Italian Meatballs And Ravioli With Caramel Pear Crisp Food

SPAGHETTI & MEATBALLS

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350°F and set an oven rack in the middle position.
• In a large bowl, whisk together the egg, basil, parsley, oregano, salt, pepper, garlic and water. Add the meat, breadcrumbs and cheese and mix until just combined (your hands are the best tool). Do not overwork it.
• Roll the mixture into golf ball-sized meatballs and place on an ungreased baking sheet. Bake for about 10 minutes, then remove the baking sheet from oven and use a metal spatula to turn the meatballs (they will stick a bit but should release easily when you scrape under them with the spatula). Put the meatballs back in the oven and cook for another 10 minutes, until they are nicely browned and almost cooked through.
• In the meantime, bring the marinara sauce to a simmer in a large skillet. Taste it and adjust the seasoning if necessary (I usually add a healthy pinch of sugar and some freshly ground black pepper). Transfer the browned meatballs to the marinara sauce, leaving the fat behind. Cover loosely with a lid or foil and simmer for about 10 minutes, until the flavors marry and the meatballs are cooked through. Keep warm until ready to toss with pasta.
• While the meatballs are cooking, bring a large pot of well-salted water to a boil. Add the spaghetti and cook until al dente. Drain, then toss with the sauce and meatballs (you may find it easier to toss everything together in the pasta pot rather than the skillet; it depends on the sizes of pans you are using.). Serve topped with fresh basil and more grated cheese.
• Freezer-Friendly Instructions: The cooked meatballs can be frozen, in their sauce, for up to 3 months. When ready to serve, defrost overnight in the refrigerator and reheat on the stovetop until the meatballs are hot in the center.

CROCK POT RAVIOLI MEATBALL CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Place your meatballs in the bottom of your slow cooker then cover with ravioli and pizza sauce.
• Top with mushrooms if desired.
• Top with cheese and cover with lid.
• Cook on high for 90 min to 2 hours.

APPLE CARAMEL CRISP

Steps:

• HEAT oven to 350 degrees F. Coat an 8 x 8-inch baking pan lightly with no-stick cooking spray.
• STIR apples with topping, cornstarch and cinnamon until apples are coated. Place in prepared baking pan.
• COMBINE flour, oats and brown sugar blend in medium bowl. Stir in oil until evenly moistened and large crumbs form. Sprinkle over apples.
• BAKE 35 to 40 minutes or until apples are tender and top is golden brown. Let stand about one hour before serving. Serve with whipped topping, if desired.

ITALIAN MEATBALLS AND RAVIOLI WITH CARAMEL PEAR CRISP

Steps:

• Italian Meatballs and Ravioli: 1.Bring water to boil for pasta. 2.Cut squash lengthwise into quarters, then cut into bite-size pieces. 3.Chop peppers and basil. 4.Preheat large, nonstick saute pan on medium 2-3 minutes. Place oil in pan, then add meatballs; cook 3-4 minutes or until browned on all sides. Add zucchini to meatballs; cook and stir 2-3 minutes or until zucchini is tender. 5.Cook pasta following package instructions. 6.Reduce heat on meatballs to medium-low. Add peppers, bruschetta, and stock to meatballs; simmer 7-8 minutes or until meatballs are 160°F. 7.Drain ravioli and add to meatballs; stir in basil and top with feta. Serve. Caramel Pear Crisp: 1.Preheat oven to 350°F; coat 9-inch square baking dish with 1 teaspoon butter. 2.Cut remaining 5 tablespoons butter into small pieces; place in medium bowl to soften. 3.Peel (optional), core, and chop pears into ½-inch chunks. 4.Cut caramels in half; place pears and caramels in baking dish. Add sugar and granola to butter; combine with fingertips until blended and crumbly. Sprinkle mixture over pears. 5.Bake 18-20 minutes or until pears have softened and crumb topping has browned. Serve warm.

ITALIAN MEATBALLS AND RAVIOLI WITH CARAMEL PEAR CRISP

Steps:

• Italian Meatballs and Ravioli:.
• Bring water to boil for pasta.
• Cut squash lengthwise into quarters, then cut into bite-size pieces.
• Chop peppers and basil.
• Preheat large, nonstick sauté pan on medium 2-3 minutes. Place oil in pan, then add meatballs; cook 3-4 minutes or until browned on all sides. Add zucchini to meatballs; cook and stir 2-3 minutes or until zucchini is tender.
• Cook pasta following package instructions.
• Reduce heat on meatballs to medium-low. Add peppers, bruschetta, and stock to meatballs; simmer 7-8 minutes or until meatballs are 160°F.
• Drain ravioli and add to meatballs; stir in basil and top with feta. Serve.
• Caramel Pear Crisp:.
• Preheat oven to 350°F; coat 9-inch square baking dish with 1 teaspoon butter.
• Cut remaining 5 tablespoons butter into small pieces; place in medium bowl to soften.
• Peel (optional), core, and chop pears into 1/2-inch chunks.
• Cut caramels in half; place pears and caramels in baking dish. Add sugar and granola to butter; combine with fingertips until blended and crumbly. Sprinkle mixture over pears.
• Bake 18-20 minutes or until pears have softened and crumb topping has browned. Serve warm.