Barilla® Casarecce Pasta with Spicy Lamb Meatballs, Cannellini Beans and Escarole
Barilla® Casarecce Pasta with Spicy Lamb Meatballs, Cannellini Beans and Escarole
40 minutes total / Calories 901
- Classic Blue Box
- Dairy/Cream
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- Extra Virgin Olive Oil
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Lamb meatballs with Casarecce Pasta Recipe
Looking for a delicious lamb meatball recipe? Try this recipe for Barilla® Casarecce with Lamb Meatballs, Escarole and White Beans for a great Italian meal!
Collezione Cassarecce pasta is no longer available in the US. Barilla® Gemelli or Barilla® Penne can be substituted for Cassarecce pasta.
Spicy Pasta Recipes
Ingredients
Serves 6
| 1 | Box Barilla® Collezione Casarecce |
| 2 | Cloves of garlic, gently pressed |
| 1 | red hot finger pepper, sliced thin |
| 4 | Tablespoons extra virgin olive oil |
| 1 | Pound ground lamb |
| 1 | Slice, white bread |
| 1 | Egg yolk |
| ½ | Cup , Romano cheese, divided |
| 2 | Cups, cannellini beans |
| 1 | Bunch escarole, boiled and roughly chopped |
| ½ | Cup sun dried tomatoes, julienne |
| To Taste | salt and black pepper |
Disclaimer
Individuals with allergies or specific dietary concerns should verify that the ingredients they utilize for the recipes comply with their restrictions.
Method
Step 1
Pre-heat the oven to 425°F.
Step 2
In a small bowl soak the bread in water then squeeze out the excess.
Step 3
In a medium bowl mix the ground lamb, egg yolk, half the cheese, bread, salt, and pepper.
Step 4
Form ½ inch balls and bake in the oven until brown, approximately 10-15 minutes.
Step 5
Meanwhile, in a skillet sauté gently pressed garlic with olive oil until slightly yellow, add escarole and sauté over high heat.
Step 6
Stir in meatballs, sun dried tomatoes, beans (cooked per package directions) and 1 cup of their cooking water, and bring to simmer.
Step 7
Cook pasta according to directions, drain and toss with sauce.
Step 8
Finish with cheese before serving.