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Zesty Bison Meatballs and Pasta
Bison Special
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Zesty Bison Meatballs and Pasta

with Ricotta, Garlic Bread and Fresh Salad

Difficulty: 2/3
Italian

Not your average pasta, this recipe ups the ante with savoury meatballs seasoned with a zesty garlic spice blend as well as creamy ricotta. A fresh side salad brings balance while herb and garlic toasties add crunch and the ultimate scarpetta for that saucy plate!

Allergens

Barley
Oats
Rye
Sulphites
Soy
Wheat
Milk
Sesame

Utensils

Baking Sheet
Large Pot
Measuring Spoons
Large Bowl
Small Bowl
Large Non-Stick Pan
Measuring Cups
Silicone Brush
Medium Bowl

Tags

Discovery
SEO
Dinners
Fair
Ingredients
Lean Ground Bison

Lean Ground Bison

250 g

Ricotta Cheese

Ricotta Cheese

100 g

Ciabatta Roll

Ciabatta Roll

1 unit(s)

Rigatoni

Rigatoni

170 g

Mini Cucumber

Mini Cucumber

132 g

Spring Mix

Spring Mix

56 g

Parsley

Parsley

7 g

Parmesan Cheese, shredded

Parmesan Cheese, shredded

0.25 cup

Crushed Tomatoes with Garlic and Onion

Crushed Tomatoes with Garlic and Onion

1 unit

Italian Breadcrumbs

Italian Breadcrumbs

2 tbsp

White Wine Vinegar

White Wine Vinegar

1 tbsp

Sugar

Sugar

0.5 tsp

Unsalted Butter

Unsalted Butter

2 tbsp

Salt

Salt

0.25 tsp

Zesty Garlic Blend

Zesty Garlic Blend

1 tbsp

Pepper

Pepper

0.25 tsp

Milk

Milk

1 tbsp

Oil

Oil

1.5 tbsp

Preparation
1
Cook pasta

Before starting, preheat the broiler to high. Wash and dry all produce. Add 10 cups hot water and 2 tsp salt to a large pot (use same for 4 ppl). Cover and bring to a boil over high heat.Add rigatoni to the boiling water. Cook uncovered, stirring occasionally, until tender, 10-12 min.Reserve 1/4 cup (1/2 cup) pasta water, then drain and return rigatoni to the same pot, off heat.

2
Prep

Meanwhile, thinly slice cucumbers.Finely chop parsley.Add vinegar, 1/4 tsp (1/2 tsp) sugar and 1 tbsp (2 tbsp) oil to a large bowl. Season with salt and pepper, then stir to mix. (NOTE: This is your dressing.)Melt 1 tbsp (2 tbsp) butter in the microwave in a small bowl. Add half the parsley and 1 tsp (2 tsp) Zesty Garlic Blend. Stir to mix. (NOTE: This is your herb butter.)Add ricotta, half the Parmesan and remaining parsley to a medium bowl. Season with salt and pepper. Stir to mix.

3
Form meatballs

Combine breadcrumbs and 1 tbsp (2 tbsp) milk in another large bowl.Add bison, remaining Parmesan and remaining Zesty Garlic Blend to the bowl. Season with salt and pepper. Mix to combine. Roll into 8 equal-sized balls(16 meatballs for 4 ppl).

4
Sear meatballs and start sauce

Heat a large non-stick pan over medium-high heat.When hot, add 1/2 tbsp (1 tbsp) oil, then meatballs. Cook, turning meatballs, until browned on most sides, 1-2 min per side. (Note: It's okay if meatballs don't cook all the way through in this step!)Reduce heat to medium. Add crushed tomatoes, 1 tbsp (2 tbsp) butter and 1/4 tsp (1/2 tsp) sugar. Season with salt and pepper, then stir to mix.

5
Finish meatballs and garlic bread

Bring sauce to a simmer, then cover with a lid. Cook, stirring occasionally, until sauce has thickened slightly and meatballs are cooked through, 4-6 min.**While sauce cooks, halve ciabatta and place cut-side up on an unlined baking sheet.Brush ciabatta with herb butter.Broil in the middle of the oven until golden brown, 1-2 min. (TIP: Keep your eye on ciabatta so they don't burn!)

6
Finish and serve

Add cooked pasta to pan with sauce and meatballs. Stir to coat. (TIP: For a lighter sauce consistency, add reserved pasta water, 1-2 tbsp at a time, if desired.)Add cucumber and spring mix to the bowl with dressing. Toss to coat.Divide salad, pasta and garlic bread between plates. Dollop ricotta mixture over pasta.

Nutrition per serving

1070

kcal

Calories

45

g

Fat

23

g

Saturated Fat

115

g

Carbohydrate

19

g

Sugar

10

g

Dietary Fiber

54

g

Protein

145

mg

Cholesterol

1910

mg

Sodium

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