ITALIAN SAUSAGE RICE BALLS WITH MARINARA SAUCE #RAGU

Italian Sausage Rice Balls With Marinara Sauce #Ragu image

Provided by Christine V.

Categories Sauces

Time 50m

Yield 20 rice balls, 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 cup brown rice, cooked
1 cup cooked italian sausage, finely diced
2 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 cup onion, finely chopped
3 cups sweet potatoes, diced
3 tablespoons tomato paste
2 teaspoons dried basil
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 tablespoon garlic, minced
1 cup whole wheat bread crumbs
1 egg, slightly beaten
1/2 cup feta cheese, finely crumbled
1 cup Ragú® Pasta Sauce
1/4 cup parmesan cheese, grated

Steps:

Sauté onion over medium heat with olive oil in a large sauce pan for 2 to 3 minutes.
Add sweet potatoes, tomato paste, garlic, basil and oregano. Cover and cook 15 to 20 minutes on low heat until sweet potatoes are tender. Stir occasionally.
Place mixture in a large mixing bowl to let cool. When cool, add sausage, ¾ cup of the breadcrumbs, cheese, rice, and egg. Mix very well with hands.
Preheat oven to 400 degrees F and lightly oil a baking sheet.
With hands, form into golf ball size pieces and coat them in the remaining breadcrumbs. Place rice balls on baking sheet.
Bake at 400 degrees F for 20 minutes.
Warm marinara sauce and drizzle over rice balls.
Garnish with grated parmesan cheese.