Italian Meatball Pie

Health score
15%
Italian Meatball Pie
70 min.
6
492kcal

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Welcome to a delightful culinary adventure with our Italian Meatball Pie! This dish is a perfect fusion of comfort food and Italian flavors, making it an ideal choice for family dinners or gatherings with friends. Imagine a golden, crispy fettuccine crust enveloping a hearty filling of savory meatballs, vibrant bell peppers, and rich spaghetti sauce, all topped with a gooey layer of melted cheese. It’s a dish that not only satisfies your hunger but also warms your heart.

In just 70 minutes, you can create a meal that serves six, making it a fantastic option for feeding a crowd without spending all day in the kitchen. The combination of textures—from the tender meatballs to the creamy cheese and the satisfying crunch of the fettuccine crust—will have everyone coming back for seconds. Plus, it’s a great way to sneak in some veggies with the bell pepper, adding both color and nutrition to your plate.

Whether you’re a seasoned cook or a kitchen novice, this recipe is straightforward and fun to make. Gather your loved ones around the table and enjoy the delicious aroma that fills your home as this Italian Meatball Pie bakes to perfection. Get ready to impress your guests and create lasting memories with this scrumptious dish!

Ingredients

  • ounces fettuccine barilla refrigerated
  •  eggs 
  • tablespoon butter melted
  • ounces cheese shredded italian-style
  • 1.3 cups pasta sauce 
  • 16 ounces meatballs frozen italian-style thawed (32 meatballs)
  • medium bell pepper cut into thin strips
  • serving parsley fresh chopped

Equipment

  • bowl
  • oven
  • whisk
  • wooden spoon
  • aluminum foil
  • spatula

Directions

  1. Heat oven to 350°F. Spray pie plate, 9x1 1/4 inches, with cooking spray. Cook and drain fettuccine as directed on package.
  2. Beat egg and butter in large bowl with fork or wire whisk. Stir in fettuccine and 1 cup of the cheese. Spoon mixture into pie plate; press evenly on bottom and up side of pie plate using back of wooden spoon or rubber spatula.
  3. Toss spaghetti sauce, meatballs and bell pepper in large bowl. Spoon meatball mixture into fettuccine crust.
  4. Cover with aluminum foil and bake 45 minutes.
  5. Sprinkle with remaining 1/2 cup cheese.
  6. Bake uncovered about 5 minutes longer or until cheese is melted.
  7. Sprinkle with parsley.

Nutrition Facts

Calories492kcal
Protein21.89%
Fat49.61%
Carbs28.5%

Properties

Glycemic Index
30
Glycemic Load
14.02
Inflammation Score
-8
Nutrition Score
21.752608838289%

Flavonoids

Apigenin
1.44mg
Luteolin
0.13mg
Kaempferol
0.01mg
Myricetin
0.1mg
Quercetin
0.05mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:492.08kcal
24.6%
Fat:27.04g
41.6%
Saturated Fat:10.83g
67.7%
Carbohydrates:34.95g
11.65%
Net Carbohydrates:32.34g
11.76%
Sugar:3.77g
4.19%
Cholesterol:139.83mg
46.61%
Sodium:504.54mg
21.94%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:26.84g
53.68%
Selenium:59.5µg
85.01%
Vitamin B1:0.66mg
44.06%
Phosphorus:369.52mg
36.95%
Vitamin C:30.38mg
36.82%
Vitamin B6:0.51mg
25.64%
Vitamin A:1244.52IU
24.89%
Vitamin B3:4.92mg
24.58%
Zinc:3.57mg
23.81%
Manganese:0.46mg
22.98%
Vitamin B12:1.37µg
22.77%
Vitamin B2:0.38mg
22.42%
Calcium:182.89mg
18.29%
Potassium:550.51mg
15.73%
Magnesium:56.02mg
14%
Vitamin K:14.22µg
13.54%
Iron:2.34mg
13.02%
Vitamin B5:1.27mg
12.7%
Copper:0.23mg
11.59%
Fiber:2.61g
10.43%
Vitamin E:1.41mg
9.43%
Folate:36.3µg
9.07%
Vitamin D:0.39µg
2.58%