Fettuccine Meatball Lasagne

Health score
14%
Fettuccine Meatball Lasagne
1500 min.
10
516kcal

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Indulge in the rich flavors of Fettuccine Meatball Lasagne—an innovative twist on traditional Italian cuisine that promises to delight your taste buds and satisfy your hunger. This hearty dish combines layers of tender egg fettuccine with succulent meatballs, creamy ricotta, and gooey mozzarella, all enveloped in a luscious homemade tomato sauce. Perfect for family gatherings or special occasions, it serves up to 10 people, making it an ideal choice for your next dinner party or holiday feast.

What sets this lasagne apart is its fusion of textures and flavors. The crispiness of golden-brown meatballs, paired with the softness of ricotta and the al dente pasta, creates a harmonious balance in every bite. Infused with fresh herbs and garlic, the sauce delivers an aromatic experience that adds depth to this comforting dish. Plus, the nutritional benefits—offering a satisfying calorie count of 516 kcal per serving—make it a guilt-free indulgence for your guests.

With a cooking time of 1500 minutes, this recipe is perfect for leisurely Sundays spent in the kitchen, allowing the enticing aromas to fill your home as it bakes. Get ready to impress your family and friends with this unforgettable culinary masterpiece that redefines lasagne, elevating it to gourmet status while staying true to its rustic roots.

Ingredients

  • 0.3 teaspoon pepper black
  • 1.5 cups breadcrumbs fresh french italian (from an or loaf)
  • 0.8 pound eggs dried
  • large eggs lightly beaten
  • 0.3 cup parsley fresh chopped
  • 0.5 pound mozzarella fresh chilled grated
  • pound ricotta cheese fresh (preferably )
  •  garlic clove minced
  • pound ground beef ()
  • tablespoons olive oil 
  • medium onion finely chopped
  • 0.5 teaspoon oregano dried crumbled
  • 0.5 cup pecorino cheese finely grated
  • 0.3 teaspoon salt 
  • tablespoon tomato paste 
  • 56 ounce canned tomatoes whole drained finely chopped canned
  •  bay leaves 
  • cup vegetable oil 
  • 0.3 cup milk whole

Equipment

  • bowl
  • frying pan
  • paper towels
  • oven
  • pot
  • baking pan
  • aluminum foil
  • slotted spoon
  • colander

Directions

  1. Heat oil in a 5- to 6-quart heavy pot over moderately high heat until hot but not smoking, then sauté onion, stirring occasionally, until golden, about 6 minutes.
  2. Add garlic and oregano and sauté, stirring, 1 minute.
  3. Add tomatoes with reserved juice, tomato paste, bay leaf, and salt and simmer, uncovered, stirring occasionally, until thickened, 30 to 35 minutes. Discard bay leaf.
  4. Stir together bread crumbs and milk in a large bowl and let stand 10 minutes.
  5. Add meat, garlic, cheese, egg, parsley, salt, and pepper and blend with your hands until just combined well (do not overmix). Form level 1/2-teaspoon portions into meatballs (you should have about 135).
  6. Heat oil in a 10-inch heavy skillet over moderate heat until hot but not smoking, then fry meatballs in 5 batches (do not crowd), turning occasionally, until browned well and cooked through, about 2 minutes per batch.
  7. Transfer as browned to paper towels using a slotted spoon.
  8. Stir together all filling ingredients until combined well.
  9. Put oven rack in middle position and preheat oven to 425°F.
  10. Cook pasta in a 6- to 8-quart pot of boiling salted water, uncovered, until al dente.
  11. Drain in a colander, then rinse under cold water and drain again.
  12. Spread 2 cups sauce in a 13- by 9-inch or other 3-quart glass or ceramic baking dish and arrange one third of fettuccine over sauce, then top with all of meatballs. Make another layer each of 2 cups sauce and one third of fettuccine, then spread with all of filling. Top with remaining fettuccine, then remaining sauce.
  13. Sprinkle evenly with mozzarella.
  14. Bake, loosely covered with foil, 10 minutes.
  15. Remove foil and bake until sauce is bubbling and cheese is golden, about 20 minutes more.
  16. Transfer to a rack and cool, about 20 minutes.
  17. • Sauce can be made 3 days ahead and cooled completely, uncovered, then chilled, covered.

Nutrition Facts

Calories516kcal
Protein21.9%
Fat60.77%
Carbs17.33%

Properties

Glycemic Index
29
Glycemic Load
1.11
Inflammation Score
-7
Nutrition Score
22.883043061132%

Flavonoids

Apigenin
3.25mg
Luteolin
0.06mg
Isorhamnetin
0.55mg
Kaempferol
0.11mg
Myricetin
0.28mg
Quercetin
3.04mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:516.42kcal
25.82%
Fat:35.01g
53.86%
Saturated Fat:13.93g
87.08%
Carbohydrates:22.46g
7.49%
Net Carbohydrates:19.77g
7.19%
Sugar:6.4g
7.11%
Cholesterol:224.58mg
74.86%
Sodium:747.08mg
32.48%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:28.39g
56.77%
Selenium:34.57µg
49.39%
Vitamin K:43.85µg
41.76%
Phosphorus:410.53mg
41.05%
Calcium:388.75mg
38.87%
Vitamin B12:2.15µg
35.76%
Vitamin B2:0.59mg
34.62%
Zinc:4.26mg
28.42%
Iron:4.44mg
24.67%
Vitamin B6:0.47mg
23.63%
Vitamin C:18.12mg
21.96%
Vitamin B3:4.33mg
21.63%
Vitamin B1:0.29mg
19.4%
Vitamin E:2.86mg
19.06%
Vitamin A:939.17IU
18.78%
Potassium:632.93mg
18.08%
Manganese:0.34mg
17.06%
Folate:63.77µg
15.94%
Magnesium:52.42mg
13.1%
Vitamin B5:1.31mg
13.1%
Copper:0.24mg
11.79%
Fiber:2.69g
10.76%
Vitamin D:1.12µg
7.48%
Source:Epicurious