HOT ITALIAN SAUSAGE MEATBALLS WITH CAVATELLI #RAGU

Hot Italian Sausage Meatballs With Cavatelli #Ragu image

Provided by carolynblakmore

Categories Sauces

Time 1h20m

Yield 16 meatballs, 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 lb hot Italian sausage
1/2 cup dry Italian seasoned breadcrumbs
1/4 cup feta cheese
1 egg, beaten
3 tablespoons water
1 tablespoon dried parsley
1 tablespoon dried minced onion
1/4 cup Italian seasoned breadcrumbs, coat meatballs
1 (16 ounce) package frozen cavitelli pasta
1 tablespoon butter
1 (24 ounce) jar meat creations Ragú® Pasta Sauce
1 teaspoon Italian spices
1/2 teaspoon fennel seed
1 teaspoon dried basil
1 tablespoon honey

Steps:

Meatballs: In a bowl mix together, sausage, crumbs, cheese, egg, water, parsley, onion. Mix and form into balls, 1 1/2 inches. Coat in crumbs Yields 16 balls. Bake at 400 degrees for 25 - 35 minutes.
Pasta: Cook as directed on package. Drained and added 1 tablespoon of butter.
Sauce: In a large sauce pan, empty jar of sauce and add Italian seasoning, fennel seeds, dried basil, and honey. Bring to a simmer, stirring occasionally.
Add cavitelli and meatballs to sauce and simmer for 15-20 minutes until heated through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 658, Fat 26.7, SaturatedFat 10.1, Cholesterol 84.9, Sodium 1282, Carbohydrate 73.9, Fiber 3.5, Sugar 6.8, Protein 28.6