STUFFED RIGATONI POPPERS RECIPE BY TASTY

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Stuffed Rigatoni Poppers Recipe by Tasty image

Here's what you need: salt, rigatoni, olive oil, ground beef, pepper, dried oregano, dried parsley, medium yellow onion, garlic, shredded mozzarella cheese, oil, all-purpose flour, large eggs, bread crumbs, fresh parsley, shredded parmesan cheese, marinara sauce

Provided by Alix Traeger

Categories     Appetizers

Yield 10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 17

2 teaspoons salt, divided
16 oz rigatoni, 1 box
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 lb ground beef
½ teaspoon pepper
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon dried parsley
½ medium yellow onion, diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
oil, for frying
1 cup all-purpose flour
2 large eggs, beaten
1 cup bread crumbs
fresh parsley, for serving
shredded parmesan cheese, for serving
marinara sauce, warm for serving

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of water to boil over high heat, season with a teaspoon of salt, then add the rigatoni.
  • Stir and cook until the pasta is al dente, about 5 minutes.
  • Drain the pasta and transfer to a large bowl. Add the olive oil and stir to coat. Set aside to cool.
  • In a large bowl, add the ground beef, remaining teaspoon of salt, the pepper, oregano, parsley, onion, garlic, and mozzarella. Stir until combined.
  • Spoon the beef mixture into a zip top bag, seal the bag, and cut the corner to create a small opening.
  • Pipe the beef mixture into one side of the rigatoni, then flip and pipe the other side to fill.
  • Place the filled rigatoni on a baking sheet and freeze for 30 minutes.
  • Heat the oil in a large pot until it reaches 350°F (180°C).
  • Place the flour, eggs, and bread crumbs into 3 separate medium bowls.
  • Take a rigatoni and roll it in the flour to coat, shake off any excess flour. Dip the rigatoni in the egg with a fork. Finally, roll the rigatoni in the bread crumbs until coated. Repeat with the remaining rigatoni.
  • Fry the rigatoni poppers 4 at a time until golden brown, about 4 minutes.
  • Drain on a wire rack or over paper towels.
  • Sprinkle with fresh parsley and Parmesan.
  • Serve with marinara sauce.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 517 calories, Carbohydrate 60 grams, Fat 17 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 27 grams, Sugar 3 grams

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