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CONTADINA® BAKED MEATBALLS IN TOMATO HERB SAUCE



Contadina® Baked Meatballs in Tomato Herb Sauce image

Served on hot cooked pasta with Parmesan cheese, homemade baked meatballs in a rich tomato sauce make a delicious family-favorite dinner.

Provided by Contadina

Categories     Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips     Contadina®

Time 35m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 (6 ounce) can CONTADINA® Tomato Paste, divided
1 egg
2 teaspoons dried basil, divided
2 teaspoons dried oregano, divided
½ teaspoon onion powder
½ teaspoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon pepper
1 ½ cups fresh bread crumbs*
½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
½ cup golden raisins, coarsely chopped
1 ¼ pounds lean ground beef or ground turkey, 93% lean (not turkey breast)
2 (14.5 ounce) cans CONTADINA® Diced Tomatoes, undrained
1 teaspoon sugar
½ teaspoon salt
Cooked pasta

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with foil; coat with cooking spray.
  • Combine 1/2 can tomato paste, egg, 1 tsp. each basil and oregano, onion powder, garlic powder and pepper in a large bowl. Stir in bread crumbs, Parmesan and raisins.
  • Mix in turkey with hands or a large spoon until mixture is combined well. Shape into 16 meatballs, about 1 1/2-inches in diameter. Bake 20 minutes or until browned and cooked through (165 degrees F internal temperature).
  • Meanwhile, stir together remaining tomato paste, diced tomatoes, 1 tsp. each oregano and basil, sugar and salt in a large saucepan. Bring to a boil; reduce heat and simmer, uncovered, 10 minutes. Add baked meatballs to sauce and simmer 5 minutes for flavors to blend. Serve meatballs and sauce over pasta with Parmesan cheese, if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 695.8 calories, Carbohydrate 85.5 g, Cholesterol 107.8 mg, Fat 23.8 g, Fiber 6.6 g, Protein 34.4 g, SaturatedFat 9.6 g, Sodium 727.9 mg, Sugar 14.1 g

CLASSIC CONTADINA® SPAGHETTI SAUCE



Classic Contadina® Spaghetti Sauce image

This classic pasta sauce with lots of tomatoes and Italian sausage served on hot cooked pasta makes a quick, satisfying dinner any night of the week.

Provided by Contadina

Categories     Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips     Contadina®

Time 45m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 pound Italian sausage (casings removed), or extra lean ground beef
1 cup chopped onion
1 teaspoon minced garlic
1 (28 ounce) can CONTADINA® Crushed Tomatoes
1 (15 ounce) can CONTADINA® Tomato Sauce
1 cup chopped fresh mushrooms
½ teaspoon dried oregano
½ teaspoon dried basil
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon sugar
1 pound Cooked pasta

Steps:

  • Combine sausage, onion and garlic in a large skillet. Cook over medium-high heat 4 to 5 minutes or until sausage is no longer pink inside, stirring to break up sausage.
  • Stir in crushed tomatoes, tomato sauce, mushrooms, oregano, basil, salt, sugar.
  • Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low; cook, uncovered, 30 minutes. Serve over hot cooked pasta.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 605.2 calories, Carbohydrate 69.8 g, Cholesterol 57.5 mg, Fat 25.1 g, Fiber 7.2 g, Protein 23.9 g, SaturatedFat 8.7 g, Sodium 1401.3 mg, Sugar 7.2 g

CONTADINA® INSALATA MINESTRONE



Contadina® Insalata Minestrone image

The flavors and ingredients from the popular soup were cleverly translated to make this delicious pasta salad--voted as a finalist in the recent Contadina® recipe contest.

Provided by Contadina

Categories     Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips     Contadina®

Time 30m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 16

4 ounces dry rotini pasta
1 (14.5 ounce) can Contadina® Petite Diced Tomatoes, drained
1 (15 ounce) can white beans, rinsed and drained
¾ cup diced zucchini
¾ cup diced yellow bell pepper
¾ cup diced carrot
½ cup frozen peas, thawed
¼ cup chopped fresh basil
2 tablespoons finely diced red onion
¼ cup Grated Parmesan cheese
¼ cup olive oil
¼ cup red wine vinegar
2 tablespoons Contadina® Tomato Paste
1 tablespoon chopped fresh oregano
1 clove garlic, minced
Salt and black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain and rinse with cold water.
  • Combine pasta and remaining salad ingredients, except Parmesan cheese, in a large serving bowl.
  • Whisk together dressing ingredients in a small bowl. Pour over salad and mix well. Refrigerate at least 10 minutes for flavors to blend before serving. Serve with grated Parmesan cheese, if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 261.9 calories, Carbohydrate 33.6 g, Cholesterol 2.9 mg, Fat 10.7 g, Fiber 6 g, Protein 8.4 g, SaturatedFat 1.9 g, Sodium 363.7 mg, Sugar 3.5 g

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