Baked Rigatoni & Meatballs Recipe - Recipezazz.com

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 yellow onion (chopped)
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 8 ounces sliced mushrooms (3 cups sliced)
• 1 green bell pepper (chopped)
• 1 1/2 teaspoons dried basil
• 1 1/2 teaspoons granulated sugar
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 3/4 teaspoon pepper
• 1 can (28 ounce) tomatoes (chopped)
• 2 tablespoons tomato paste
• 12 ounces dry rigatoni pasta (3 1/2 cups)
• 1 1/3 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
• 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese (freshly grated)
• *FOR MEATBALLS*
• 1 large egg
• 1/3 cup chopped yellow onion (finely chopped)
• 1/4 cup bread crumbs (dry)
• 3 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese (freshly grated)
• 3/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper
• 1 pound lean ground turkey (chicken or beef may be used)