Barilla^® Casarecce Pasta with Spicy Lamb Meatballs, Cannellini Beans and Escarole

Name: Barilla® Casarecce Pasta with Spicy Lamb Meatballs, Cannellini Beans and Escarole
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 6
Ingredients: 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

40 minutes

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Ingredients

6 servings

1Box Barilla^® Collezione Casarecce

2Cloves of garlic, gently pressed

1red hot finger pepper, sliced thin

4tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil

1Pound ground lamb

1Slice, white bread

1Egg yolk

½Cup , Romano cheese, divided

2Cups, cannellini beans

1Bunch escarole, boiled and roughly chopped

½Cup sun dried tomatoes, julienne

To TasteSalt 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.