
Preparation
ready in 1 hr 15 min.
Ready in
Calories:
766
calories
Calories

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Nutritional values

The carotenoid lycopene from tomatoes can significantly reduce the risk of suffering a stroke. It also has an antioxidant effect and can protect against sunburn, for example. Meanwhile, garlic combats fungi and bacteria with the essential oil allicin. It also ensures a healthy intestinal flora and good digestion.

For the vegetarian version of this dish, the meatballs can be replaced by vegetarian meatballs. 

1 each contains
(Percentage of daily recommendation)
Calorie766 cal.(36 %)
Protein42 g(43 %)
Fat34 g(29 %)
Carbohydrates72 g(48 %)
Sugar added1 g(4 %)
Roughage6.7 g(22 %)
Vitamin A0.2 mg(25 %)
Vitamin D0.4 μg(2 %)
Vitamin E3.4 mg(28 %)
Vitamin K16.8 μg(28 %)
Vitamin B₁0.6 mg(60 %)
Vitamin B₂0.5 mg(45 %)
Niacin17.5 mg(146 %)
Vitamin B₆0.7 mg(50 %)
Folate92 μg(31 %)
Pantothenic acid1.5 mg(25 %)
Biotin15.3 μg(34 %)
Vitamin B₁₂4.8 μg(160 %)
Vitamin C28 mg(29 %)
Potassium1,033 mg(26 %)
Calcium88 mg(9 %)
Magnesium98 mg(33 %)
Iron4.7 mg(31 %)
Iodine14 μg(7 %)
Zinc6.7 mg(84 %)
Saturated fatty acids11.4 g
Uric acid222 mg
Cholesterol136 mg
Complete sugar7 g

Ingredients

for
4
For the meatballs
1 garlic clove
18 ozs mixed Ground meat (i.e. beef, pork, turkey)
1 large egg
3 Tbsps breadcrumbs
½ Tbsp dried oregano
lemon zest
salt
freshly ground peppers
2 Tbsps olive oil
For the tomato sauce
2 shallots
1 garlic clove
2 Tbsps olive oil
1 tsp Tomato paste
18 ozs crushed Tomatoes (canned)
salt
½ tsp sugar
freshly ground peppers
For the gratin
12 ozs Fusilli
1 handful Basil
3 ozs Mozzarella
How healthy are the main ingredients?
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Preparation steps

1.

Preheat the oven to 350°F.

2.

For the meatballs: peel garlic and squeeze through a garlic press. Mix well with ground meat, egg, breadcrumbs, oregano and lemon zest and season with salt and pepper. With wet hands, make walnut-sized meatballs. Heat oil in a pan and cook meatballs, few at a time, for about 5 minutes or until browned on all sides. 

3.

 For the tomato sauce: peel shallots and garlic and chop finely. Heat olive oil in a saucepan and saute shallots and garlic until translucent, add tomato paste, tomatoes and simmer for about 10 minutes on low heat. Season with salt, sugar and pepper.

4.

For the gratin: cook pasta in plenty of salted water until al dente. Drain well.

5.

Layer meatballs and pasta in a baking dish, sprinkle with half of the basil, and pour the sauce over.

Cut mozzarella into small cubes or grate and sprinkle over gratin. Bake in a preheated oven at 350°F for about 20 minutes. Remove from oven and garnish with basil. Serve. 

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