Best Meatball And Broccoli Alfredo Recipes

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MEATBALL RIGATONI ALFREDO



Meatball Rigatoni Alfredo image

My kids love meatballs with rigatoni or spaghetti. The baked cheese sauce in this recipe just takes it over the top!-Jennifer Ross, Clinton, Ohio

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h35m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 22

1 large egg, lightly beaten
3/4 cup seasoned bread crumbs
1/3 cup water
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
4-1/2 teaspoons each minced fresh thyme, oregano and basil or 1-1/2 teaspoons each dried thyme, oregano and basil
1-1/2 teaspoons pepper
1/2 teaspoon salt
1-1/2 pounds ground beef
1 tablespoon canola oil
1 small onion, chopped
3 garlic cloves, minced
1/3 cup dry red wine or beef broth
1 can (28 ounces) crushed tomatoes
1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley
12 ounces uncooked rigatoni or large tube pasta
ALFREDO TOPPING:
1/4 cup butter, cubed
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 cups half-and-half cream
1 cup grated Parmesan cheese, divided
1 teaspoon minced fresh thyme or 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
1 teaspoon minced fresh oregano or 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine egg, bread crumbs, water, cheese and seasonings. Crumble beef over mixture and mix well. Shape into 1-1/2-in. balls. In a Dutch oven, brown meatballs in oil in batches; remove and keep warm. , Drain, reserving 1 tablespoon drippings. In drippings, saute onion until tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Add wine; cook and stir 3 minutes., Return meatballs to pan; stir in tomatoes and parsley. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer 25-30 minutes or until meat is no longer pink. , Meanwhile, preheat oven to 400°. Cook rigatoni according to package directions. , In a small saucepan, melt butter. Stir in flour until smooth; gradually add cream. Bring to a boil; cook and stir 1-2 minutes or until thickened. Remove from heat. Stir in 3/4 cup Parmesan cheese., Drain rigatoni; place in a large bowl. Add meatballs and sauce; stir to coat. Transfer to a greased 13x9-in. baking dish., Top with Alfredo sauce; sprinkle with thyme, oregano and remaining Parmesan cheese. Bake, uncovered, 20-25 minutes or until bubbly.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 849 calories, Fat 41g fat (20g saturated fat), Cholesterol 196mg cholesterol, Sodium 1027mg sodium, Carbohydrate 69g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 6g fiber), Protein 47g protein.

SWEDISH MEATBALLS ALFREDO



Swedish Meatballs Alfredo image

I'm a big fan of this potluck-perfect dish. It takes much less time than many other slow-cooker recipes. Plus, it's easy. I'm all for the easy! -Carole Bess White, Portland, Oregon

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 2h10m

Yield 10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 jars (15 ounces each) roasted garlic Alfredo sauce
2 cups heavy whipping cream
2 cups sour cream
3/4 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon dill weed
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1 package (32 ounces) frozen fully cooked Swedish meatballs, thawed
Paprika
Hot cooked egg noodles

Steps:

  • In a 5-qt. slow cooker, combine the first 7 ingredients. Stir in meatballs. Cook, covered, on low until meatballs are heated through, 2-3 hours., Sprinkle with paprika. Serve with noodles.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 766 calories, Fat 67g fat (38g saturated fat), Cholesterol 238mg cholesterol, Sodium 1357mg sodium, Carbohydrate 16g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 21g protein.

SHEET-PAN SAUSAGE MEATBALLS WITH TOMATOES AND BROCCOLI



Sheet-Pan Sausage Meatballs With Tomatoes and Broccoli image

Instead of making meatballs from scratch, this weeknight recipe calls for rolling bulk sausage into small meatballs that cook alongside broccoli, tomatoes and mushrooms. Sprinkling a layer of Parmesan over the entire pan during the second half of cooking allows it to melt and crisp simultaneously; a blanket of gooey cheese coats the roasted tomatoes, while the Parmesan that falls directly onto the sheet pan becomes crunchy and frico-like. Use the garlic bread that cooks alongside to scrape up any pan juices or to assemble French bread pizzas.

Provided by Yasmin Fahr

Categories     dinner, weekday, sausages, vegetables, main course

Time 40m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 pint grape or cherry tomatoes, halved
1 head broccoli florets or 2 bunches broccolini, trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces (about 4 cups)
1/2 pound cremini mushrooms, trimmed and sliced (about 3 cups)
1/4 cup olive oil, plus more as needed
1 1/2 teaspoons dried oregano
1 teaspoon red-pepper flakes
Kosher salt
3/4 pound bulk spicy or sweet Italian sausage (or fresh sausages removed from casing)
1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan, plus more for serving
1 loaf soft Italian bread, split lengthwise
3 to 5 small garlic cloves, grated or minced

Steps:

  • Heat the oven to 400 degrees with one rack in the lower third and one in the upper. On one sheet pan, combine the tomatoes, broccoli and mushrooms with 1/4 cup oil. Season with 1 teaspoon oregano, 1/2 teaspoon red-pepper flakes and salt to taste. Toss to combine, then arrange the tomatoes so they are cut-side up. Roll the sausage into 1-inch balls. (There should be about 30.) Distribute them around the vegetables. Sprinkle the entire sheet pan with 2 tablespoons Parmesan. Roast for 15 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, brush the cut sides of the bread with about 2 to 3 tablespoons of oil. Spread the grated garlic on the bread, then sprinkle with the remaining 1/2 teaspoon red-pepper flakes, 1/2 teaspoon oregano and salt to taste. Cut into 3- to 4-inch pieces. Grease another sheet pan with olive oil, then place the bread on the pan, cut-side up.
  • After 15 minutes, gently shake the pan to flip the meatballs. Sprinkle the entire pan with the remaining 1/4 cup Parmesan, concentrating your efforts on the tomatoes and the empty pan edges so that some Parmesan has room to crisp. Return the meatball sheet pan to the lowest rack and place the bread sheet pan on the higher rack. Roast until the bread is golden at the edges, the broccoli tips are crispy and the meatballs are cooked through, 7 to 10 minutes. (If the broccoli and meatballs need a little more time, remove the bread from the oven, cover loosely with foil and continue to roast the other sheet pan for 5 more minutes.)
  • Use a wooden spoon or spatula to scrape up any cheese that has stuck to the bottom of the pan. Serve everything with the garlic bread and more grated cheese.

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